Nolan Ralph Stradling

Nolan Ralph Stradling was reunited in heaven with his wife Darlene Lisonbee Stradling on February 14, 2026.

Nolan was born in Mesa, Arizona on June 22, 1946. He was the third of 14 children born to Louis and Eleanor Stradling. He is survived by 12 siblings, Melvin, Shirley, Harold, Ronald, Marian, Ellen, Lester, Paul, Carolyn, Stanley, Janel, Lamar and proceeded in death by his parents and brother, Carl.

He grew up in Mesa, graduating from Mesa High School in 1964 before serving a 2 year mission in the Central Atlantic States LDS mission. He married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Lisonbee on November 18, 1967 and they were lucky enough to spend 56 wonderful years together before Darlene passed away in May 2023.

They are survived by their 6 children (and spouses) Jason (Tara), Todd (Lynda), Alicia, Jennifer (Derek Bihr), Melissa (Jamie McGrady) and Marin (Todd Brice), 12 grandchildren (and spouses) JL (Hannah), Seth, Alic (Catherine), Bryce (Paola), Chandler, Dylan, Ethan (Sierra), Braxton, Brielle, Carder, Grayson, Dresden and 7 great grandchildren, Bella, Holly, Alexander, William, Lilliana, Roman and Lillian.

Nolan worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker his whole life, working at Stradling’s Cabinetry in Mesa until he started his own woodworking business in 1982. Nolan loved to play softball, ride 4 wheelers and water ski. He took his family on trips to theme parks, the beach and road trips in their RV. He was a sports fan but loved baseball and all things ASU. He could build anything, fix anything and always had a smile for you. Nolan brought joy to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

Viewing in Mesa on Friday the 27th at Bunkers Family Funeral. Address: 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201

Funeral services will be held Saturday February 28th in Maricopa. Address: 37280 W Bowlin Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85138

Nolan will be laid to rest at the Mesa Cemetery. Address: 1212 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.