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.
Rest in peace, Jeannie You weremy comrade and beauty school and we didn’t see each other much after that. I went on to work and you went on to work . Our life separated but I won’t forget those years. You worked hard and we have a lot of fun.
Lisa and family, so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort in the coming days and months.
So sorry to hear this. I worked with Jean at ALCO for many years. She was a wonderful person and a good friend. Prayers to her family.
Lisa & family,
She will be missed. I hadn’t seen her since I left Canton DG. Grandma was constantly working on things for the grand kids which she totally enjoyed. Lisa it is hard right now but she is in no pain. Besides she is with you each and every day. God Bless you all. Cindy Desy
Our sympathies and 🙏 prayers go out to the whole Armstrong family.I met Jean while working at the Alco/Duckwall Stores in Canton,S D.Jean was the ladies wear,boys wear,girls wear department manager.Jean enjoyed working these departments & helping the customers.Jean also worked the sewing department.I remember Jean cutting yards of fabric & folding them up nicely before giving them to the customer.I remember taking breaks in the back room with Jean,Pam & Denise & hearing all the stories she had to tell.Jean loved her family dearly.Especially her daughter Lisa & her grandchildren.Jean loved Howard dearly.Jean was a crafty lady loving to knit,crochet & sew.Jean often gave these items that she had made for birthday & Christmas gifts.Jean will be missed by all.Keep the memories of her close to your heart & cherish the pictures of her.May she rest in peace.