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's educational background includes attending Santa Barbara City College, serving his military obligation in the U.S. Army, and then pursuing higher education at various colleges in Sacramento, 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.