Sheila lost her paw paw in the middle of the night. He had his 3rd stroke in 2 months about 3 weeks ago, but the Doctors at UVA were hopeful he'd pull through. This man was so special to her as her own father tried to take her life as a baby and vanished after to never be seen or heard from again shortly after. Ken Storms taught her how to hunt, fish, clean a deer, work on cars, etc..etc. He loved her to the moon and w/o condition. She even adopted his last name as her 'House DJ moniker', DJ Sheila Storms. He was so special to me, as I asked him for his permission to marry Sheila 9 years ago, when we didnt think he'd make it through lung and kidney cancer. Martha Jefferson Hospital told him he had 1 week to live. Ken wasn't accepting that - got into his car, drove to UVA and they saved him. As did his faith. Paw Paw opened his home to me when I went through my Cancer last year. He lives only 20 min from UVA and I stayed there M-F. He drove me to just about every Radiation appt, save for the Friday's when I'd head home right after to be with Sheila. He was there for my 3 surgeries, chemo appointments and all. It felt good to have someone who had faced the horrors of Cancer and understood where I was in my journey and to be there for me. He even introduced me to his friends, as his Grandson. I didnt have anymore Grandfathers but it warmed me to know he thought of me as his. See you again one day paw paw. Can't wait to go fishing with you.
Beautifully written. It sounded like he really made his life count. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Sorry for your loss, Tony. This is someone who will never be forgotten. And I'm glad he could be there for you in the good and especially the bad times.
Aw man, sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a stand-up guy. You and Sheila have my sympathies.
Very sorry to hear that sad news Tony. My sincere condolences to both you and Sheila. He was clearly an outstanding man who left a strong legacy in the impact he had on both your lives; I know he will be dearly missed.
So sorry for your loss. He sounds like an awesome person! We need more of them in this world. You were blessed to have been able to be part of his life.
