Thurston ‘Thor’ Stish
Published 2:37 pm Tuesday, January 5, 2016
- “It’s quite unusual for a person of his age to have a level of dedication to the community,” said Brian Bates, chief of the Toga Volunteer Fire Department — of which Stish was a member. “I have no doubt that he got that from his mom and dad,” Bates told The Herald. Thurston “Thor” Stish set the standard for how young people should serve our community.
Thurston “Thor” Stish, 19, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Buckingham. He came into this world on September 8, 1996 during Hurricane Fran in the heart of Buckingam. He lived his short life with all the intensity of a hurricane from the very first day to the last.
Thor was a dedicated community servant sharing his time and energy as a volunteer firefighter for the Toga Fire Department and helping anyone and everyone in need. He was very proud to have gotten his job as an operator at the Virginia Department of Transportation.
He was an avid hunter and had numerous hobbies such as being a horseback rider, mechanic, carpenter, guitar player, and even an occasional lumberjack. He was a loyal friend to all, and as anyone who saw it knows his smile was infectious, lighting up the room and lifting spirits in a flash.
He is survived by his parents, Cassandra and George Stish; his brothers, Charles “Chaz” Stish and Xander “Xan” Stish; his maternal grandparents, Bhagavan and Bhavani Metro; his paternal grandparents, Donna and George Stish; as well as his aunts, uncles, cousins, countless friends and his love, Starr Daly.
A service for the public was held on Tuesday, January 5 at the funeral home.
Contributions in Thor’s name can be made at BB&T Banking in Dillwyn to benefit the Buckingham Fire Departments.
Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, served the family. www.dunkumfuneralhome.com
