Diane L. Armstrong, 53, of Leesport, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Sentara
Lehigh Hospital-Norfolk, VA. She was the wife of John B.
Armstrong. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was a daughter of
Barbara(Baremore) Shipe of Belvidere, NJ and the late
William Shipe. Diane grew up in Harmony Township, NJ and was a
graduate of Belvidere High School. She was a proud veteran
of the United States Navy and was employed in the
moving industry most of her life. She loved sunny
beaches, sipping Sangria's on the patio, gardening, and
all animals, especially her beloved dogs. In addition to her
mother and husband, Diane is survived by: two
daughters, Shaylyn Gates and her partner Billy Peron of
Leesport and Patricia Gates wife of Kaylee Austin of Virginia Beach; one
grandson, Liam Peron; one granddaughter, Addison, and three
sisters, Robin Schaffer, Dawne Reeder and Marcy
Shipe. She was pre deceased by sister, Bonnie Fear.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 9, 2016
from 11:00-12:00 am with memorial services beginning at
12:00 pm at Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church 537 N
Main St. Bernville, PA. Interment private at the convenience
of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to the GoFundMe page set up on Facebook, or Diane's
favorite charity, Lung Cancer Alliance, 1700 K Street NW,
#600, Washington, D.C. 20006.
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