Herbert Armstrong

Herbert Francis Armstrong passed away July 14, 2011 of natural causes. Herb was born Feb. 13, 1923 to Francis and Gladys (Zimmerman) Armstrong in Broadview, MT. His family moved to Havre in 1929. Herb enlisted in the Navy Seabees in 1942, served in the Pacific Theater and was discharged in 1945. Herb married Mary Mosbrucker on September 4, 1946. They made their home in Havre and later Billings. He spent most of his career with Texaco. He was a long time proud member of VFW.

Herb was a kind, gentle and compassionate husband, father and grandfather. His sense of humor and smile made us all smile with him. His quick wit and kindness was with him till the end. Family gatherings will always be a treasured memory.

Herb was preceded in death by son Robert Earl, son- in-law Stan Rubel, and sisters Clara Lowen and Doris Crocker.

He is survived by his wife Mary; children, Carol Rubel, Joyce (Rob) Miller and Susan (Perry) Paluck; Grandchildren Jeremy (Laura) Armstrong, Jessica (Eric) VanHemelryck, Christine (Lorne) Koch, Katelyn, Kelsey and Karly Miller, Tyler and Megan Paluck; Great-Grandchildren Shad, Aiden, Camten and Trinity Armstrong, Taycee and Kinsee VanHemelryck, Keira and Kade Koch. He is also survived by brother Earl (Annette) Armstrong, several nieces and nephews and Mary’s extended family in Havre.

Memorial may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Ministries

Vigil service will be 7 p.m. Monday, July 18 at Michelotti-Sawyers. Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19th at St. Pius X Church. Committal will be at the Yellowstone County Veteran’s Cemetery.

Remembrances

I became acquainted with Herb in the mid 1960's when he delivered gasoline to me at the Wild Horse Port of Entry NW of Havre, where I was a US Customs Officer for 25 years. He was a good friend and I was very sorry to have his service end when I understood Texaco discontinued their bulk program. Vaya con Dios, Herb.
Ed & Sarah Ostlund

Herb will be greatly missed. I have so many great memories of the fun times the Braleys, Damchens and Armstrongs had. We had so much fun at the lake and in the neighborhood.... No matter who lives in your old house it is always Armstongs or (Herb & Marys) house. our hearts go out to you at this time of loss. Just remember we love you all and sending hugs and prayers to you. Thankful you will have so many Great memories.Hugs to you Mary, Carol, Joyce, Susan , Jeremy and families We loved Herb God will take good care of him.
Butch & Polly Albertson & boys

Mary, Carol Joyce Susan, I am sorry to hear about Herb, I will never forget him. Every time I drive by the old house, it brings back so many memories of my childhood. I also remember once at the Texaco station at the bottom of the street, I was with my dad and he was filling up his pick up he told me to turn the key to see how much fuel was in the tank. Well being very young I turned the key to far, the pick up jumped forward and the gas pump was torn from the machine. There was gas everywhere… Herb happened to be there checking on something and came out and gave me a hug and told me not to worry about it accidents happen.
He was a great man; he will be missed by so man.
Love you guys

Mardy Albertson Robinson

To The Armstrong Family
I moved to Havre in 1967 as an apprentice barber and didn’t know anyone in town. I always appreciated Herb getting right into my chair and visited with me as if we were old friends. Herb was always a favorite customer in the barber shop because of his considerate attitude. The world was a better place with Herb here.
Ruben J McKinney
Havre