James Storer Obituary

James (Jim) Samuel Storer

December 17, 1933 - February 20, 2015

Resident of Benicia
James (Jim) Samuel Storer was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on December 17, 1933, and passed away peacefully on February 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lucille Storer, and his sister, Joan. He is survived by his loving family, wife Patricia (Pat) Mainini-Storer; Steve Mainini (Leslie); Scott Mainini (Natalie); granddaughters Alyssa and Ava Mainini; and a greatly anticipated, as yet unborn Baby Mainini to parents Scott and Natalie. He is also survived by his brother, Van; two children from a previous marriage, Steve and Nancy; in addition to niece and nephew, Leslie and Dr. Mark Storer.
Jim graduated from Sacred Heart High School in San Francisco, served in the U.S. Army, and went on to graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1958. In years following, Jim earned his secondary teaching, counseling, and administrative credentials. Jim began his career in education as a teacher in 1959 for the then Richmond Unified School District. He advanced from teacher to dean, counselor, vice principal, and ultimately served six assignments as principal. Although he retired in 1993 from the West Contra Costa Unified School District, he continued as a home school teacher, and a substitute administrator until 2009. As a highly respected teacher and administrator, he touched the lives of so many. He chose a career in teaching knowing the rewards came from the lives one shaped.
He was deeply touched each and every time a former student expressed appreciation because he changed their lives.
He was always a gentleman! Grandpa Jim loved his family, friends, Benicia, his dog Molly, horseracing, swimming, travel, a good joke, a good book, the New Yorker, pepperoni pizza, chocolate, the SF Giants, games, singing songs with the grandkids, annual s'mores contests in Tahoe and life!
Jim joined the El Sobrante Rotary club in 1986. He was a past president and a Paul Harris Fellow.
The family requests donations to the Rotary Club of El Sobrante, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 20134, El Sobrante, CA 94820. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, Benicia. Please visit the online tribute at www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 25 to Mar. 1, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for James Storer

10 Entries

Babette

June 9, 2024

Just thinking about him today. He was my principal at De Anza HS and I remember him greeting students as he walked the halls in his suit, while picking up trash. My university chancellor also did this. Those two men modeled for me leadership from the top down. And although I was an extreme introvert, he knew my name and checked in on me to make sure I was okay. Mr. Storer helped me to understand that leaders don´t just tell people what to do- they show you how to act through serving those they lead. God bless Jim Storer and the legacy he left behind.

Priscilla Ochoa

March 2, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to your family...
Priscilla Ochoa
De Anza High School
Class of 1991

Jennifer Esperanza

March 2, 2015

I want to express my condolences to Mr. Storer's family. He was such a great principal and brought out the best in students and teachers. Because of people like him, I went into education hoping to make a difference too. He will be missed...

Frederick (Rick) Bradley

March 2, 2015

When Jim was at Sacred Heart, I was at Lowell. When Jim was in Korean Service with the Army, I was in Korean Service with the Navy. When Jim was at U.C. Berkeley graduating in 1958, I was at U.C. Berkeley graduating in 1958, Those were good times. My heart goes out to Pat and his family for the loss.
God Bless You, Rick Bradley

Glenda Bradley

March 1, 2015

RIH Mr. Storer..He was my high school counselor and a great friend. Great man.

March 1, 2015

March 1,2015

My sincere condolences to the family and friends,for the loss of your love one. May prayers and memories help to comfort you at this time. 2 Thessalonian 2:17"says"God can comfort your heart and make you firm".
Mae

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

March 1, 2015

The Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory school community extends sincere condolences to the Storer family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

February 28, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Leesa Rankins

February 28, 2015

Beloved principal and friend you will be missed.

Elaine Estrada

February 27, 2015

We will miss our friend and neighbor greatly!

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