Kenneth Scott Noland

Kenneth Scott Noland, son of Kenneth E. and Patricia A. Noland, was born at Samuel Merritt Hospital in Oakland, California on October 30, 1963. He was raised in Oakland and Hanford, California. Kenneth passed away on December 27, 2012 in Redondo Beach, California.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hap and Fleda Noland, Charles and Alice Mikesh, his uncle, Gary Kirby, and his aunts, Marlene Rice, Kay Sagaser, and his cousins, James Noland and John King.

Kenneth is survived by his parents, Kenneth E. and Patricia A. Noland of Hanford, CA, his aunt, Jeralyn Kirby of Redondo Beach, CA, his aunts and uncles, David and Diane Noland of Hanford, CA, Paula and Doug Wright of Los Osos, CA, Sarah and Wayne Johnson of Oregon, Jim and Cheryl Noland of Oregon, Hattie May and Wayne King of Oregon and his cousins, Bobbie Patton of Oregon, Joe Perkins of Napa, CA, Leslie Pineo and Kathy Stoebling of Fresno, CA, Tim King of Oregon, Lynn Metzler of Lemoore, CA, Shelly and Eric Jakubowski of Hanford, CA, Kevin Lewis of Visalia, CA, Kelly Lewis of Los Osos, CA, Eric Johnson of Oregon, Bill Sagaser of Hanford, CA, Russell Noland of Fresno, CA and Jeff and Michelle Noland of Fresno, CA.

Kenneth graduated from Hanford Union High School in 1981. He attended COS, Fresno City and the University of California Fresno where he was on the Dean’s List.

In high school he was undefeated on the wrestling team and won the WYL Championship. He participated in baseball and football. He also helped form the Hanford High School Motocross Team. Kenneth was an avid desert dirt bike rider and competed in motocross racing, winning many championship trophies.

Kenneth was a dedicated Oakland Raider’s fan. He also enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, snowmobiling, jet skiing and golfing.

After college Kenneth went on to become General Manager of Motorcycle Shops in California, Hawaii, Colorado and Las Vegas, Nevada. He belonged to the American Motorcycle Association.

Kenneth loved the family dogs, Bailey and Kacey and his bearded dragons.

Kenneth was thoughtful, giving, had a positive personality and a great sense of humor. He was loved by everyone and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He will always remain in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to a charity of choice in Kenneth’s name.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at People’s Funeral Chapel; 501 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230 559-584-5591.