Edward Leo Storey

1935 - 2025

Edward Leo Storey obituary, 1935-2025, Winchester, VA

Edward Leo Storey

1935 - 2025

BORN

1935

DIED

2025

Edward Storey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2025.
Edward Leo Storey, 90, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, holding the hand of his wife of 65 years, Ann.

Born on September 11, 1935, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Nola Caroline Coffin and Ira Edgar Storey, Ed served as a U.S. Navy pilot and line officer, later working with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. Naval Forces Europe. He received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism in 1978 for rescuing neighbors from a house fire in the United Kingdom. After retiring as a Commander in 1980, he continued a civilian career in communications and satellite work.

He is survived by his wife Ann; children Helen Storey, Bruce Storey (Lindsay), and Sally Palafox (Riley); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and extended family. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Peter Storey.

Ed will be remembered for his devotion to family, distinguished Navy service, and lifelong love of flying.

A graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

For the full obituary and to send a condolence online, please visit www.endersandshirley.com.

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