David Arthur Armstrong

David Armstrong

Bluffdale, Utah

It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Arthur Armstrong, beloved husband, father and friend. His sudden, unexpected passing has left all of us stunned and feeling the loss of this great man.　His grandson Chase said it best "heaven got a great one tonight" (although they already had him).

David Arthur Armstrong,　72, passed away on　May 22, 2017 in Lehi.　He was born on　July 5, 1944,　in　St. Anthony, Idaho　to　Wilson　and　Venice Taylor Armstrong.

David　grew up in　Idaho Falls.　After high school he attended　Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah　where　he received his Bachelor’s degree in　Economics. He served as an officer in the US Navy.　He established Builder’s Rent-All in 1978, and never really did retire.

David married his sweetheart and best friend, Marianne Ross on April 25, 1968　in　Provo, Utah. The marriage was solemnized May 29, 1969 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were happily married for　49　years. Dave　was an active member all his life in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many different capacities: bishop, branch presidency, high council, stake YM president, ward YM president, Sunday school teacher, and temple worker. He was happiest working with the youth.　As a young man he faithfully served in the Central Atlantic States Mission in 1963-65. Dave also served with his wife Marianne in three SLC Inner City missions. Together they served the last seven years as　Addiction Recovery Program missionaries.

David proudly served in the Boy Scouts of America, and was a district chairman. He loved the scouting program.

He enjoyed　hunting, fishing, and being in the great outdoors. Trail riding was another love, especially exploring on the Paiute Trail. But his favorite sport was spoiling his grandkids.

David is survived by　his　wife,　Marianne Armstrong;　children: Erin (Ryan) Hunt, Tanya (Doug) Miller, Mark (Emily) Armstrong, Blake (Janice) Armstrong, Jeff (Michele) Armstrong, and Alicia (David) Bryan;　siblings: Dick (Judy) Armstrong, Jim Gregory, Dan (Lorene) Armstrong, Diana (Kent) Secrist, Janice Vick, Karen (Mark) Mitchell, Tim (Marie) Ross and Annette Cutler; and his　28 grandchildren.

David　was preceded in death by　his parents; and his sister, Linda Gregory. Also by Mark and Leah Rae Ross, and Thomas Jeffery Ross.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at　10:00 a.m. in the Bluffdale 5th Ward Chapel, 15040 Mountainside Drive, Bluffdale, Utah 84065, where friends may call from 8:00-9:30am. Burial will be in the　Elsinore Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. with military rites by the Monroe American Legion Post #37 and Navy Honor Guard. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com