David graduated from Central Catholic High School and majored in Chinese History at University of Seattle. Later being the first male student at Marylhurst, he earned a Bachelors in Business, and Masters at University of Portland. David was a Facilities Manager, through-out his career he worked for the Park Rose School District, Portland Public Schools and Intel. After retiring, he enjoyed writing and wrote two books.
David was full of contagious curiosity, generous, kind, helpful and adventurous. He was a true renaissance man and loved restoring his 100 year old houses, after work he would come home to spend time with his family and work on the house. The arts were a passion of David’s, he delighted in playing the guitar and singing, enjoyed theater and plays.
On September 6, 1975, David married Felicia Tovar at St. Charles Church in Portland. He was a thoughtful family man, planner and volunteered extensively in the community. Religion was monumental in David's life, he was surrounded by many longtime friends in the clergy.
David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Felicia Tovar-Nollette; brother Dennis Nollette; children, Stewart, Trevor and Elyce; grandchildren, Katherine, Alexis, Isabelle and Charlotte.
