Nolan Ware

Nolan Shamarye Ware His Journey Begins… Nolan Shamarye Ware entered this world to his proud parents, Fredrick Abram Jr. and Tonia N. Ware on April 20, 1993, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Nolan was the oldest and first son for his mother. Nolan was a "chocolate" and happy baby. Tonia met James White, III when Nolan was just a year old. This relationship blossomed and they later married. Joining this family from Jamie was children, Audric White, and Syterni Dickerson "Peanut". His father met and married Kiersta and they have four sons, Demotrius, Esaias, Keon, and MiAngelo. Tonia and Jamie enjoyed happy times together and were blessed with two daughters, Jamonie "Moo Moo" and their baby girl, Ty-Janae "TT." Nolan and his siblings were raised in a house full of love. Nolan enjoyed being the big brother and was a natural in this role. He also grew up surrounded by his cousins, Donell "Little Don" Dominique, Danaya "Missy", Indo, Indonesia "Bubbles", DeJayNay, Monica, Monique, Jovanni, Shawn, Little John, and Anthony. Indo shared an extra close bond with Nolan being born just a month earlier; they were inseparable as kids even into young adulthood. Nolan was the pride and joy of his family. Nolan as a young child was very inquisitive, wanting to know how things worked. Why certain pieces were put together. He liked tinkering with things. Coming from a tight knit family, everyone shared in raising Nolan. If he wasn't with his parents, he was at one of his aunts and grandparents houses. Nolan had a fascination for cars, and had lots of little, and big cars all around. He could tell you what each car was, how fast it went, he just loved cars. Being raised in the Christian faith, Nolan was 10 years old, when he was baptized on Easter Sunday in April of 2003, in Spottswood AME Zion Church, where his aunt attended. He was baptized alongside his sister, Moo Moo, TT, and baby cousin, Kofi. Early in life, Nolan learned the importance of family and being a part of a family. He enjoyed playing sports, including football, and basketball. He was always the first in the swimming pools at birthday parties, and was a really good swimmer. Nolan was very outgoing, a natural leader, and made friends easily. He enjoyed being the life of the party and the center of attention. He loved rap music including C-BO, and he was an excellent rapper. His favorite colors were blue and brown. His favorite foods included, hot wings, burritos, cereal, cheesecake, and strawberry ice cream. His nicknames were "Crazy 8", "8PEA'S", "Roland", "Casper", "Nolan Rolan", and "8 ball." Nolan attended, Mitchell Elementary, Morey Middle School, Manual High School, and the Emily Griffith Opportunity School. Growing into his teenage years, Nolan grew closer with his older cousins, hanging out, cracking on each other, watching TV, playing dice, chess, poker, going out on the town, just having a good time, and enjoying life. In his free time, he would hang out with his friends and fix his cars. Indo, Dominique, and Nolan were three peas in a pod. You could always find him under the hood or the trunk of his car, putting in or taking out a stereo. A mother and son bond is like no other and that is what Nolan and Tonia shared. She enjoyed being his momma, and he enjoyed being her son. Some may say she spoiled him, and yes; she did, he was the pride in her life, and the apple of her eye. They grew up together. She learned so much from him, and he from her. They meant the world to one another, and their love was obvious to all who saw them. She would often say, "That's my baby." Nolan enjoyed talking to his mom about everything, and getting her advice. He respected her opinion. She enjoyed the open relationship they shared, and felt blessed by it. Nolan did not want for anything; because Tonia made sure he had all he desired. No matter what Nolan and Tonia shared a tight and unbreakable bond. Nolan likewise shared a close relationship with his grandparents, Granny and Buddy Roe (the name given to his grandpa.) Nolan enjoyed the attention he got from his grandparents. His brother and sisters remember him, being a leader, a protector, a role model, a friend, someone who they could talk to about anything even their parents. Someone who understood and did not judge them. He was their adviser, and protector. He always looked out for them, he would wrestle with them. How silly, he could be at times. They knew that Nolan would never let anyone mess with them, because if they did they would have to answer to him. They loved him so very much. Nolan was blessed to share the love of two men, his father, Jamie and his father, Fred. Jamie will forever remember all the times he shared with Nolan, at football practice, games, and their daily interactions. Nolan also shared that bond with Fred; he loved both of his dads, and appreciated where he came from, whose seed he was. He enjoyed the fact that he looked just like Fred, and he valued their relationship. He was just as important to him. Fred remembers how intelligent his son was, how many lives he touched in his short life, how positive he was, and how he had an old soul. His cousins remember his smile, laugh, and his jokes. He always had something to say, no matter what. His aunts will always remember his playful nature, and how he would always ask them what they were doing. Nolan was a source of strength, of his family. He will be missed standing outside grandma's house. His asking us to cook something for him. He was so very smart, well beyond his 22 years. He knew what he wanted and he embraced his family. He was a good nephew, and will be missed. Nolan touched life's everywhere that he went, he was most recently employed by Labor Exchange and his co-workers remember him as being hard working and reliable. Nolan hit a rough patch in his young life; he experienced the shooting of his younger brother, Audric in 2009. He was saddened by this, and that he could not protect him and keep him safe. In 2011, he loss his beloved Grandma Oliver, Nolan and his Grandma had a bond, he would play with her and he enjoyed her stories of life when she was growing up. He was proud of all that she had seen, and been through in her life, and he affectionately called her "OG". Nolan encountered turbulent times, and in his typical fashion, he did not allow this to hold him back. He took the opportunity to improve himself, to refocus, and redirect his life and his future. He did not allow his time away from his loved ones to be in vain. He studied and received his GED, and other certifications. He was a positive role model to young and old. He had a giving spirit and shared his talents with others. He flourished during his time away, and the change in him was obvious in his letters, calls, and even visits. He was always upbeat, encouraging others that things would get better. He was determined to turn his situation into a positive; he knew that this experience would be a stepping stone into his future. He made many, many new friends with his outgoing personality while he was away. Nolan met the love of his life and his wife in 2010, Marcquia Collins. This relationship flourished, and Nolan embraced Mookie's daughter, Marneeya Triplett "Ne Ne" from a prior relationship as his own. NeNe remembers Nolan being funny, and nice to her. Nolan and Mookie were blessed with the birth of their first son, Nolan Jr. on August 15, 2012. Nolan enjoyed being a Dad and was determined to give his son a good life and all the love he could. Mookie remembers Nolan's cockiness, young smile, and his handsome face. She will always cherish the time she shared with Nolan, even if it was just being his chauffer, or simply sitting in his car so he could show her how hard his speakers beat( after taking them apart and putting them back together ten times). She will cherish the time that she and Nolan smashed Indo in basketball while she was 4 months pregnant. No matter what they did or were doing, Nolan brought her so much joy. He always told her, Marcquia, "I got you." She knows that will never change. He will forever be her heart, her soul, her Nolan. They loved each other and enjoyed their life together. Mookie went into preterm labor, and Nolan was by her side when they welcomed their baby girl, Shay'Marye Miracle Ware on April 17, 2015. Because of her premature state, and complications, Nolan was very concerned about her, and prayed that she would be okay. He was elated when he got to hold her tiny body for the first time. Nolan was excited for the future with his young family, preparing to take good care of them all. Nolan loved his family, all of his family and he showed it in his relationships with each person. He never allowed an opportunity to pass to not be near or with his family. In the last few months Nolan, shared more that life was precious and a blessing. On April 24, 2015, Nolan attended the viewing of his Uncle Muhammad, during that time, Nolan made sure that everyone was ok. He was by his Granny's side as she walked in to see his body. He comforted his children, and other family members. Nolan was at peace and was just full of life and love for all. His loving ways and compassion showed as he greeted people at the front door of the mortuary. His kindness and comforting words will be remembered by all that day. Nolan was a phenomenal person. We don't know if Nolan knew that his time was close. The morning of April 25th, Nolan again in his outgoing and loving personality playfully joked around while getting dressed for his Uncle Muhammad's funeral. He commented on how fly he looked and he did. He was just so joyful, and we all will remember that morning. He was sharing time with his family. Nolan is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Geralane and Latha Abram, Wille and Earthel Ware, Isaac and Celia Oliver his grandfather, Frederick Abram Sr.; his aunts, Reginna and Natasha Abram; his uncle, George Bailey; and great-uncle, Abdul Muhammad. Nolan left us behind, for just a little while on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Denver, Colorado. He was surrounded by his parents, sisters, brother, aunt and cousins. Our hearts are hurting and we don't understand, but we know God has the master plan. To have met and shared life with Nolan was a blessing and gift from above. He was one in a million. He will be forever missed. Those whose lives were tremendously touched and who will have everlasting memories include the love of his life, his wife, Marcquia; his children, Marneeya Triplett, Nolan Jr. and Shay'Marye Ware all of Denver, Colorado; his parents, James and Tonia White of Aurora, Colorado; his parents. Frederick and Kiersta Abram of Chicago, Illinois; his brothers, Audric White, of Aurora, Colorado, Demotruis Abram of Florida, Esaias Abram, Keon Delaney, MiAngelo Roberts of Chicago, Illinois; his sisters, Jamonie, and Ty-Janae White, and Syterni Dickerson all of Denver, Colorado. His grandparents Tryone and Lynette Ware of Denver; grandmothers, Bonnie Thomas of Denver and Becky White, of Houston Texas; his niece, Da'zJae Armstrong of Aurora, Colorado; two nephews, Audric Jr. and Lorenzo White of Aurora, Colorado; aunts, Tina N. Ware, Tesha Shaw, Teacca Barron, Ebony Martinez, Turquisha Moore, Tina McClain, Keona Abram, Mariah Abram, Melinda Abram, Natira Abram-Dance, Monique Napue all of Denver, Colorado, Kiera Wiley and Jamica Washington both of Houston, Texas, Fatina Clark of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tanisha Ware of Indianapolis, Indiana; one Uncle, Darnell Young of Denver, Colorado.; his godmother, Sherrice Tuggle; and a host of other relatives and many, many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 5/5/2015 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 5/6/2015 at 11:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 5/6/2015 - Fairmount Cemetery - 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, CO
Family Gathering: 5/7/2015 - Following the Interment Pipkin Braswell Reception Center - 2428 Ogden Street, Denver, CO