Such fun being in several shows at ONSTAGE with the fabulous Dan Nolen. A great actor and friend. May he be resting now in eternal peace. 🕊️✝️

Dan, we only got to share thr stage with you a few times, but you will always be "Grandpa" to me.  See you when I get there. Save me a seat.

This is a picture from my high school scrapbook of my very first community theater production ever at the age of 17, which was when I met Dan. He was so kind and encouraging to me, and even had me over to his house to help me put my name on and print my very first headshots. About 14 years later we reconnected when we performed together again in a production of Oliver at Artisan. I will never forget the support and guidance Dan gave me as a young aspiring actress, nor the kindness and delight we shared at coming across one another through theater again 14 years later. He was such a talented actor and genuinely good person, and I will always be grateful for the role he played in my life!

I have not been to St Stephen since my mom and dad passed away but a handful of times but every time I was there your dad, the Carlson. Ms Geddie and Ms Pike would greet me and Jamie, my son. When I saw the news of his passing my heart was broken. Your father always had a nice word . He would greet me with that smile that just beemed. I knew i was home, i have never movedvmy membersip. Know that your husband and father will be missed down here but he will be greeted by my mom and dad. I am so sorry for your loss and St. Stephen's loss as well as everyone he had an influence on. I am so sorry but know I was with you online from Plano and he would have loved the service. Debbie Maness formally Cook. Wanda and Jerry Cook's daughter.

Dan not only hired me to dream job (working for IBM), he was also my first manager there. My most vivid memory was when my mother needed heart surgery and post operative care; I had only a couple vacation days. Dan allowed me to borrow several weeks vacation in order to stay and take care of her. I treasure that time because she passed away less than a year later., and it would never been possible without Dan's kindness and compassion.

Rest in peace, my friend, I will never forget you!

Jim

All of us at Pocket Sandwich Theatre loved Dan. You just couldn’t find a better performer or a nicer man.  We’ll miss him. 

It’s with my deepest condolences to hear about Dan’s passing. I worked for Dan a number years at IBM and without a doubt he was one of the best managers I ever had. 
Rest well my friend… Butch

When I had a major issue during Over the River and Through the Woods, Dan stepped in and was an immense help, saving the show while my actor recovered from a medical emergency.  It was just a fragment of the kindness and professionalism he displayed throughout his career, and I am forever grateful for the "save" he accomplished in this award-winning production.  Rest in power, Dan.  Your extended family is the DFW Theatre Community, and the loss of one of our members is a loss to us all.

I'm so sorry to hear this. Dan was a wonderful, faithful man with a huge heart. He served on the church's prayer team for many years, and I was honored to serve as his pastor for several of those. His generosity to his church & community was truly appreciated. I will remember him fondly, especially in his role as Ben Weatherstaff in Artisan's The Secret Garden. 

I’ll always remember Dan as kind and thoughtful, singing in the choir and helping everywhere in church. More than 30 years ago, Connie Nolan was the first church member to visit us as new members and from there Dan, Connie and family embraced us, as did all of SSUMC. My heart goes out to Connie and family during this sad time in life. I’m praying for peace for all. 

Love,
Kris Lewis

OBITUARY

Dan Edward Nolen Jr.

January 13, 1942 – December 7, 2022

Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home

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