It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Andrew Armstrong at the Palliative Care unit at St. Michael’s Care Center on January 19, 2023 at the age of 79 years.
David was born on February 23,1943, in Vulcan, AB, second child of Earl and Alberta Armstrong. He and his siblings were raised in Lomond, AB. David joined the R.C.A.F. and served for 5 years before returning to the Lomond area where he farmed for over 40 years. He retired from farming and relocated to Lethbridge in 2011.
David’s passions were family and farming. He had a strong work ethic and believed in doing everything to the best of his ability. He had a great sense of humor and was always joking around and teasing someone. David enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events immensely. He loved socializing with friends and appreciated his many camping trips over the years with his friends and family. He enjoyed travelling and just missed his 60th Anniversary cruise with his family this past December.
Besides his loving wife Marjorie, David is survived by his children – Earl (Joanne) Armstrong, Christine (Tim) Nelson, Jennifer (Brad) Robinson, his grandchildren – Mianna (Garrett) Gilmore, Shawn (Emily) Armstrong, Danielle, Sarah and Tianna Nelson, Kiarra and Brooke Robinson, great grandchild – Dylan Armstrong, his brother – Les (Debbie) Armstrong and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents – Earl and Alberta Armstrong and his sister – Lillian Hughes.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 3, 2023 at 1:30 pm at Vulcan United Church, Sue MacDonald, D.M. officiating. Interment Vulcan Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank all of the wonderful Doctors and nurses in the Lethbridge and Calgary ICU as well as in St. Michael’s Palliative Care Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada,119 14 St NW #100, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Please accept my condolences, Dave was a wonderful person and must leave a big hole in the hearts of all of his family. I knew Dave through the business side of things, and he quickly became one of our favourite customers. Dave was always a pleasure to deal with. He had a great sense of humour and loved to chirp me and the staff and lighten the mood. I cannot think of one staff member that would not always add “he’s a great guy” whenever his name came up in a conversation. I hope the sadness of this huge loss, is soon replaced with all the fond memories and wonderful stories of a man who lived a great life, and touched the lives of everyone he met.
Sorry for your loss!
My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Chris, Tim,Danielle,Sarah, and Tianna
Our sympathies on the passing of your Dad, Father- in -Law and Grandpa. May your good memories comfort you in the days ahead. Glory Yorgason and Dan and Sandy Hubler
So sorry to hear of David’s death and thinking about u and all the family
Norma boulton
Chris, Tim and girls, we are so very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
David was one of the good guys in the world.Always had a smile and some time to visit..he will be missed.
My condolences to David’s family. I always found him most friendly and always had time to stop and say hi. May he RIP.
Please accept condolences on the passing of David from the Bill Chambers family. We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping your families in our thoughts and prayers.
Marge we are so sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was such a kind and fun living soul. May all the wonderful memories you have of him help to get you and your family through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our sincere sympathy to Marg and family.
My sincere sympathy goes out to Marjorie, and to Earl, Chris, Jen, and their families at this very sad time! I knew that David had health issues in the past, but I had no idea he had been unwell recently. News of his passing came as a real shock to me! The connection between The Hardwick/Armstrong Family and The Maronda family goes back well over a century! My Grandparents, Carl and Alvina Maronda, were close neighbours to David’s Grandmother! Dad and his siblings grew up with Alberta, Grace, Olive and Howard. I still remember the day David and Marjorie married … and while they were half a generation older than me I always think of them with fondness and with that historical connection that unites so many old time Lomond families!