George Joseph Nolan, 73, passed away at his home on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born in Hartford, Conn., on Jan. 1, 1945. George married Dianne Hagelin on March 30, 1970, in Tolland, Conn.
He is survived by his wife; four children, Kelly, Kevin, Chris and Jack; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. We will miss him.
In 1971, George built a log cabin in the woods of Troy, Mont., using only a handsaw, also building all of their furniture by hand. He and his family lived there for seven years.
George was passionate about books, reading tens of thousands in his lifetime. He opened George Nolan Books, a rare and unusual bookstore in downtown Coeur d’Alene, which he ran for more than 20 years.
Birthday: January 1, 1945
Reposed: January 22, 2018
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