Howard Stanley Armstrong
Born: May 22nd, 1922
Died: March 27th, 1997
Obituary
Howard Stanley Armstrong, 74, 901 S. Eighth St., Burlington, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997, at his home. Born May 22, 1922, in Burlington, he was the son of Albert and Grace Finke Armstrong. On Nov. 23, 1952, he married Inez Swink in Oquawka, Ill. She died Dec. 13, 1991.Mr. Armstrong was an Army veteran. He worked for Burlington Paper co. for 44 years, called bingo for many organizations and played organ and piano for many years. He was a member of AARP, Loyal Order of Eagles No. 150, Musician Local No. 52 and Travelers Protective Association of America. Survivors include one son, William Swink of Burlington. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will begin after 8 a.m. Monday at Hass Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m.The funeral for Mr. Armstrong will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hass Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Gary L. Chapman officiating. Full military honors conducted by VFW Post 10102 will follow the service. Burial of the remains will be at a later date in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established.