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Jim Storm
August 14, 1935 — September 17, 2016
James E. Storm, age 81, of Sutherland, NE, formerly of Colorado and Wyoming, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Jim was born August 14, 1935, to Leo and Ida Storm at Ellis, KS, where he grew up. At the age of 16, Jim moved to Johnstown, CO to farm with his brother, Leo, then joined the U.S. Army in 1953. Following his discharge, Jim returned to Colorado and started working as a well driller. By the early '60's he started his own drilling business in Golden, CO and continued working until retiring in 2014.
Jim married Catherine Krantz at Denver, CO, and they made their home in Wheatridge, CO. He later married Norma Bromley and they lived in Meeteetse, WY. After she passed away in March of 2016, Jim moved to Sutherland to be closer to his family.
He was an excellent musician who could play the piano, accordion, dulcimer and harmonica. Jim was a member of the American Legion in Cody, WY.
He leaves behind his children, James Storm and Deborah (Jerry) Santee, of Sutherland, NE, and Catherine (Jeff) Davies, of Loveland, CO; three grandchildren, Theresa (Ivory) Bunting, Melanie (Moe) Vasquez and Jamie (Nick) Sosa; 10 great-grandchildren, Siyerra, Ray, Geeya, Phylisia, Catherine "Ty", Ivory Jr., Tony, Mahala, Maleah and Mosiah; brother, Steve Storm, of Albert, KS; sisters, Mary Ellen Miller, of Wichita, KS, Anita Wompey, of Broomfield, CO, Jeannie Storm, of St. Paul, MN, and Darlene Colby, of Tuscon, AZ; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.
Along with his wife, Norma, Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Leo, Sr. and Ida and stepmothers, Irene Miller Storm and Clara Storm; brothers, Leo, Jr., Bernard and Bobby Storm; and sisters, Joyce and Betty Kay.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service. Memorials are to the Sutherland Volunteer Fire Department. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Jim was born August 14, 1935, to Leo and Ida Storm at Ellis, KS, where he grew up. At the age of 16, Jim moved to Johnstown, CO to farm with his brother, Leo, then joined the U.S. Army in 1953. Following his discharge, Jim returned to Colorado and started working as a well driller. By the early '60's he started his own drilling business in Golden, CO and continued working until retiring in 2014.
Jim married Catherine Krantz at Denver, CO, and they made their home in Wheatridge, CO. He later married Norma Bromley and they lived in Meeteetse, WY. After she passed away in March of 2016, Jim moved to Sutherland to be closer to his family.
He was an excellent musician who could play the piano, accordion, dulcimer and harmonica. Jim was a member of the American Legion in Cody, WY.
He leaves behind his children, James Storm and Deborah (Jerry) Santee, of Sutherland, NE, and Catherine (Jeff) Davies, of Loveland, CO; three grandchildren, Theresa (Ivory) Bunting, Melanie (Moe) Vasquez and Jamie (Nick) Sosa; 10 great-grandchildren, Siyerra, Ray, Geeya, Phylisia, Catherine "Ty", Ivory Jr., Tony, Mahala, Maleah and Mosiah; brother, Steve Storm, of Albert, KS; sisters, Mary Ellen Miller, of Wichita, KS, Anita Wompey, of Broomfield, CO, Jeannie Storm, of St. Paul, MN, and Darlene Colby, of Tuscon, AZ; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.
Along with his wife, Norma, Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Leo, Sr. and Ida and stepmothers, Irene Miller Storm and Clara Storm; brothers, Leo, Jr., Bernard and Bobby Storm; and sisters, Joyce and Betty Kay.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service. Memorials are to the Sutherland Volunteer Fire Department. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
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