Michael Beck Noll

Michael Beck Noll died December 14, 2016 at his home in Castle Rock at the age of 76. His death, after a brief but horrendous illness, has come as a great shock for his friends and family. Mike loved his life, his family, his friends, and his dog.

Born February 19, 1940 in Lancaster, Ohio, Mike was on his own from the age of 17, after the death of his parents Harold S. and Gertrude Noll. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in architecture and started a small architectural firm in Castle Rock in 1971. He designed over 100 structures including commercial buildings and schools, but specialized in homes in Perry Park, Castle Pines, Roxborough Park, and throughout Douglas County. Mike was a talented designer who knew how to honor a client’s wishes and, at the same time, see things that would make their project much better. A modest man, he was understandably pleased by the fact that many of his clients became his best friends.

In addition to designing buildings, Mike also designed, built, and flew radio-controlled airplanes. His interest in model airplanes started back in the early 1950’s. He was revered by his fellow pilots as a master builder and as an excellent pilot. A founding member of the Crosswinds Flying Club, he always had time to help others learn to fly and do any task, big or small, to help the club.

Mike loved to play golf with his buddies at Perry Park. Gifted with a natural athletic swing, Mike loved the camaraderie, competition, and always wanted to play for a dollar Nassau. His goals were to have fun on the golf course and always be a gentleman. Mike lived in Perry Park when the development was just getting underway, served on the Board of Directors, and as president of the Perry Park Country Club Board in 1973.

Mike was an avid skier. Known as a graceful mogul skier, Mike also loved to ski powder runs through the trees and had dents in his helmet to show for it. His annual trek with friends to Wolf Creek was a highlight of his ski season. He and his friends no longer opened and closed the lifts at Mary Jane, but together they enjoyed the best of the Colorado high country winters.

Described as a kind heart, gentle soul, loyal friend, and true gentleman, Mike had an unusually dry sense of humor. He was a loyal husband to his wife Susan for 55 years, whom he married in college. Also surviving are his son Steven Michael Noll of Santa Cruz and his wife Jodee and their two sons Owen and Theo, and his daughter Amy Michael Noll Shish of Highlands Ranch and her daughter Gabrielle, whom Mike called Katie. He is survived by his sister Julie Noll Kessler of Lancaster, Ohio, six nieces and nephews, and five special “cousins-in-law.”

Mike’s beloved Portuguese Water Dog Kerry, also known as Doo Jazz, mourns Mike’s death along with all those who loved him. For memorial donations, in Mike’s name, please contact Defenders of Wildlife at 1-800-385-9712. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at Perry Park Country Club, Larkspur, CO, on Sunday, February 12, from noon to 3:00 PM.