Ralph Armstrong

December 26, 1918 - February 29, 2008

Ralph Armstrong, 89, of Seattle, Wash., formerly of Monaca, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008.

Born December 26, 1918, he was a son of the late Ralph and Leona Hicks Armstrong. A veteran of the US Navy and US Coast Guard with 20 years of service, Ralph?s tours of duty included the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during World War II and the Korean War. He also served tours of duty at the North and South Poles on an ice-breaker. After his retirement Ralph settled in Seattle, Wash.

He leaves his wife, Jewel; a son, Malory; four daughters, Terri, Robin, Christine and Diane; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a sister Dorothy Johnston and her husband, John, of Center Twp.

In addition to his parents Ralph was preceded in death by a sister, Theo Donaldson and two brothers, Bill and Harry Armstrong.

Interment was at the National Cemetery, Kent, Wash.

The family is being assisted locally by Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Ave., Monaca.

For online condolences, directions and other information, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Ralph Armstrong, 89, of Seattle, Wash., formerly of Monaca, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008. Born December 26, 1918, he was a son of the late Ralph and Leona Hicks Armstrong. A veteran of the US Navy and US Coast Guard with 20 years of service, Ralph?s tours of duty included the Atlantic and PacificContinue Reading

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dorothy and john, you have our sympathy in your time of loss. mom is in florida and will give you a call when she gets back home after march 12th. thanks jon

Our sincere sympathies to the family. We are good friends of Dorothy and was acquainted with Harry over the years at our work with the Pittsburgh Tube Co.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.