Jerald Taylor Storey

Dr. Jerald Taylor Storey, 84, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was born February 3, 1932 in Ogden UT to Robert Ward and Thelma Janet Taylor Storey. He was married to Nedra Dalley in 1956. Jerry was a dynamic person and a friend to all. He enjoyed many sports but excelled in baseball, golf and volleyball. As a youth, he boxed at the Cherry Days Celebrations in North Ogden. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting with his father and sons. Jerry attended schools in North Ogden and graduated from Weber High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. After returning home, he attended BYU, where he completed his undergraduate program and met his eternal companion, Nedra. Jerry earned his Master’s degree at the University of Utah and began teaching at Weber State College. He continued his education and earned his PhD from the University of Utah in one-years’ time while traveling back and forth daily between the University of Utah and Utah State University in Logan, while still teaching night classes at Weber State College. Jerry loved teaching, and spent his career in the service of Weber State. He was instrumental in growing the business department, and then served as Vice President for 15 years. Jerry was dedicated to the growth and success of the school, and was able to be part of Weber State achieving University status. Jerry was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He and Nedra served a mission together, working in the Washington D.C. Temple. He was called to and served in many positions, fulfilling each with integrity, enthusiasm, and to the best of his ability. He is survived by his wife, Nedra; sons, Jeff (Lisa) North Ogden, UT; Mark (Lisa) Gilbert, AZ; Neil (Mari) St. George, UT; sister, Janet Oberg, Riverdale, UT; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family would like to thank the kind and excellent care provided to him by Canyon Home Health and Hospice. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 27th from 6-8 p.m. at the Sunset 8th Ward LDS Church at 82 N. Dixie Drive, St George. There will also be visitation from 9:00-10:30 a.m. with funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Sunset 8th Ward LDS on Saturday, May 28th. Interment will be at the Summit Cemetery in Summit, Iron County, UT.

Jerald Taylor Storey

February 3, 1932 - May 21, 2016