James Nolan

July 27, 1946 - March 7, 2008
James Nolan

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James L. “Jim” Nolan died of a heart attack on Sunday, March 2, at his home in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He was the husband of Theresa Stepp Nolan, a native of Hendersonville and graduate of East Henderson High School.

Jim was born in Kansas City Missouri and obtained an M.A. in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. After working as the editor of the Daily Standard in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and then as a journalist for trade publications dedicated to the fresh produce industry, he was hired as domestic and international sales manager of fresh fruit for Ocean Spray Cranberries based in Middleboro, Massachusetts. Jim and Theresa were married on June 27, 1976 at St. John in the Wilderness Church here in Hendersonville.

He was 61 years old and is survived by Theresa and his mother, Helen Hutchens, from Kansas City, Missouri. Theresa is the daughter of Elizabeth Saunders Stepp and the late Leon Stepp, Sr. of Hendersonville.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum on Tracy Grove Road in Hendersonville. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Nemasket Orphaned Animal Haven in Raynham, MA, PO Box 233, Raynham Center, MA 02768, or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.


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Saturday, March 8, 2008
12:00 AM

Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • March 08, 2008
    Dennis E. Kihlstadius says:
    The "Produce Family" has lost a good man now that Jim Nolan has left us. May God accept him into heaven knowing Jim lived an honest and good life. Jim always let you know where he stood on an issue when he thought it was important for you to know. He was witness and part of many changes and evolutions in the produce industry. Hard work was no issue for Jim, he rolled up his sleeves and did what had to be done. I will always remember his stories of "produce adventures" The best one being on the Russian ship bringing in bananas when he worked for the Packer. Theresa, I am sorry that you have lost your partner here on earth. God wanted him and we never know why or understand why life happens as it does. I have and will continue to hold you and Jim in my (our family) prayers. May God's power and peace help you in this time of sorrow. MS Hellen Hutchens you raised a good son and a better man, You should be proud of Jim's strong ethics and personal attributes. He is a good man to honor today and his reputation and work ethic will be missed by the "Produce Family". May God Bless you in your time of remembering Jim. Respectfully, Dennis E.Kihlstadius

  • March 08, 2008
    NENON UJIKI says:
    Dear Theresa, I was shocked to read about Jim's death today. Unfortunately, it was too late for me to attend his service. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I enjoyed getting to know Jim better when I visited you our one Thanksgiving together at your home. I have such wonderful memories of that visit! I am so sorry now that we can never golf together since I was hoping you would retire here so that Jim might enjoy our golf courses. Much love to you. Nenon Ujiki