Dresden- It is with great' sadness that we announce the sudden death of David E. Storkson, Sr on July 11,2024, at the age of 81. David was born in Jefferson, Maine on Apr 23, 1943, to Lawrence A. Hubley, and Mildred H. (Cunningham) Hubley. At an early age, David was fortunate to be raised by Gussie & Peter Storkson, of Whitefield, and later adopted into the Storkson family. He received his education at Whitefield grammar school, Erskine Academy in Jefferson, and later attended Gardiner High School where he earned his high school diploma in 1973. This was an accomplishment of which he was always proud. learning from
textbooks and taking written tests, did not come easy to him. He was a diligent worker all his life, working on farms, Lipman Poultry, construction, and auto body work in his early years. In 1960 the joined the Army Reserve, 142 Ordinance Co., Augusta, ME, Honorably Discharged in 1965. He then entered the Dept. of Navy working as a mechanic in the diesel and boiler room from 1965 until medical discharge August 1966. During his military time, he trained in use and repair of firearms, and later became interested in black powder. He went on to work as a custodian at Togus VA Hospital until 1970, after which he left for North Carolina to attend Heavy Equipment School for bulldozer and motor grader work. In 1975 David went to work for the Dept of Educational & Cultural Services, later transferring to the State Veteran's Cemetery where he got to use his skills as a heavy equipment operator. He retired in 2003 after 28 years of State service and continued to work part-time for the next 25 years in the Parts Dept at Wiscasset Ford.  He retired for the second time just after his 80^th birthday in 2023.

In addition to furthering his education, and holding down full-time employment, he also managed to raise a family with his first wife, and four children.

I n May 1978 David married his second wife, Shirley. Together they enjoyed many years of motorcycling, camping, spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, boating, canoeing, & kayaking. He truly enjoyed spending time at camp in Rockwood with his good friend Jack, fishing and bird hunting which was his passion. He especially enjoyed working with his tractors, John Deere, 1932 International, and recent upgrade to a Kioti.

 
David is predeceased by his parents, his adopted son James, and son-in-law Michael Geroux, Sr.. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Shirley (Everson) Storkson, his children Lisa Heil (Jim) of Augusta, David Storkson, Jr (Heidi) of Pittston, and Laurie Geroux of Chelsea; four

grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. David was a friend to many and will be missed by all who got to know him. He will also be missed by his beloved pets, Daisy, Lily, Gidget &Barney.

David, your kindness and caring for family, and special friends, will be your legacy that will live on in ourhearts. We all love you, always and forever!

Arrangements are entrusted to Kincer Funeral/Cremation, Richmond, Maine. A Celebration of life will held at a date not yet determined.  Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery, Dresden also at a later date.