George Storey

October 27, 1939 - December 29, 2017

George Laron Storey, 78, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away at Mount Timpanogos Hospital in Orem, Utah on Friday, December 29, 2017, after having been in and out of the hospital for much of the past year battling diabetes and kidney failure that required regular dialysis. George was born October 27, 1939 in Ogden, Utah to Arch and Sylvia Wilson Storey.  The Storeys later moved to Orem, Utah, where George attended Orem High School.  George married Karen Thompson from Heber, Utah, December 13, 1957. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage.  George served in the military for a few years and then worked at Geneva Steel as a Brick Mason until his retirement. George and Karen raised their children, and a grandson (Kevin),  in Pleasant Grove, Utah.  George had a special passion for softball, coaching his daughters’ softball teams, and later in life, attending his grandchildren’s softball games.  George also enjoyed camping and was a member of the Good Sam’s Club. George is survived by his beloved wife, Karen; son, Larry, daughter-in-law Nanette (oldest son, Brian, passed away in 2012); daughters, Trisha Herrod (Bret), Valynn Takahashi (Toshi) and 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  A Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 4th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Utah Valley Mortuary, 1966 West 700 North, Lindon, UT. Graveside Services with Military Honors will begin at 1:00 pm in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.