Vincent Francis Storms
November 24, 1916 - December 20, 2005
Obituary
Vincent Francis Storms
Vincent was born in Chewelah, WA on November 24th, 1916. He met and married his wife of 67 years, Eseline, also from Chewelah, in 1938. Together they raised sons Gary, Jim, Ric, Don and grandson David. He had eight grandchildren, James J.V., Steve, Jon, David, Paul, Mark, Christina and Marissa and six great-grandchildren, Angelina, Alex, Jordan, Taylor, Jennifer and Vince.
Vincent was a World War II veteran serving in the Army and was stationed for time in Japan during the American occupation. He began his career at Seattle City Light in the mid nineteen-fifties and retired in 1981. He had a God given ability to solve mechanical problems and a persistent sense of humor that he shared with his family.
He worked hard and sacrificed for his family. He passed away on December 20th of Congestive Heart Failure. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 15236 21st Ave. SW, Burien, WA 98166 on Tuesday at 10:30 AM with reception following.
Donations in memory of Vincent Storms recommended to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or The Salvation Army.
Vin was my dads brother and they were very close, they worked together at City Light and I will always remember the many Christmas’s and Thanksgiving we shared together over the years. He was easy to talk to, he had great integrity and loved and cared for his family. One of my most favorite memories of him was saying to me when I was about twelve that he wanted to ride my horse, I didn’t believe he would because none of the other adults would do it. He climbed up on pepper and off he rode like he had been riding all his life I was amazed. I have a picture of Uncle Vin and Aunt Eseline when they got married and it holds a very honored spot in my home. He will always be remembered.
Vin was my dads brother and they were very close, they worked together at City Light and I will always remember the many Christmas’s and Thanksgiving we shared together over the years. He was easy to talk to, he had great integrity and loved and cared for his family. One of my most favorite memories of him was saying to me when I was about twelve that he wanted to ride my horse, I didn’t believe he would because none of the other adults would do it. He climbed up on pepper and off he rode like he had been riding all his life I was amazed. I have a picture of Uncle Vin and Aunt Eseline when they got married and it holds a very honored spot in my home. He will always be remembered.
As much as I hate to see Dad go, I know he served his purpose well and it was his time. He will be missed by many.
Rest well dad, you deserve it!
We’ll take care of mom for you and don’t forget to watch the Hawks in the Superbowl.
Love,
Ric
Grandpa; He was and still will be a man that will always be a inspration to me, he showed me how to work on cars and challenge some pretty hard tasks, When the holidays would come my freinds would ask me where i was going, i would say well we will start the day at my grandparents house and they would say grandparents! now i know why, i was pretty lucky. i am always reiminded that i have my grandfather’s and dads attitude, i take that as a complement, Gramp’s you will missed J.V.
I met grandpa many years ago when I started dating JV. I was welcomed into their home and hearts and treated as part of the family right from the beginning. I knew grandpa longer than I ever knew any of my own grandparents. He was kind and gentle and had so many interesting and funny stories about his life and travels.. We will miss him dearly. Love ya grandpa
Our hearfelt sympathies to Mrs Storms and the rest of the family
Please accept our condolences and sympathy for your loss. We join you in celebrating the life of your dear loved one.
Well guess 2005 was a very sad year for your family. First my dear friend and matron of honor in my wedding-Joyce. We shared a family death that day as well. My husband Garys brother dropped dead at the age of 59.in the early morning of j
June 13, 2005. I will never forget my beloved God father Vin and all of the happy moments he brought to me whenever i was spending time with mom at the old house.
The tears are falling-believe God lead me here.
Love to you, Gary, Jim, Ric and Don
Theo
Hey Gramps, it’s been a long time. I haven’t forgotten about you or gramma. I had so many fun and funny times at the house on the holidays. Like the time you were taking pictures and went in the closet to change the film. You emerged from the closet with a huge grin and said. There’s no film in this camera !! We cracked up. I wonder how the impact of your deaths d the deaths that followed impacted our family. It’s sad to say that as our older relatives pass on the closeness of our connections seems to fall apart. Sad. Well god bless still miss you. .