The Noe Family (Bob and Carrol, Tim and Jennifer and Tim Jr.)

Bob and Carrol Noe take a break from digging through rubble and sit at what was once their patio/Tim, Jennifer and Timmy Noe

(Photos by Bob Noe, Jr.)

The Noe Family consists of two generations of Noes. Bob and Carrol Noe, who are in their 60's, and their son Tim, his wife Jennifer and their 4-year-old son Timmy, all lived in the Noe home on Azucar Way. Bob and Carrol were out of town when the fires hit Rancho Bernardo, but Tim and his family were among those that were evacuated when the Witch Fire hit the small community of Westwood. They returned home to find their home was destroyed.

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Bob Noe & Family

17816 Azucar Way

San Diego, CA 92127

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Excerpts from a note from the Noe's Daughter-in-law, Daneen Noe:

Good morning friends and family,

I wanted to take a few minutes to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers during this perilous time in Rancho Bernardo. I’m sure that you have all heard that our house is fine (with the exception of smoke, soot and some burned items outside of our home). Unfortunately, Bobby’s parents (Bob and Carrol Noe) weren’t as fortunate. Their house burned to the ground. Our street was one of the hardest hit. Twenty some homes burned down. There is much devastation. All 8 homes in our block, on our side of the street only, are all still standing, while the lower half of our street is completely gone, many houses across the street, and up the hill from us. We are amazed that these homes in our block are unscathed.

We were able to get our family and my brother and sister-in-law and their son (Tim, Jen & Timmy) out of our homes. This is truly all that matters. As we fled Rancho Bernardo, we were surrounded by thick smoke and ashes. The Santa Anna winds gusting at high speeds, made the ashes appear as snow in our headlights.

We are truly amazed and blessed in our community. We have had numerous National Guardsmen, police and fire, Red Cross, church groups, neighbors & many more, protecting and helping one another. We have had people driving by to offer sifting boxes, masks, shovels, rakes, pizza, cookies, water, power drinks, paper towels, and the list goes on and on. My nephew, who’s 5 and lost every toy and item of clothing that he had, has been given new toys, gift cards & clothes. Bob & Carrol were out of town while all of this happened, so they weren’t able to grab any valuable items or mementos. When Carrol’s neighbor behind her, that she didn’t even know, heard that she was a painter, she went out and purchased acrylic paints & supplies for her to begin painting again! These are just a few of the stories of the out-pouring of love in our community. It’s truly amazing.

I have to tell you, that while the family was sifting through the rubble at Bob and Carrol’s, they were able to find Jen’s wedding band and engagement ring, necklaces of Carrol’s, as well as meaningful rings that belonged to Carrol! Praise the Lord! We were so thrilled to find some “treasures” amidst the tragedy.

Among the many media interviews, I was very proud of one in particular. When Carrol was asked about the devastation, her reply was that “life is more than just a house. It’s about family and friends, and God that we serve.” This is so true. Even little Timmy told the camera man, “God moved our hearts to a different home.” I don’t think that a 5 year old meant anything deep by that statement, but really, when you think of it, how very profound! “Home is where our hearts are!” It’s not the structure that makes it our home, it’s the love that we fill it with. And we can take that with us! Bob and Carrol will rebuild and Tim’s family will find a new home to live in. We will all pitch in to help in these efforts, and love will fill these new walls. I know that they will continue to keep Christ as their true foundation, and we will build new memories.

As I type this, I have a restoration crew removing the smoke, ash and soot from my home. We will soon be back in our home, and back into our regular routine. But for so many around us, that is not the case. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

All the best, Daneen Noe Family

Bob Noe walks through his property after the Rancho Bernardo Witch Fire (Photos by Bob Noe, Jr.)