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Walter Noah Obituary
Walter Noah (Walt), 90, passed away on July 26th. He was predeceased by his son, Steve Noah and daughter Susan Mindus. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kathleen Neuwald, his daughters Lizette Hurst and Diane Cox, stepdaughter Colleen Kroll and numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his lifelong best friend (85 years!) Charles Christian.
Walt was born in Missouri and moved with his family to Arcata, CA when he was 18. He and his dad worked in sawmills and a plywood mill. Walt attended Humboldt State University (while working full-time) and received B.A. and M.A. degrees as well as a teaching credential. He taught 16 years at Arcata High School (English, History, and Social Studies). He worked as Director of Special Education for the Humboldt County Office and the Mendocino County Office.
He enjoyed writing about his family stories/history, spending time with family, and a steady stream of labrador retrievers.
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Jeanne and Ed
November 11, 2022
To Walt´s family, my condolences. I worked with Walt for a number of years. He was a genuinely nice person with a wonderful sense of humor. May he Rest In Peace.
Kathleen Pelley
November 4, 2022
My best wishes to the family. Appears that he was a remarkable man. My paternal great grandmother was born in Iowa. Her maiden name was Noah with later married names of Hodges and Spear. She lived on Spear Avenue in Arcata when I was growing up. Interesting that they both ended up in Arcata.
jerry fisher
November 3, 2022
Rest in peace Mr. Noah
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