Obituary for Mr. B. Delbert Armstrong
B. Delbert Armstrong, passed on 28, December 2022, Del and his wife, Barbara lived in Mena the last forty-two years and lived their lives well.
Born in the throes of the Depression, in Lebanon, Missouri. In 1934 he learned the value of a dollar, the necessity of hard work and the principles that make a strong family. As was common in the times, Del quit school after eighth grade so that he could work to help support the family.
IN 1952 Del enlisted in the air force. In 1955 while stationed in Yuma, Arizona he met Barbara. While he didn't know it at the time, the two of them would live a life that would produce three children and take them around the world.
Their travels took them from bullfights in Portugal to sumo wrestling in Japan. Del was assigned to strategic air command and in 1967 served a tour in Vietnam. From there Del and Barbara were inseparable and lived their lives taking care of their family and enjoyed their time together.
Among the many qualities Del displayed his unyielding work ethic is what many comment on. Once he took on a task there would be no denying the end result. He had a bullish determinism and if you didn't know him, you'd think him stubborn. What it was in actuality though was pride in a job well done. The ability to set a goal and accomplish it, regardless of the obstacles, may have been the best lesion he taught his children.
In his free time, he loved to spend time outside. He loved to garden and had a green thumb, many would envy. Many of his summer days were filled with gardening and canning with Barbara by his side. They loved shopping for antiques and enjoyed driving around the country together. Del and Barbara loved country music and thoroughly loved trips to Branson, Missouri.
Later in life Del knocked on the door of salvation and gave his life to the Lord. He will be surely missed by those who loved him and those who knew him.
Del is predeceased by his parents, Del and Alice; two brothers, Ed and Ben; and his wife Barbara. He leaves behind three children, Susan, Roger, and David: eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren as well as three great-great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Armstrong will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, in Mena, Arkansas. Brother Donnie Jewell will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Cemetery Details
Pinecrest Memorial Park
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home
611 Janssen Street
Mena, AR 71953
Telephone (479) 394-1310
Fax (479) 394-2984
https://www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
B. Delbert Armstrong, passed on 28, December 2022, Del and his wife, Barbara lived in Mena the last forty-two years and lived their lives well.
Born in the throes of the Depression, in Lebanon, Missouri. In 1934 he learned the value of a dollar, the necessity of hard work and the principles that make a strong family. As was common in the times, Del quit school after eighth grade so that he could work to help support the family.
IN 1952 Del enlisted in the air force. In 1955 while stationed in Yuma, Arizona he met Barbara. While he didn't know it at the time, the two of them would live a life that would produce three children and take them around the world.
Their travels took them from bullfights in Portugal to sumo wrestling in Japan. Del was assigned to strategic air command and in 1967 served a tour in Vietnam. From there Del and Barbara were inseparable and lived their lives taking care of their family and enjoyed their time together.
Among the many qualities Del displayed his unyielding work ethic is what many comment on. Once he took on a task there would be no denying the end result. He had a bullish determinism and if you didn't know him, you'd think him stubborn. What it was in actuality though was pride in a job well done. The ability to set a goal and accomplish it, regardless of the obstacles, may have been the best lesion he taught his children.
In his free time, he loved to spend time outside. He loved to garden and had a green thumb, many would envy. Many of his summer days were filled with gardening and canning with Barbara by his side. They loved shopping for antiques and enjoyed driving around the country together. Del and Barbara loved country music and thoroughly loved trips to Branson, Missouri.
Later in life Del knocked on the door of salvation and gave his life to the Lord. He will be surely missed by those who loved him and those who knew him.
Del is predeceased by his parents, Del and Alice; two brothers, Ed and Ben; and his wife Barbara. He leaves behind three children, Susan, Roger, and David: eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren as well as three great-great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Armstrong will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, in Mena, Arkansas. Brother Donnie Jewell will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Cemetery Details
Pinecrest Memorial Park
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home
611 Janssen Street
Mena, AR 71953
Telephone (479) 394-1310
Fax (479) 394-2984
https://www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
Obituary for Mr. B. Delbert Armstrong
B. Delbert Armstrong, passed on 28, December 2022, Del and his wife, Barbara lived in Mena the last forty-two years and lived their lives well.
Born in the throes of the Depression, in Lebanon, Missouri. In 1934 he learned the value of a dollar, the necessity of hard work and the principles that make a strong family. As was common in the times, Del quit school after eighth grade so that he could work to help support the family.
IN 1952 Del enlisted in the air force. In 1955 while stationed in Yuma, Arizona he met Barbara. While he didn't know it at the time, the two of them would live a life that would produce three children and take them around the world.
Their travels took them from bullfights in Portugal to sumo wrestling in Japan. Del was assigned to strategic air command and in 1967 served a tour in Vietnam. From there Del and Barbara were inseparable and lived their lives taking care of their family and enjoyed their time together.
Among the many qualities Del displayed his unyielding work ethic is what many comment on. Once he took on a task there would be no denying the end result. He had a bullish determinism and if you didn't know him, you'd think him stubborn. What it was in actuality though was pride in a job well done. The ability to set a goal and accomplish it, regardless of the obstacles, may have been the best lesion he taught his children.
In his free time, he loved to spend time outside. He loved to garden and had a green thumb, many would envy. Many of his summer days were filled with gardening and canning with Barbara by his side. They loved shopping for antiques and enjoyed driving around the country together. Del and Barbara loved country music and thoroughly loved trips to Branson, Missouri.
Later in life Del knocked on the door of salvation and gave his life to the Lord. He will be surely missed by those who loved him and those who knew him.
Del is predeceased by his parents, Del and Alice; two brothers, Ed and Ben; and his wife Barbara. He leaves behind three children, Susan, Roger, and David: eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren as well as three great-great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Armstrong will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, in Mena, Arkansas. Brother Donnie Jewell will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Cemetery Details
Pinecrest Memorial Park
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home
611 Janssen Street
Mena, AR 71953
Telephone (479) 394-1310
Fax (479) 394-2984
https://www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
B. Delbert Armstrong, passed on 28, December 2022, Del and his wife, Barbara lived in Mena the last forty-two years and lived their lives well.
Born in the throes of the Depression, in Lebanon, Missouri. In 1934 he learned the value of a dollar, the necessity of hard work and the principles that make a strong family. As was common in the times, Del quit school after eighth grade so that he could work to help support the family.
IN 1952 Del enlisted in the air force. In 1955 while stationed in Yuma, Arizona he met Barbara. While he didn't know it at the time, the two of them would live a life that would produce three children and take them around the world.
Their travels took them from bullfights in Portugal to sumo wrestling in Japan. Del was assigned to strategic air command and in 1967 served a tour in Vietnam. From there Del and Barbara were inseparable and lived their lives taking care of their family and enjoyed their time together.
Among the many qualities Del displayed his unyielding work ethic is what many comment on. Once he took on a task there would be no denying the end result. He had a bullish determinism and if you didn't know him, you'd think him stubborn. What it was in actuality though was pride in a job well done. The ability to set a goal and accomplish it, regardless of the obstacles, may have been the best lesion he taught his children.
In his free time, he loved to spend time outside. He loved to garden and had a green thumb, many would envy. Many of his summer days were filled with gardening and canning with Barbara by his side. They loved shopping for antiques and enjoyed driving around the country together. Del and Barbara loved country music and thoroughly loved trips to Branson, Missouri.
Later in life Del knocked on the door of salvation and gave his life to the Lord. He will be surely missed by those who loved him and those who knew him.
Del is predeceased by his parents, Del and Alice; two brothers, Ed and Ben; and his wife Barbara. He leaves behind three children, Susan, Roger, and David: eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren as well as three great-great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Armstrong will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, in Mena, Arkansas. Brother Donnie Jewell will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Cemetery Details
Pinecrest Memorial Park
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home
611 Janssen Street
Mena, AR 71953
Telephone (479) 394-1310
Fax (479) 394-2984
https://www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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