Jerry Lee Armstrong, 74, of St. Joseph passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be held 7 PM Friday, November 14 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman with Rev. Russell T. Panico, Sr. officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Friday at the funeral home from 5 PM until the time of the service. Burial will be in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, California. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be given to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the American Cancer Society.
Jerry was born November 21, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of the late George and Alma (Snook) Armstrong. He served proudly in the National Guard. Jerry was Maintenance Director for Cupertino United School District in Cupertino, California, retiring in 1988. He was Assistant Manager for Ace Appliance for over 20 years where he worked with his son, Steve. He loved to travel and explore – or as he would say “prowl around” – his surroundings. Jerry enjoyed his children, grandchildren, camping, fishing, and boating.
Survivors include his adored wife, Betty; proud father of his children Steve (Deena) Armstrong of Bridgman, Sandy (Joe) Dobbins of Windsor, California, and preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Armstrong in 1981; beloved grandfather of Steven Armstrong, Jr., Patrick Armstrong, Casey Dobbins, and Nicole Dobbins; and loving brother of Don (Alice) Armstrong of Campbell, California.
Jerry was also preceded in death by Betty’s son, Craig Burke, in 1994; and two brothers – George and James Armstrong.
Born:
November 21, 1933
Place of Birth:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Death:
November 11, 2008
Place of Death:
St. Joseph, Michigan
Visitation
Friday November 14, 2008 , 5-7 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel
Funeral Service
Friday November 14, 2008 , 7 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel
Commital Service
Oak Hill Memorial Park Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the American Cancer Society