Beatrice Nolan

Beatrice Nolan
July 30, 1924 - January 11, 2021
Beatrice Nolan, at the age of 96, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, January 11, 2021 and is now in peace with so many loved ones in heaven.

Bea came from a family of 8 children, and loving parents. She met her husband Glen Nolan at the age of 21 and was married within 3 months. They worked side by side in life and business to establish an incredible legacy. They created several successful companies and businesses. She was known as "Big Red" in professional circles as a reflection of her tenacity and outstanding business sense. Glen and Bea always made time for a date night, loved dancing, and being with the horses. They were the great loves of each others lives. As would always say, they shared "58 wonderful years of marriage" when he passed.

She supported the operations of Colma Drayage Trucking Company all while raising the 8 children they had. She was able to spend close to the last 60 years of her life at their home in Pleasanton, California, Nolan Farms. Horse racing and days at the track brought her not only joy, but many dear friends.

As her children grew she became Grandma Bea, to 13 grandchildren and loved being with family hosting holidays at the ranch until the very end. She was GGBea to 15 great-grand children and loved everyone of them always having Chex-mix nearby.

Bea had a life full of adventure and spent the last 15 years making the most of every chance. Thousands of cards games and lunches out with friends and family. She was always up for trying something new, well into her 80's and 90's, which included dozens of helicopter rides all over the US, zip-lining, white water rafting, riding roller coasters at Disneyland, concerts and many trips to Vegas filled with late nights of laughter and cards. She loved a good a Margarita, but most of all she loved being able to love others.

Her legacy of generosity and kindness will leave a lasting impression on all those that knew her. She will be greatly missed, but we are thankful to know she is with Jesus and out of pain.