Lawrence (Larry) William Armstrong

1914-2003

Memorial services will be held for Lone Pine resident Lawrence "Larry" William 
Armstrong on Saturday, April 19, at the Trinity Church in Lone Pine at 2 p.m.

Born in Quebec, Canada, on April 29, 1914, Mr. Armstrong died on April 5, 2003, at 
his home in Lone Pine.

Larry was born to Thomas William and Myrtle Mastine Armstrong on his family's farm i
n Quebec, the second of six children. He joined the Royal Highland Regiment Canadian 
Black Watch on Sept. 9, 1939 and shipped out to England in August, 1940. He returned 
to Canada on June 11, 1945, where he met and married Irene, his wife of 57 years. 
The couple honeymooned at St. Anne's Military Hospital, where he underwent spinal 
surgery to repair a war injury.

The couple acquired and operated the family farm until 1959, when Larry fulfilled 
his lifelong dream and moved his family to California. They resided in Southern 
California until 1969 when the couple purchased Little Lake Hotel, which they 
operated for several years before finally settling in Lone Pine.

Larry loved the area and spent many happy hours exploring the terrain as a member 
of the gem club. He delighted every child he knew by filling their pockets with the 
rocks he polished. "Generations to come will surely treasure grandpa's gifts to them," 
his family said.

Larry was preceded in death by daughter, Pat Armstrong, in 1974.

He is survived by wife, Irene of Lone Pine; son, Dan Armstrong of Ridgecrest; son, 
Paul Armstrong of Lancaster; son, Peter Armstrong of Quebec; son, Jeff Harris of 
San Francisco; daughter, Loreen Armstrong of Round Valley; daughter Lucy Chappell 
of Temecula; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-
grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to the Pat Armstrong 
Memorial Scholarship Fund through the El Dorado Savings Bank in Lone Pine or the 
Trinity Church Narthex Improvement Fund.

Bishop, Inyo County, California
The Inyo Register - Tuesday, April 8, 2003
Page A-2

Transcribed by Denise S. Flynn