Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
David Armstrong
Dave was a loving father to David (Rita) Armstong (Brad and Mike and families), Lori (Allen) Beazer, Fur baby Kayta Grandpa to Dylen Beazer and Falynn Beazer (Ryan). Great Grandpa to Brysen, Lyla and Hayven. He is also survived by his brother Ross (Bev) Armstrong and several nieces and nephews.
Dave was a loving father to David (Rita) Armstong (Brad and Mike and families), Lori (Allen) Beazer, Fur baby Kayta Grandpa to Dylen Beazer and Falynn Beazer (Ryan). Great Grandpa to Brysen, Lyla and Hayven. He is also survived by his brother Ross (Bev) Armstrong and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Anna Jean Armstrong, sister Carol Zetalney, and parents Bazil and Gertrude Armstrong.
Dave was born on July 14, 1941 in Stettler, Alberta. Dave met Jean on a blind date in 1959 and married on May 4, 1963.
Dave worked for the department of highways. They moved south where Dave ran the Chin and Cranford general stores. He also enjoyed driving the school bus in the Readymade area and ended his working years as a ditch rider for the S.M.R.I.D. Dave and Jean moved to Coaldale in 1968 where they raised their children.
Dave had the gift of gab and would strike up a conversation with anyone. He loved bushing for coffee, playing cards and traveling. He was a member of the Coaldale and Taber Kinsmen clubs for many years.
Dave moved to the Sunny South Lodge for his final years where he treated the staff to daily candy tips.
Dave had many friends and acquaintances over the years which made for many stories and laughs, he will be missed by all he met.
A private Interment will be held. Those who wish to celebrate the life of Dave may do so on January 4, 2025 from 11:00 till 3:00 P.M. at 1401 Scenic Drive South.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.
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Very sorry for your loss. I am so glad we were able to spend an afternoon with Dave last summer. As he pointed out how very fortunate he was to have such a wonderful room where he could see the birds build a nest and watch the kids go to school, we realized how blessed we were to know such an amazing positive person.
We were very sorry to learn of Dave's recent passing. Dave worked for our Dad, Don Morris, at Chin Store & Cranford Super Stop many years ago. We remember him as always being very friendly...with a story to share while puffing on his pipe. RIP Dave.
Our sincere condolences to the family. We shared many meals and card games with Dave & Jean.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. He made my time working at Sunny South Lodge more bearable and I always looked forward to our morning chats...and he LOVED to chat. He never took anything too serious and loved to have a good laugh. I thought of him as my honorary grampa, he will be so missed! Happy that he will be reunited with his love <3
Rest in peace , Dave . You will be missed by all.
So sorry for your loss. Sending big hugs your way
Condolences to Dave’s family. Played many a “Ding” card games with Dave over the years as well as travelling to K 40 curling bonspiels across western Canada. He was supposed to be our team manager but you know Dave, he spent the majority of time in the lounge chatting with our opponents. So glad that a few of us from a dwindling K40 group in Taber went and had pizza and beer with Dave in October. Murray and Leslie Rochelle