Edward W. “Pete” Armstrong
February 5, 1921 ~ June 8, 2009
Armstrong, Edward W. “Pete”, 88, Chairman of the Board of McCormick-Armstrong, died peacefully at home Monday, June 8, 2009. Visitation with the family will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Downing and Lahey East Mortuary and Funeral is 3:30 pm Thursday, June 11, 2009 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 N. Stratford. Pete was the son of Sarah Alice and Charley Armstrong. He was born in Wichita on February 5, 1921, attended North High School and the University of Wichita. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a Photo Officer. Pete joined McCormick-Armstrong Company, Inc. in 1946 and later served as President and CEO of the company. Other business interests include the High Plains Journal in Dodge City and Terrell Publishing in Kansas City, Missouri. He had a great love of travel, photography, fine arts, athletics, education, community and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert Armstrong. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred “Mickey” McCoy Armstrong, four daughters; Sally (John) Hudnall of Lawrence, KS, Marilyn (Joseph) Hughey of Santa Fe, NM, Carolyn (Phillip) Virden of Lake City, CO, Susie (Stuart) Palmer of Jackson, WY, grandchildren; Chris, Andy and Scott Hudnall, Lily and Dasha Virden and Sarah (Russell) Palmer Greenall-Sharp and Annie and Emily Palmer. Memorials have been established with Wichita State University Foundation, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260 and Trees For Life, 3006 West St. Louis, Wichita, KS 67203.
Visitation with the family will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Downing and Lahey East Mortuary
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Dear Armstrong family, I was so sorry to read of Mr. Armstrong’s death. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing him well; I remember fondly his association with Mom and Dad. He most certainly left a legacy with WSU and the Wichita community. More importantly he left a strong legacy with him family. His spirit will continue to live on through those that knew and loved him. Hold fast to the many wonderful memories of him that you have. Those memories are a permanent part of you, and will always be there for you to enjoy. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Jinx Saggau Moore
Dear Mickey & Family, In our Bulls&Bears organization Pete was was the ‘godfather’ of knowledge – but above it all he was a wonderful gentleman….your pain and sorrow is deeply shared at our house. Best wishes Don & Wilma Gaylor
Mickey, We were so sorry to read about the passing of Pete. We have enjoyed being with him on occasion at the WSU games with Nadine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Don and Linda Beauchamp