Noonan attended Santa Barbara City College, served four years in the U.S. Army, then attended Sacramento City College, American River College and Sacramento State College. Noonan is married to Patricia Hansen, and they have a son, E. Justin Noonan who ran for California State Treasurer in 2006.
Noonan studied at Santa Barbara City College, served his military duty in the U.S. Army for four years, then attended Sacramento's community colleges, including American River College and Sacramento State College. He is married to Patricia Hansen and has a son, E. Justin Noonan, who ran for California State Treasurer in 2006.