Daniel "Dan" Clayburn Story

COVID-19 UPDATE: Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services are complying with the state of local gatherings guidelines. Please contact us if you have any questions. Age 50, of Vassar, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at home with his family by his side. In accordance with Dan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Vassar Victory Center. The family will be present to receive friends from 3:00 pm until the time of service. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Dan’s tribute page at martinfuneralhome.com. Dan was born in Lapeer, on January 4, 1971, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James and Mary Ann (Romine) Story. Dan met and married the love of his life, Jennifer Metzger, on March 24, 2012, at the Vassar Victory Center. Dan worked as a painter for Albar Industries for 26 years. He loved camping at Westland Woods in Vassar, and fishing anywhere there was water. Dan had a special bond with his beloved dog Oliver. Dan spent every Sunday going to church and loved reading his Bible. Spending time with his family was his favorite pastime. Dan was a very generous man who always put others before himself. He never said he had stepchildren; they were all just his children. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and he loved playing with his grandchildren. Dan was loved by all who knew him. In his free time, he enjoyed tinkering in the garage and watching cartoons with his grandchildren. Left to cherish Dan’s memory are his wife, Jennifer Story; children: Monica Story, Kyle Story, Veronica and husband, Kyle Patterson, Kaleb Story, Luke Hopkins, and Kelsey Story; grandchildren: Malina, Vayda, Olivia, Rowan, and Abigail; siblings: Betty and husband, Britt, Donald Story, Shirley and husband, James Bryant, Darlene Sachs, Paul and husband, Craig Romine, Jennifer and husband, Daniel Scott; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Dan was preceded in death by his parents.