Alois Ione Noll

July 27 1924 – March 10, 2011

James D. Noll, of Gig Harbor, Washington was born in Olympia, Washington on July 27, 1924 to Oscar E. Noll and Ruby T. Noll (Mason). He was raised in Shelton Washington where he met and married Alois Tindall on December 24, 1942. They moved to Yakima, Washington in July of 1945 where they resided for fifty years. Jim worked for Boise Cascade Lumber Co. for forty years, from 1946 to 1986, retiring to his home on Cayuse Lane in Moxee, Washington. Jim is survived by his wife , Alois, of 68 years, his son Roger Noll (Marlene), grandson Anthony, and granddaughter, Kali. He is also survived by his sisters Darlene Haueisen, Marybell Lewis, Linda Miles, and brother Elmer Noll (Janet), along with numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his brothers Bob and Bill Noll, his sisters Remona Filan, Earlene Davidson and daughter Sandra Noll.

Jim was raised along with four brothers and five sisters on what the family called an eighty acre stump ranch in Shelton, Washington. Milking the cow, gathering eggs and sloping the hogs were daily activities (chores). With that many kids, pranks were abundant , allowing Jim to develop and nurture a great sense of humor that he retained to the end.

Jim was a lead welder for Boise Cascade Lumber Co. at the time of his retirement. He also owned and operated along with his son, a lucrative tree toping business. He was a hunter and fishermen, but most off all he enjoyed camping , motorcycle riding and water skiing with his wife and children and of course anyone else that he could con into putting on the water skis . He had a good voice and along with his wife sang in the church choir, and had many duets and solos. He would sing parts and pieces of different songs at the drop of a hat. Jim loved a good joke and had many folksy sayings that would get everyone laughing. He will be dearly missed.

A Graveside service will be at Terrace Heights Memorial Park on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 300 p.m. Keith & Keith Funeral Home are entrusted with the arrangements.