Pauline A. Storey

Pauline Ardith Storey, age 94, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 18, 2011 at home with her family. Pauline was the eighth child of thirteen born to George and Carrie (Walwrath) Haddix. She was born July 18, 1916. She grew up in Flint, Michigan, where she met her first husband: David McClure. David was killed on the USS Indianapolis during WWII. Pauline met her second husband: Thomas Harrison Storey, when he was in the U.S. Coast Guard. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and the Christian Science Church. She worked as a school secretary starting at Flint Public Schools and later retiring from Pickford Public Schools. Pauline loved to travel, go out to eat with family and friends, play cards (anytime anywhere), and visit with people. She was always the driver and loved to pick up friends and go places. When a family member needed help or someone to sit with a sick friend or relative, Pauline was always there. She loved her children and grandchildren and was a constant source of support for them. Everyone loved Pauline. If there was a family function, she was there. Pauline is survived by two children: Susan (Gordon) Shunk of Sault Ste. Marie, MI and William (Kathy) Storey of Naples, FL; five grandchildren: Gordon Thomas Shunk, Jaimee (Eric) Brow, Stephanie Shunk, Kevin (Aimee) Storey, and Christian Sorenson; and six great grandchildren: Morgan and Chloe Brow, Kaitlyn and Evan Shunk, and Korbin and Olivia Storey. She is also survived by two sisters: Helen (Earl) Ross of Flint, MI and Marion Price of Kansas City, MO; and over 200 other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, and great great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband: David Leroy McClure (WWII); her second husband: Thomas Harrison Storey; a daughter: Karen Louise Storey; three sisters: Verba Wilson, Neva Haddix, and Doris Major; and seven brothers: Basil, Vivan, Thane, Lloyd, William, Victor, and George Haddix. A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Saturday. January 22, 2011 at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held the same day at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Pearce officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery later this spring.

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Pauline A. Storey

July 18, 1916 - January 18, 2011