U.S. veteran of Vietnam (82nd Airborne)
Obituary: Daily Breeze [Torrance, CA], 5/22/2018
Just after graduating from North High in 1967, Noble was drafted and joined the ranks of the 82nd Airborne; while in Vietnam, he lost his legs, one arm and the vision in one eye. Noble was the perfect example of true American grit; with charisma and an enduring Positive Mental Attitude he overcame the largest of life's obstacles, raised 5 children, beat cancer and continued to be an inspiration for anyone lucky enough to find themselves in his presence.
He was always on the move and never met an obstacle he couldn't overcome; he hunted in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado and even ran his own skeet and trap range. When he wasn't raising kids or wrenching on a vehicle, Noble would knee board, scuba dive, ski, deep sea fish and many more vigorous activities. He drove everywhere and it didn't matter if it was a long-distance trip to Washington State, a quarter mile in his 1971 426 Hemi Cuda or over sand dunes in his hand built sand rail. He loved to go fast, play hard and never let his condition hold him back.
Noble also had more than the standard 15 minutes of fame. His unique condition combined with his physical shape and charisma landed him various Hollywood roles in movies like: The Blob, Big Trouble in Little China, Poltergeist II, and Nightmare on Elm Street 5.
Costa Rica always had a special place in Noble's heart; he was given the utmost respect, loved by all and admired for his kindness and generosity. Best of all, Noble got the pleasure of showing his children what REAL adventure was like.
Obituary: Daily Breeze [Torrance, CA], 5/22/2018
Just after graduating from North High in 1967, Noble was drafted and joined the ranks of the 82nd Airborne; while in Vietnam, he lost his legs, one arm and the vision in one eye. Noble was the perfect example of true American grit; with charisma and an enduring Positive Mental Attitude he overcame the largest of life's obstacles, raised 5 children, beat cancer and continued to be an inspiration for anyone lucky enough to find themselves in his presence.
He was always on the move and never met an obstacle he couldn't overcome; he hunted in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado and even ran his own skeet and trap range. When he wasn't raising kids or wrenching on a vehicle, Noble would knee board, scuba dive, ski, deep sea fish and many more vigorous activities. He drove everywhere and it didn't matter if it was a long-distance trip to Washington State, a quarter mile in his 1971 426 Hemi Cuda or over sand dunes in his hand built sand rail. He loved to go fast, play hard and never let his condition hold him back.
Noble also had more than the standard 15 minutes of fame. His unique condition combined with his physical shape and charisma landed him various Hollywood roles in movies like: The Blob, Big Trouble in Little China, Poltergeist II, and Nightmare on Elm Street 5.
Costa Rica always had a special place in Noble's heart; he was given the utmost respect, loved by all and admired for his kindness and generosity. Best of all, Noble got the pleasure of showing his children what REAL adventure was like.
U.S. veteran of Vietnam (82nd Airborne)
Obituary: Daily Breeze [Torrance, CA], 5/22/2018
Just after graduating from North High in 1967, Noble was drafted and joined the ranks of the 82nd Airborne; while in Vietnam, he lost his legs, one arm and the vision in one eye. Noble was the perfect example of true American grit; with charisma and an enduring Positive Mental Attitude he overcame the largest of life's obstacles, raised 5 children, beat cancer and continued to be an inspiration for anyone lucky enough to find themselves in his presence.
He was always on the move and never met an obstacle he couldn't overcome; he hunted in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado and even ran his own skeet and trap range. When he wasn't raising kids or wrenching on a vehicle, Noble would knee board, scuba dive, ski, deep sea fish and many more vigorous activities. He drove everywhere and it didn't matter if it was a long-distance trip to Washington State, a quarter mile in his 1971 426 Hemi Cuda or over sand dunes in his hand built sand rail. He loved to go fast, play hard and never let his condition hold him back.
Noble also had more than the standard 15 minutes of fame. His unique condition combined with his physical shape and charisma landed him various Hollywood roles in movies like: The Blob, Big Trouble in Little China, Poltergeist II, and Nightmare on Elm Street 5.
Costa Rica always had a special place in Noble's heart; he was given the utmost respect, loved by all and admired for his kindness and generosity. Best of all, Noble got the pleasure of showing his children what REAL adventure was like.
Obituary: Daily Breeze [Torrance, CA], 5/22/2018
Just after graduating from North High in 1967, Noble was drafted and joined the ranks of the 82nd Airborne; while in Vietnam, he lost his legs, one arm and the vision in one eye. Noble was the perfect example of true American grit; with charisma and an enduring Positive Mental Attitude he overcame the largest of life's obstacles, raised 5 children, beat cancer and continued to be an inspiration for anyone lucky enough to find themselves in his presence.
He was always on the move and never met an obstacle he couldn't overcome; he hunted in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado and even ran his own skeet and trap range. When he wasn't raising kids or wrenching on a vehicle, Noble would knee board, scuba dive, ski, deep sea fish and many more vigorous activities. He drove everywhere and it didn't matter if it was a long-distance trip to Washington State, a quarter mile in his 1971 426 Hemi Cuda or over sand dunes in his hand built sand rail. He loved to go fast, play hard and never let his condition hold him back.
Noble also had more than the standard 15 minutes of fame. His unique condition combined with his physical shape and charisma landed him various Hollywood roles in movies like: The Blob, Big Trouble in Little China, Poltergeist II, and Nightmare on Elm Street 5.
Costa Rica always had a special place in Noble's heart; he was given the utmost respect, loved by all and admired for his kindness and generosity. Best of all, Noble got the pleasure of showing his children what REAL adventure was like.
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