Glen William Armstrong

Glen William Armstrong 3/2/1922 - 3/16/2022 Salt Lake City, UT— Glen “The All-American Boy” Armstrong played his final round of golf on his 100th birthday and parred four of his final nine holes. Two short weeks later, he peacefully ended his earthly round on 3/16/2022, to join his eternal companion, Virginia Prescott Armstrong, who preceded him in death. During his miraculous century on this earth, Glen had 9 holes-in-one, served in the Army Air Corp, bowled a 199 at 99 ¾ yrs. old, rolled a 700 series during his life, worked at Kennecott Utah Copper for 43 years, and diligently served in the Salt Lake Temple Baptistry for over 37 years. But when asked, his greatest accomplishment was his family. Glen started his century on earth, on 3/2/1922 raised by his parents alongside his brother, Gale, in a one-bedroom home in Salt Lake. During his lifetime, he saw everything from the advent of television, WWII, space travel, the personal computer, and got his first smartphone at the age of 99. He drove a Model T where he first kissed Virginia in the rumble seat. Maybe that and his black wavy hair is why she always referred to him as a ladies’ man. Glen was adventurous. He was a pilot trainer in the Army Air Corp and flew a UC78 twin engine plane with a wooden propeller. In his early years he loved to spend time with his father, brother Gale and family in Yellowstone at Fishing Bridge. Later in life, while fishing with his brother in Alaska, he caught a 168-pound halibut, and then a marlin in Mexico. His adventures didn’t end in his youth. Always willing to try something new, he’s flown a drone and he experienced virtual reality last Christmas, when he exclaimed, “Wow, that’s really something!” Christmas was his favorite holiday and was never complete until he had read the poem that he wrote on Christmas Eve, while he was missing his family as he worked at Kennecott. It was entitled, “My Thoughts on Christmas Eve.” Though he loved adventure, his taste buds and wardrobe were more tame. He loved black licorice and a good buffet, but always refused to eat anything spicy or be seen wearing green. Glen believed that golf shirts shouldn’t be made unless they had a front pocket and pink golf tees were his favorite. Glen believed in serving others and was an incredible example to all who knew him. He served in many callings in his local ward and served the Savior in the temple. He taught countless others how to golf and fish and is responsible today for three generations of golf addicts. While working at Kennecott, he played golf almost every day at Forest Dale golf course on his way home from work. In his later years Fore Lakes was his favorite. The family would like to thank the staff and patrons of Fore Lakes Golf Course for their loving adoption of Glen, many of whom referred to him as “The Legend”. Special thanks to the Intermountain Health Care Hospice Services team, including Anna, Benjamin, Mike, Pehrson, Doug and Dr. Brunker, whom our family has grown to love and took such good care of our Father and Grandfather. Glen is survived by his children; Marvin (Donna) Armstrong, Draper; Pat (Alan) Smart, St. George; Mark Armstrong, Holladay and Bonnie Armstrong, Kaysville. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. The viewing and funeral service will be held at the Ridgedale Ward. (3400 So. 1100 E.) The viewing will be held Thursday, March 24, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, and one hour prior to the funeral. The funeral will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM. Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Glen William Armstrong

March 2, 1922 - March 16, 2022