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1947
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2025
Kenneth "Ken" Nolan Obituary
Kenneth "Ken" Nolan, 77, died January 16, 2025 in Mesa, AZ. He was born to George and Edna Nolan September 21, 1947, in Yakima, WA, their third and youngest son. He was an eighth birthday birthday present for his brother, Ed. He is survived by his brother, Ed, of Tacoma, WA, sister-in-law Gail Nolan of Nile, WA, best friends Denny and Tami Boyd of Queen Creek, AZ, and many, many friends in Yakima and Olympia, WA, and Globe and Phoenix, AZ. He was predeceased by his parents and brother George. Ken was employed by WASDOT and finished his career at DNR. He had a lifelong passion for the discipline of Karate and achieved many advanced degrees. For several years he operated a dojo in Olympia. In recent years he was plagued by numerous illnesses, but he was a fighter to the end. Ken will live on in our hearts and memories. We are all richer for having known him.
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Jenn Maze
March 4, 2025
I would like to correct the fact that Ken retired from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Ken gave so much of himself to help others. I will always be grateful that we met and became lasting friends.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves memories no one can steal.
Steve Sherlock
February 21, 2025
I am deeply saddened and surprised to hear about the passing of Ken!
Anyone that knew Ken knows that he was a stand up guy! through and through...If he told you he was going to do something you absolutely knew that it was going to get done!
I already miss him so much and hope that he is resting in heaven and at peace.
Bless you my friend to the end!
Love ya!
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