Annette Marie

August 16, 1938 - March 6, 2010

Annette Nolan was born on August 16th 1938 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg to Jean-Pierre and Marie Mandres. Annette moved to the USA at the age of 18 to live with her sister Maggie in California. On a visit back to Luxembourg she met Airman 2nd Class Patrick D. Nolan of the USAF. Annette and Pat married in December 1960. They had two children Dorine and Shannon. Annette moved to Portland in 1973 to be closer to her in-laws and the girls paternal grandmother. After her divorce, Annette worked for the Thunderbird Motel and Restaurant as a banquet waitress for six years. Then in 1979 she began working for Nationwide Insurance Company. She worked there for 23 years then retired in 2001. Annette's sister Maggie Pomerantz preceded her in death. She is survived by her two children Dorine (Jim) Buse and Shannon (Craig) Carlson. She had four grandchildren Lisa Garcia (fiance Paul Diaz), Shannon (Cliff )Olson, Ian Buse, Shane Carlson, and three great grandchildren Kaleb Olson, Blake Olson and Lucas Diaz. We will miss Annette's wonderful sense of humor, larger than life personality and how she enriched each of our lives. PDF Printable Version