Ardis M. Niemann Noonan

Ardis Niemann Noonan, 88, loving wife, sister and aunt, loyal friend and inspirational educator, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020.

Ardis was born in Ogilvie, MN to William and Nettie Niemann, the second of four children.  She studied Art Education and English at Hamline University and received her Master’s Degree from the University of Minnesota.  Her teaching career included positions in the Hutchinson, Minneapolis and Robbinsdale, MN school systems.

Ardis married James Noonan and they resided at Lake Owasso and Summit Avenue in St. Paul, MN. She was involved in the arts and community in the Summit and Ramsey Hill neighborhoods, serving on library committees and housing and meals programs.  Ardis also held leadership roles in the American Association of University Women, Minneapolis Branch, including president from 2000-2002.  Ardis and Jim moved to Tucson, AZ and she enjoyed writing with the Poetry Club and teaching with OLLI (Older Life-Long Learners) at the University of Arizona.  She was a talented artist and pianist and shared her gifts and encouragement with others.  She was a passionate advocate supporting the arts and artists which led to many enduring friendships and travel experiences.

Ardis is preceded in death by her parents William and Nettie Niemann, husband Jim, brother Wendell, brother-in-law Charles Peterson and niece Tami Westberg.  She is survived by her sister Juanita Peterson, brother Jerrold (Rae) Niemann, aunt Mary Brockert, niece Susan (Wesley) Bolch, nephews Karl, Jay and Chad Niemann and Mark (Darci) Niemann and their families, the Noonan step children James (Margaret), Christopher (Elise), Mary (Bill), Anne (David) and Catherine (Ed) and their families as well as extended family and many friends.

PLEASE NOTE: ARDIS' MEMORIAL SERVICE HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WILL BE RE-SCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.  INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE

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