Terrence Armstrong Noonan
September 11, 1937 - May 22, 2010
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Terrence Armstrong Noonan
September 11, 1937 - May 22, 2010
Obituary
Noonan, Terrence, 72, passed away on Saturday, May 22. He was born on September 11, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Miami University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He later attended Case Western Reserve University and earned an EMBA. He worked for 40 years in the automotive and plastics industry, with his career culminating as the President and CEO of Furon Corporation. The company was sold in 1999 and he turned his focus to service. He was deeply involved with Mission Hospital, the Orange County YMCA, the Ocean Institute, and California Lutheran University. He had many passions: sports cars, scuba diving, photography, marathon running. He was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn and his sons, Thomas and Michael. He has five grandchildren: Armstrong, Carr, Caroline, Katherine, and Ally.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 28 at 11 am at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Dana Point. Memorials may be given to Mission Hospital and/or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
15 responses to Terrence Armstrong Noonan
Bonnie and Jim Moore says:
May 26, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you , Carolyn, Tom and Mike and your family. We know that the Lord will give you comfort and guidance. May all the wonderful memories that you have of your husband and father be in your heart forever. God bless you. We will hold fast the fun and special Christmas’s we shared together at our home, and when I was young at your home in Hudson , Ohio,
Charles Boyle says:
May 26, 2010
I worked with and for Terry for about 10 years at Furon. He was a principled person and fair to all. I enjoyed those years and his mentoring.
We will remember Terry in our paryers
Donna J. Zabell says:
May 26, 2010
Dear Noonan Family,
It is hard to find the right words to express my saddness in hearing of your loss. May the memories of the life you shared together help you through this difficult time. I extend my sincere sympathy. – donna zabell
Jimmy & Mallie Boland says:
May 26, 2010
From Cleveland to California, we loved hanging out with the Noonans. Terry was such a sweet man, and we will miss him so much!
John W. Rieck says:
May 26, 2010
Carolyn, Judy’s announcement came as a real shock. I knew that Terry had the lung problem but did not realize how bad it was. My love and sympathy to you at this most difficult time. Cousin John.