Obituary: Frederick Willard Noel April 27, 1916 ~ Aug. 18, 2011

Grandpa Willard passed away suddenly at the Rangely Hospital on Aug. 18, 2011. He was 95.Willard Noel was born in Carona, Kans., to Fredrick and Luella Noel. His parents and all 12 of his siblings preceded him in death, as did his wife, son-in-law and one grandson. Willard left home at an early age and did farm work during the Great Depression years. He joined the United States Navy in 1937, and served for 10…