William H. “Bill” Storms
75, a resident of Illinois Chapel Community
near Prairie Grove, Arkansas passed away
Monday morning, May 19, 2003 in Prairie
Grove. He was born September 21, 1927 at
Pleasant Hill, Missouri the son of Everett and
Lucille Vinsant Storms.
He graduated from the Pleasant Hill High
School in 1944 and attended Kansas City,
Kansas Junior College before he entered the
United States Air Force. Bill was employed by
Sealtest Dairy before joining Prudential
Insurance Company where he became a staff
manager and member of the Million Dollar
Round Table. Bill moved to Prairie Grove in
1961 after becoming disabled. He started a
cattle and chicken ranch that grew into
Storms Agri. Enterprises Inc., which he
operated with his sons. He was an active
member of the Sertoma Club, Cattlemen’s
Association and a long time Razorback Club
member.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mary
Alice (McManaway) Storms, three loving sons and daughters-in-law, Steven R. and
Shirley Storms of Tacoma, Washington, Michael D. and Johanna Storms of Siloam
Springs, Arkansas and Patrick H. and Penny Storms also of Siloam Springs,
Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Shannon Storms, and Drew Storms of Tacoma,
Washington, David Storms and Dr. Darrin Storms of Memphis, Tennessee, Jarrod
Storms, Daniel Storms and Rob Storms of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; one brother, Bob
Storms of Hart, Missouri.
His two sisters, Mary Ellen Shimel and Ina Beggs preceded Bill in death and one
brother, Wayne A. Storms.
APPRECIATION
On behalf of the Storms family we wish to express their
gratitude for your many kindnesses evidenced in thought and
deed and for your attendance at the funeral service.
Luginbuel Funeral Home
Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Bill Storms
CELEBRATING THE LIFE & MEMORY OF
William H. “Bill” Storms
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR
HUSBAND, FATHER
GRANDFATHER & BROTHER
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH
September 21, 1927
Pleasant Hill, Missouri
God saw you getting tired
DATE & PLACE OF DEATH
May 19, 2003
Prairie Grove, Arkansas
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered "Come with Me"
With tearful eyes
we watched you suffer
and saw you fade away
although we loved you dearly
DATE, TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE
Friday, May 23, 2003 - 1:00 P.M.
National Cemetery Pavilion
Fayetteville, Arkansas
EULOGY
Larry Hestand
Storms Family
MUSIC
The Old Rugged Cross
Amazing Grace
I’ll Be Loving You Always
FINAL RESTING PLACE
National Cemetery
Fayetteville, Arkansas
we could not make you stay
A golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the best.
Mary Alice, Steven, Shirley, Michael, Johanna,
Patrick, Penny, Shannon, Drew, David,
Dr. Darrin, Jarrod, Daniel, Rob & Bob.
PALLBEARERS - GRANDCHILDREN
Shannon Storms - Drew Storms
David Storms - Dr. Darrin Storms
Jarrod Storms - Daniel Storms - Rob Storms
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Argil Bartholomew - Jack Perry
Bob Harbour - Dusty Richards - George Rojas
MILITARY HONORS
Northwest Arkansas Honor Guard
American Legion Post #100
Rogers, Arkansas
MEMORIALS
Alzheimers Association
919 N Michigan Ave. Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60611-9501