Lewis Eugene Storrer

Lew was born on March 10, 1937, in Burlington, Iowa to Joseph and Estellene Storrer (both deceased). The middle born of five children, Lew graduated from Burlington High School (Iowa) in 1955 and attended Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California majoring in locksmithing. After his initial jobs which included working for his father’s grocery store and the telephone company, his career began as a fireman, where he loved helping people, and was eventually promoted to auto fireman in the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) He eventually retired from the LAFD in 1989, after 29 years of service, thereafter enjoying 34 years of retirement. He lived in Huntington Beach, California with the love of his life, Jackie. He was a Christian man and spent many years attending various churches and bible studies and said grace at family mealtimes. Later in life he attended church virtually. He was hard-working, good humored, honest, caring, and responsible.

Lew loved collecting antique padlocks & keys, going to swap meets, garage sales and shopping for antiques. He also enjoyed classic cars, water skiing, dirt bike riding, camping, hiking, reading, crossword puzzles, gardening, and soaking up the California sunshine. His enjoyment of life via social and recreational activities influenced lives including neighbors, co-workers, and family. He loved learning and excelled at fixing things. But more than anything else Lew loved his family and friends. He was an informal teacher, always there when you needed a hand or just a smile or a laugh; and always made it a point to check in, not only with his brother and sisters, but also his friends. He was the bright light to whom the family always flocked and while Lew’s light here on earth ended, his memory will forever burn brightly in the hearts of everyone his life has touched.

Lew is survived by his Wife; Jackie Storrer, Daughters; Kim Storrer Creyaufmiller and Kellie Ann Stone, Son-in-law; Don Nelson Stone, Granddaughter; Heather Marie Creyaufmiller, Sister; Pat Henry, Brother; Bill Storrer and Sister-in-law; Theresa Storrer, Sister; Lynne (Storrer/Harris) Castillo, and numerous Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Son; Douglas William Storrer, Son-in-law; Gregory Gene Creyaufmiller, Parents; Joseph Leonard and Estellene Ellen (Nelson) Storrer, Sister; Colleen (Storrer) Humpton and Brother-in-law; Don Humpton, Brother-in-law; Homer Henry, Brother-in-law; Robert Harris, and Brother-in-law; Richard Castillo.

Services are Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 2:30 pm in the Westminster Memorial Park Main Chapel with graveside to follow. Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683. 714-893-2421. A Reception will be held following the services at the Creyaufmiller family home.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighters' Fund, PO Box 41903, Los Angeles, CA 90041 in memory of Lewis Storrer.