Mr. Winfred J. "W.J." Storey's Obituary
Mr. Winfred J. “W.J.” Storey, age 79, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Grand Rapids. He was born on August 21, 1932 in Blanchard, MI to James and Ruth (Kimball) Storey, residing in Lake City, MI, and Alberta, Canada before settling in Muskegon in 1966. W.J. was a member of Bristolwood Pilgrim Nazarene Church in Walker, MI. He was an extraordinary finish carpenter, working for AJAX Construction Company for a number of years before retiring in 1996. W.J. also enjoyed carving wood and loved restoring old things into beautiful treasures. He also volunteered many hours at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. On October 18, 1950, he married the former Dorothy Scittine, and she survives him along with 2 children, Cindy (Greg) Derscheid of Evart, MI, and Donald (Jeanette) Storey of Guam; 6 grandchildren, Erica (Darren) Gaskins, Lisa (Kent) Goulet, Stephanie (Ryan) Lott, Travis Derscheid, Chanel Storey, and Camellia Storey; 1 great granddaughter; his mother, Ruth Storey; 2 brothers, Vincent (Kathy) Storey of Hudson, Ontario, Mark (Sue) Storey of Muskegon; and 1 sister, Dorene (Wayne) Cash of Stanwood, MI. W.J. was preceded in death by his father, James. The FUNERAL SERVICE will be 2PM Wednesday at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 with Rev. James Durr officiating. VISITATION with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service, from 1-2PM. Burial will take place in Laketon Township Cemetery. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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