DONALD MELDRUM ARMSON

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DONALD MELDRUM ARMSON Donald Meldrum Armson passed away peacefully in Greeley, Colorado, February 11, 2018. Don was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on December 3, 1930. He is survived by his sons, Don Armson (Jessica) and Ron Armson (Linda); daughters, Julie Forster (Pete) and Keri Miller (Todd); grandchildren, Adam Forster, Patti Forster Erickson, Nick Armson, Brooke Armson Costa, Mitchell Armson, and 12 great-grandchildren. Don grew up in St. James, his parents, Bert and Janet Armson owned the Bruce Grocery. Don married Barbara Beckman in 1955, they were married for 59 years before she preceded him in death in 2014. Don and Barb grew up just blocks from each other and spent a lot of time at the St. James community ice rink. Don and Barb spent most of their married years living and raising their family in California; spending over 20 years in Reedley, CA, farming, growing mostly stone fruit and raisins. Those were busy, happy years. Most of those years they were surrounded by their children and grandchildren. Family was always his priority, camping and trips back to Falcon Lake each summer brought many happy memories for the family. He played and coached a lot of sports in his younger years. He also enjoyed restoring vintage cars and had many. Don was a friend to everyone and enjoyed being the life of the party. Don started his career at MTS and after moving to California worked for GTE for 30 years. He held a variety of positions during those years, from lineman and cable splicer to Manager. He was very active in the Telephone Pioneers Association and made many good friends from those years of working. Don will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but we are rejoicing that he is in heaven now and reunited with Barb and many other family and friends. A private family service will be held.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2018