September 10, 1979 �" July 23, 2010
Samuel Alan Storicks, Jr, ("Bear", "Scampers", "Mixmutt"), age 30, died July 23, 2010. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 10, 1979, he grew up in Woodstown, New Jersey but had also resided in San Francisco, before ultimately settling in the city he loved, Portland, Oregon.
Sam was the beloved partner of Greg Kerr of Portland, son of Samuel and Susan (Giles) Storicks of Woodstown, brother of Danielle Loper and brother-in-law of her husband Craig Loper of Woodstown, and loving uncle to their daughter, Sofia Loper. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Sam was pre-deceased by his grandparents, Raymond and Rosella (DeRose) Giles and Walter and Ethel (Harbeson) Storicks, all of Woodstown.
After graduating from Woodstown High School in 1997, Sam served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and then became an Inflight Team Leader with Virgin America airlines based in San Francisco, where he brought his charm and sassiness to the skies. Additionally, Sam was a DJ in the San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, and Los Angeles areas. He was a resident DJ for Bearracuda Portland.
Sam loved music and his newly adopted city of Portland. He was most ecstatic when the dance floor was full and people were having a great time. He also enjoyed being with his coworkers and his work life. His circle of friends comes from around the world and from all walks of life.
In addition to memorials planned for Portland and Woodstown, there was a memorial service in San Francisco to celebrate Sam's life on Wednesday, August 11 at The Eagle Tavern, 398 12th Street, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.