George Edward Nolan

George Nolan, 79, passed away Saturday October 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
George Edward Nolan was born on November 14, 1942 to LuVerne L. Nolan and Mary Leone Baird
Nolan. His father passed away when he was not yet one year old. He was raised in Britton, South Dakota, where his mother worked as a nurse to support the family. She was later remarried to Bill Hardina. He grew up with his three older sisters, Maryln, Linda, and Shirley. And two younger brothers, Vern and Jim. George graduated from Britton High School as class valedictorian. He attended one year at the College of Mines and Science in Rapid City, South Dakota. He then joined the Air Force where he served as a medic from 1961 to 1965. After his service in the Air Force, he finished his degree in Medical Technology and Organic Chemistry.
In 1970 he met the love of his life, Rosalie Memmott, while attending the 12th East Ward of the
University West Stake in Salt Lake City. They married in the Manti Temple on March 11, 1972. Dad and
Mom started their family while living in Kearns Utah. They moved to Taylorsville, Utah where they raised
their 5 children. They lived in Taylorsville for 44 years, where they still have many close friends. They recently moved to West Point, Utah to be closer to their children.
George spent most of his career in the fields of medical science. He worked as a Clinical Researcher at
the University of Minnesota and the University of Utah. He ran the nuclear medicine lab at the VA
hospital in Salt Lake. He was proud of the research that he did and had several of his research papers
published in Scientific Journals. He spent the bulk of his career as an administrator at Becton Dickinson, where he received industry recognition in Biomedical Quality Engineering.
Some of Dad’s greatest achievements were in the service he gave as a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings, from Bishop and Counselor in the Stake Presidency to Scout Master and Sunday School teacher. George and Rosalie also served the people of South Carolina as missionaries in the South Carolina, Columbia Mission. George was well-versed in scripture and doctrine. He left a lasting influence on the people he served in all his church callings.
In recent years he found great joy in delving into genealogy and family history. His family meant the
world to him.
George was preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings Shirly Schaible and Vern Nolan. He
is survived by his wife, Rosalie. And his children: Jay (Lawon) Nolan, Trent (Tanya) Nolan, Christopher
(Katie) Nolan, Mary (Mitch) Merrill, Britta (John) Hughes. He is also survived by his siblings Maryln (Leroy) Ehnes, Linda (Mike) O’Brian, Jim (Marilyn) Hardina. His brother in-laws Tom (Carolyn) Memmott and Randy (Mylene) Memmott. His many nieces and nephews. George is also survived by 8 grandsons and 8 granddaughters whom he loved very much.
A viewing will be held at the Taylorsville 15th Ward building (1457 west Atherton Dr. Taylorsville, Utah) on Sunday October 16th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM as well as on Monday October 17th from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM. The funeral will be held at 12:00 PM on October 17th. Interment will be in the Memorial Lakeview Mortuary and Cemetery 1640 Lakeview Dr. Bountiful, Utah.
Service Information
Viewing October 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Church of Jesus Christ 1457 W Atherton Drive





Viewing October 17, 2022 at 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Church of Jesus Christ 1457 W Atherton Drive





Funeral Service
October 17, 2022 at
Church of Jesus Christ 1457 W Atherton Drive