Nelson Noland Obituary

NELSON "RED" BERKELEY NOLAND
February 3, 1927 May 16, 2021
Nelson "Red" Berkeley Noland beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, February 3, 1927 the last of three children born to the late William Churchill and Mary Bleeker Noland.
Red attended St. Christopher's School and reported for duty, joining the US Navy on his 18th birthday. He received an Honorable Discharge after the WW2. He attended Princeton University and received a degree in International Relations. In pursuit of his life-long passion, automobiles, Red moved to Detroit, Michigan. In Detroit, he met his wife Eloise "Bunny" and being married for 67 years.
In 1974, The Nolands moved to Colorado Springs, after purchasing the Silver State Cadillac store in Motor City. Not satisfied with a single car brand dealership, he purchased the franchise rights to Land Rover, Jaguar, Saab, Indian Motorcycles, and INFINITI. The state-of-the-art Collision Center was built in 1998. Currently, the Red Noland Auto Group consists of Cadillac, Land Rover, Jaguar, INFINITI, Pre-Owned, and Collision Center. Red appreciated each and every one of the employees, keeping up with each birthday and family event.
Red enjoyed reading books on military history, automobiles, trains, and naval ships. He was an outdoorsman hiking many Colorado 14-ers and trails. Skiing was his favorite winter sport, and he was found on the slopes of Vail up to his 90th birthday.
Survivors include his cherished wife, Bunny; loving children, Tom Noland of Boulder, Colorado; Betsy (Stan) VanderWerf of Colorado Springs; and William of Leadville, Colorado; adored grandchildren Erik, Carolyn, James, and Matthew; and wonderful nieces, nephews, and friends.
Private funeral will take place in Virginia at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the Pikes Peak United Way or Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care.