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David Armstrong Obituary
July 11, 1939-April 24, 2012
David B. Armstrong, age 72, was the owner and president of Dave's Air Conditioning, Inc. of the Coachella Valley for over 40 years, died comfortably in his home in North Shore, Calif. on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 following a courageous battle with heart disease. He was born July 11, 1939, in Brawley, Calif. David served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Indio, Calif. where He served as an Elder for several years. He loved his church so much that he helped rebuild SDA churches with other missionaries throughout Baja California. He also supported many charities throughout our local community. David is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Armstrong, daughters; Suzanne Armstrong & Johanna Islas (of former wife, Evelyn Armstrong), Norma Sanchez, Martha Arreola, Claudia Padilla and Elizabeth Vasquez, sons; Albert Armstrong (Mother, Beatrice Garza), Edward Armstrong, Manuel Cuevas, Amador Cuevas and Ricardo Vasquez, sisters; Elizabeth & Rachel Armstrong and Nora Montano, brothers; Gilbert Armstrong, David and Joe Espinoza. He is further survived by 28 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, Edward & Josephine Armstrong, he was preceded in death by his son, David Aaron Armstrong Jr. and five brothers; Eddie, Albert, Alex, Danny and Andrew Armstrong. Relatives and friends are welcome at the Castillas Family Funeral Home located at 85-891 Grapefruit Blvd, Coachella, CA - Pastor David Perez, of SDA Church in Perris, Calif. will officiate the services. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 1st from 4:00 p.m. to midnight with services at 6:00 p.m. funeral service will be Wednesday May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. David will be laid to rest at his final destination at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, Calif. on a later date. We would like to thank all of the staff at Sharp Memorial Hospital Cardiac Center in San Diego, CA, Dr. Damon E. Kelsay, of Desert Cardiology at EMC, Staff at Desert Oasis and the many healthcare workers for their help and support of Our Beloved David B. Armstrong.
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Suzanne Armstrong
May 14, 2012
To all who have posted on this guestbook. Thank you so much. Your kind words and caring thoughts play such a big part in lifting the spirit and touching the heart during this difficult time. My Father, David Armstrong, I called him "Daddy" and he called me his #1 girl... Will live forever in Our hearts. He was a wonderful father, lived a honest life and was truly courageous to the end. All our life my father taught us to fear God and to live by the golden rule. He loved his church and the people in it...I know that he was truly grateful for all the prayers that we received in his behalf. He had a great life! Together we lived, loved, laughed and we finally danced for the first and last time at my 50th Birthday party. I am blessed, feel complete as a daughter would of a relationship with her Father. And I Thank you Lord for the times we had together!
Thanks again for your expressions of love & sympathy.
May 10, 2012
Dave will always be remembered as a valued pioneer in our community. Now, he's safely home. Thinking of you Johanna.
Lori Abdelnour
Henry & Renee (Rios) Sanchez
May 2, 2012
Armstrong Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends
Roy & Kelly Rubio
April 30, 2012
Our condolences to David's family. May he rest in peace.
April 30, 2012
To all of Dave's family Pita, Suzanne, and Johanna our prayers and our condolences are with you.
From Rayo & Aurora Huerta and family. We love you guys and our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God Bless your entire family. Amen
Mary Gonzales Brhel
April 30, 2012
Suzanne, my yaya sister, Marty and I feel blessed to have spent a short while with your dad and you in San Diego. Both of you had one of the most incredible bonds, that will remain etched in your hearts forever!
April 29, 2012
Dear Suzanne and loved ones,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you
I will always remember Suzanne your smile dancing with your father.
Love, Scotty Beaty & Bart Gray
Brunie Alderete Oyao
April 29, 2012
May you rest in peace David. You will b with my Cousin Yolanda Alderete Armstrong and Your Brother Danny. See you soon. Brunie Alderete Oyao
Johanna Islas
April 28, 2012
“I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)I am never without it (anywhere
I go you go,
I carry your heart (I carry it in my heart)”
Kenneth Miles
April 28, 2012
To all of Dave's family, my wife Karen and I wish to offer our condolances on Dave's passing. He was a great American and a really fine man. He was a great help to us when we built our home, honest, hard working and true to his word. He was not only our contractor, but our friend. We will miss him. May he rest in peace.
General Ken Miles, USAF (Ret)
Chaplain Richard Reuer
April 27, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. “Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry” (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, please send me your home address to where the card be mailed. Send to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. This is a free service to fallen veteran families.)
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