Thomas "Tom" Noland

Thomas “Tom” Lee Noland, 64, Retired Plumbing Shop Manager and Navy Veteran, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside Service will follow at 3:00 pm at Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick, KS. Tom was born September 12, 1957 in Wichita, KS to Melvin and Elnyr (Mauth) Noland, who precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by 2 precious friends, Johnny O and John Campbell; and numerous pets, Mable, Lisa, Brett, Luke, Mister, Larry, Inky, Star, and Stinker. He is survived by his wife, Amy, who he absolutely adored. She was truly the love of his life. He is also survived by his siblings, Kathy Cowan, Marsha (Randy) Carlton, and James Noland; 3 nephews; 4 nieces; 4 great-nieces; 6 great-nephews. He will be greatly missed by his beloved dog, Matt, who filled his life with much joy. He left behind many precious friends who will miss him greatly. He loved cooking, gardening, bird watching, photography, hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd., Wichita, KS 67212; Beauties and Beasts, 136 S. Pattie St., Wichita, KS 67211. Checks in Tom's memory can be mailed directly to either organization.