Floyd L. Armstrong

Floyd L. Armstrong, 81, of Wesley, Iowa passed away Sunday, February 2, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa.

Floyd Linheart Armstrong, the son of Charles and Alma Ida (Riley) Armstrong, was born January 11, 1922, in Lone Rock, Iowa.  Floyd was raised in the Livermore area and graduated from Livermore High School.  He enjoyed helping his family on the farm, where he got his first taste of truck driving.  Floyd went into the service and proudly served under General Patton during WWII.  Following his discharge Floyd returned to the Livermore area.

On November 18, 1947, Floyd was united in marriage with Dorothy Fish.  The couple later moved to Wesley where they raised their four children: Melvin "Nick", Calvin, Debra, and Larry.  Floyd continued to reside in Wesley until the time of his death.

Floyd drove dump trucks and cement trucks for over 40 years.  The last was for Peck Ready Mix and Croft Ready Mix of Algona.  He loved driving trucks, but one thing he loved more was fishing.  He and Dorothy spent many days by lakes fishing.  He passed his love for fishing to his children and grandchildren, especially Cody, Melony, Matthew.

Floyd was a member of the Corwith America Legion and Algona V.F.W.

Those left to cherish his memory include his three sons: Melvin "Nick" Armstrong of Corwith, Calvin Armstrong and his wife, Vila of Algona, Larry Armstong and his wife, Julie of Wesley; one daughter Debra McDermott and her husband, Kevin of Britt; eight grandchildren: Calvin Armstrong, Jr., JoAnne Armstrong, Amanda Armstrong, Lacy Armstrong, Cody Armstrong, Brandy Armstrong, Melony McDermott, and Matthew McDermott; one brother Donald "Dutch" Armstrong and his wife, Tootie of Arizona; and two sisters-in-law Vera Fish of Corwith and Allie Fish of Algona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy, grandson Kevin Armstrong, and two brothers: Earl and Milton Armstrong.