Anthony "Tony" Armstrong

1961 - 2021

Born October 4, 1961 in Idaho Falls Idaho to Carol May (Cook) Armstrong and James Thelbern Armstrong.

Tony was an ambitious, creative, and witty man that enjoyed many wonderful experiences throughout his short 60 years. His favorite color was orange. He often had a pair of drum sticks with him when he drove, and he'd thump on the steering wheel though he never played the drums. He was a master bowler, ice skater, loved to roller blade and enjoyed seeing the beautiful mountains and wonderful neighbors from his front porch bench with Debra.

"We are so Blessed".

Tony graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1979 and played trumpet in the marching band. While in school he worked as a disc jockey at KUPI radio in Idaho Falls. He had a great love of music and he enjoyed sharing it with the town.

Tony had a long history of work in television. He spent many summers traveling with the "Children's Miracle Network" and had many friends and colleagues he stayed in touch with over the years. He worked at KUTV and Channel 5 - KSL. He helped produce the Salt Lake Olympics in 2002 working at Video West (KSL), the Widow Maker in 1988 (Wide World of Sports), covered Sundance Film Festivals and many other events. He also worked for TD AmeriTrade for many years and was a Scrum Master.

Tony most recently worked for Zions Bancorporation as a "Data Technician" and occasionally shared music from playlists on Friday mornings that he complied the day before from his home office. A great way to start a workday and, end the week for all his team members near and far.

On October 27, 2021, Tony took his Fathers hand then provided a family with a life changing phone call they'd been waiting for when he donated his liver. He himself had been blessed with two kidney transplants, the last of which he had for over 22 years. He'd encourage friends and family to become donors and give the gift of life.

Tony leaves behind his beautiful Mother, Carol May (Cook) Armstrong; Sisters: Judy (Larry) Rapoza - Sacramento CA, Tammy Simkins - Pahrump NV, and Tracy (Brady) Case - Freestone CO. Proud father of Daughter Jessica LaRee Armstrong - West Valley UT; Son Devin James (Cassie) Armstrong - Midvale UT; Wife Debra Aldridge-Armstrong - Sandy UT.; Debra's Daughter Amanda Aldridge - Sandy, Ut; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by Brother-in-law Terry (Fig) Simkins - Pahrump NV, and Father James Thelbern Armstrong - Pahrump NV.