Kenneth Eugene Nolen

Kenneth Eugene Nolen passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on December 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Earl Nolen and Nora (Torbeck), his brother Phillip, and his wife of 48 years, Judith (Brade). Ken is survived by his wife Carol (Willans), his sister Phyllis, and his children Christopher (Victoria), Amy, and Peter (Shannon).

Ken worked as a Tool and Die Designer, primarily at Precision Shooting Equipment in Tucson, Arizona. A lifelong believer in Christ, he would teach bible studies, ran the GriefShare program, and helped with church activities. He was active for years in the Scouting community where he was the Scoutmaster for Troop 241. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.

An inurnment ceremony will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church on January 10th at 3pm. A celebration of life ceremony is being planned for a later date at Church of the Apostles in Oro Valley.