Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Service: A celebration of Jean’s Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD. 

          Jean Armstrong was born on January 24, 1959 to Charles and Myrna (Klein) Armstrong.  She passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Sanford USD Medical Center due to complications from COPD.

Jean grew up in rural Canton, SD where she attended school, graduating in 1977.  She attended Stewarts School of Hairstyling where she earned a degree and began styling hair at the Canton Good Samaritan Center.  She then started her career with Alco which lasted more than 20 years.  After Alco closed, she worked at Dollar General before having to retire due to failing health.

Jean was a creative person who loved to crochet, knit, and sew.  She made many things for friends and relatives.  She also enjoyed reading and watching movies.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Lisa Pederson (Brian Risty), granddaughters, Alyssa Haas (Tyler St. Denny), Quinn Pederson, and Blake Pederson; her two brothers, Jeff Armstrong and Kevin Armstrong; and her cat, Allie.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and special friend, Howard Van Muyden.

A celebration of Jean’s Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.  Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.