Bill Osborne Armstrong

It is with great sadness that the family of Harlan Osborne Armstrong (Bill), announces his passing on April 7, 2020 at the age of 96. He leaves to mourn: his loving wife of 75 years, Claire, three loving daughters, Margaret Ruth Valin (Gerry), Kathryn Claire Sutley (Ryan), and Eileen Elinor Marco (Don); also his grandchildren, Kenneth (Megan) Cunningham, Sanden Sutley, Aaron (Cecily) Sutley, Lucas Marco, Lisa (Dan) Marco, and Warren Marco; also his great grandchildren Zaeden Sutley, Verridy Sutley, Qwynn Cunningham, Thomas Moisan, Max Gauvreau, and Michael Moisan. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, who he was very fond of.

Bill was born in Star City, Saskatchewan, December 6, 1923, to Gracie and Will Armstrong. He was predeceased by three brothers, Louis (Bud), Raymond, and Blair, and three sisters Dorothy, Roberta, and Lorna. He grew up on the family farm in Ridgedale, Saskatchewan, then moved to Edmonton to join the RCAF as a navigator during the second world war. It was in Edmonton that he met his future wife, Claire.

He worked at Texaco Refinery for 34 years, retiring in 1984. They lived on an acreage near Elk Island Park for 20 years before moving back to Edmonton to be closer to their family. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Since 2017, Bill and Claire have lived at the Devonshire Seniors Residence.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Diabetes Foundation would be greatly appreciated.