Obituary of Jean-Spindler Nolan

JEAN SPINDLER NOLAN Norfolk, Virginia - Jean Spindler Nolan, 80, passed away on February 24, 2014. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart of over 70 years, Richard James Nolan, Sr., her son, CAPT Richard James Nolan, Jr., (Ret.) and his wife Sydney, grandchildren Corey Brooks Nolan and Richard Robert Nolan. She is predeceased by her father, Louis August Spindler and brother Louis Frederick (Rick) Spindler. Jean was born in Woodbridge, New Jersey and grew up in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Her husband, Richard Sr., proposed while serving in the Marines during the Korean Conflict and they were married for 58 years. They moved to Point Pleasant in 1972 and spent recent years living both in Fort Pierce, Florida and Norfolk, Virginia. Jean was a Registered Nurse and earned her degree from the Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing at Perth Amboy General Hospital in 1955. In her spare time, she enjoyed boating, fishing, bible study and the company of her family, friends and grand-dogs Daisy and Duke. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, 40 Enterprise Parkway, Hampton, Virginia 23666, where devoted staff and scientific technology greatly enhanced and prolonged her quality of life. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.