Donald E. Armstrong

Donald E. Armstrong, 87, of Forest, passed away on Aug. 13, 2022. He was born in Sandy Lake, PA on Aug. 8, 1935 to Paul H. Armstrong and Doris W. Carlson Armstrong. He was a 1953 graduate of Sandy Lake High School. He then served in the United States Army for 3 years. Donald married his high school sweetheart, Norma Jean Dye, on June 22, 1957. Don wore many hats while living in PA. He worked law enforcement at Pymatuming, with the PA highway department with Elmer Silata, and last as Secretary and Treasurer with Sandy Lake Township. He enjoyed volunteering with Helping Hands and was involved from its beginning. Don retired to Virginia where his children live. In VA, he made weekly visits to a local nursing home where he enjoyed visiting and sharing with the residents. He loved watching the many animals on his farm including cows, sheep, and pets. He enjoyed riding his tractor, hunting, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Forest Baptist Church. Donald is survived by his wife, Norma, at home, and one son, Todd Armstrong and his daughter, Haley of Newport News, VA. Also, one daughter, Andrea Weisenstein and her husband Keith, of Forest, VA and their children: Samantha Morley (Gavin) of Bedford, VA, Stephanie Humble (Robbie) of Havelock, NC, Julia Meadows (Mark) of Lynchburg, VA, Jeff Weisenstein (Cody) of Bedford, VA, Luke Weisenstein of Williamsburg, VA, Adam Weisenstein (Tiana) of Lynchburg, VA, Grace Weisenstein of Forest, VA, Rebekah Weisenstein of Forest, VA and 9 great-grandchildren. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert J. Armstrong. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Helping Hands (51 Lake St., Stoneboro, PA 16153) or the charity of choice. There will be a Memorial Service for the immediate family only. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360