Obituary

William John Storie
November 26, 1946--September 28, 2022

William J. "Bill" Storie of Pendleton, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at his home at McKay Creek Estates. He was 75 years old. Mr. Storie was born on Nov. 26, 1946, in Walla Walla to John A. and Virginia M. Storie and joined his sister, Mary Ann. He graduated from Pendleton High School in 1965.

Bill attended Whitman College in Walla Walla to study history, graduating in 1969. He then earned his jurisprudence degree at the University of Oregon in 1972 and was admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Oregon.

Upon returning to Pendleton, Bill joined his first law practice, Currin and Storie. He also later practiced with Dave Gallaher and Doug Olsen. In addition, Bill was proud to have become the attorney for the Pendleton Round-Up Association. During this time, he married his former spouse, Victoria (Bannister) Storie.

In 1983, he married Jill (Hodgen) Storie and welcomed his son, John Elmer Storie, in 1984. Bill relocated his family to Bend in 1989, joining the law firm of Bryant, Lovelin and Jarvis.

He was an avid fisherman, hunter, trap-shooter, golfer, cook and outdoorsman. Bill was a Cub Scout leader and helped coach his son's youth bowling leagues. He volunteered-coach youth competitors at trap shooting events held by the Bend Trap Club and Redmond Rod & Gun Club. Bill also assisted with Oregon Fish & Wildlife Hunter's Education classes. He cherished his time with his family, spending the winter holidays and summer months at Paulina Lake and their Black Butte Ranch home.

After suffering a stroke in 1997, Bill relocated to Pendleton full-time and retired from practicing law. He became McKay Creek Estates' longest resident, living there full-time since 2000. Bill inspired the many residents who lived with him for over 22 years with his daily personal growth, always saying "slowly getting better, day by day".

Bill loved his family and his Pendleton roots. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Elks, Ducks Unlimited and the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Hill of Pendleton; son, John Elmer Storie of California; three nephews and A.F.S. sister from Germany, Veronica W. Garmeister.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at the Pendleton Pioneer Chapel. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Temple, Roesch Kishpaugh, Tim Hill and Rodger Warwick. There will also be a celebration of life at Henry's Lake, Idaho, to be announced early next year. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill's memory may be made to Pendleton Foundation Trust.

Online condolences may be shared at www.pioneerchapel.com