Weldon Richard Storey

He lived a full life of family, travel and various interests and hobbies. He lived his youth in Lumberton, NJ, a town he remained dedicated to, writing several books on it and leading tours. He attended Rancocas Valley Regional High School. With no car, or even a radio, he spent his time swimming in the Rancocas Creek, playing baseball and doing lots of walking.

He served in WWII in the 10TH Mountain Division Ski Troops, fighting in Italy and earning the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Returning, he lived in Lower Makefield, Levittown, Charlotte, NC, Yulee, FL and Newtown.

Married to his wife, Edith for 53 years, he worked as a Tool and Die Maker and Technical Writer. After retiring, he and his wife volunteered over 4,000 hours at Discovery Place in Charlotte NC. Together, they attended various churches and traveled all over the country, going on family camping trips and collecting rocks and minerals.

He was friendly and warm with everyone he met and was especially proud to know many members of the Von Trapp family as two of the sons had served with him in the 10TH.

He was predeceased by a brother and sister and his wife, Edith (nee Ritter) and stepson, William. He is survived by two daughters, Kathy Blevins and Evelyn Throne, four grandchildren; Christy Baker, Lisa Barden, Tracy Begley and David Berger and three Great grand- children, Brittany Baker, and Brandon and Mitchell Begley.

Services will be held at the Washington Crossing National cemetery on Monday, November 16th at 11:00.

Donations in his name can be made to Boys Town.