Obituary for Nolan J. West
Nolan J. West, of Doylestown, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his residence. He was 83.
Nolan was the loving husband and high school sweetheart of Donna West. The couple would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on September 17th.
Born and raised in Doylestown, Nolan graduated from Central Bucks High School and later served as a member of the National Guard. Nolan was employed as a Parts Manager for Holbert's Porsche Audi for 50 years prior to his retirement.
In his free time, Nolan enjoyed following and participating with the Holbert Racing team which led to his love for Sunday NASCAR viewing. Nolan was also an avid Central Bucks sports enthusiast. For more than 60 years he followed all CB sports from his time as a member of the wrestling and football teams in the mid 1950's. His greatest enjoyment in life came from spending time with his family. Nolan was actively involved with his children's activities including Boy/Girl Scouts, camping, swimming races at Fanny Chapman and canoes races down the Delaware River.
In addition to his wife, Donna, Nolan will be deeply missed by his children, Dennis West (Lori DeVine), Denise Barr (Ira A.), Deborah West; 4 grandchildren, Brady, Patrick, Lynann, Eric; his sister, Bonnie Finney, his half-brother, David Reynolds; and two half-sisters, Linda Strecker and Nancy Scott.
Nolan was preceded in death by his mother, Jennie Reynolds.
Nolan’s services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Nolan was the loving husband and high school sweetheart of Donna West. The couple would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on September 17th.
Born and raised in Doylestown, Nolan graduated from Central Bucks High School and later served as a member of the National Guard. Nolan was employed as a Parts Manager for Holbert's Porsche Audi for 50 years prior to his retirement.
In his free time, Nolan enjoyed following and participating with the Holbert Racing team which led to his love for Sunday NASCAR viewing. Nolan was also an avid Central Bucks sports enthusiast. For more than 60 years he followed all CB sports from his time as a member of the wrestling and football teams in the mid 1950's. His greatest enjoyment in life came from spending time with his family. Nolan was actively involved with his children's activities including Boy/Girl Scouts, camping, swimming races at Fanny Chapman and canoes races down the Delaware River.
In addition to his wife, Donna, Nolan will be deeply missed by his children, Dennis West (Lori DeVine), Denise Barr (Ira A.), Deborah West; 4 grandchildren, Brady, Patrick, Lynann, Eric; his sister, Bonnie Finney, his half-brother, David Reynolds; and two half-sisters, Linda Strecker and Nancy Scott.
Nolan was preceded in death by his mother, Jennie Reynolds.
Nolan’s services will be private at the convenience of the family.