Emily Lucy Armstrong Zahl
October 26, 1918 - December 3, 2014

Mrs. Emily L. Armstrong Zahl, age 96, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 26, 1918 to John & Mary (McCrea) Swanson and married Harry R. Armstrong on May 7, 1938. Harry preceded Emily in death in 1985. She then married Ervin Zahl on January 28, 1988 and he preceded her in death in 1991. Emily graduated in the 3rd graduating class of North Muskegon High School in 1937. She worked in food service for Reeths Puffer Schools retiring in 1979. Emily was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church.

SURVIVORS

Son, Harry J. (Emma) Armstrong of Muskegon; daughter, Marlys (Daniel) Witham of Muskegon; ; grandchildren, Daniel (Jean), David (Amy) & Darrell (Sue) Witham, Terry (Jessica) & Kristen Armstrong; great grandchildren, Jonathan, Melissa, Madelyn, Lauren, Jay, Connor and Allison Witham, Dylan & Madison Armstrong; stepchildren, Wayne (Kathy) Zahl & Debra (Dave) Moore; step grandchildren, Matthew (Britney) Zahl, Marissa, Elise, Sam & Alex Moore, Stephany Zahl; sisters-in-law, Ann Armstrong & Alice Stafford; several nieces & nephews. She was preceded by her brothers; Warren, Alan, Paul Frank & sister, Violet.

SERVICE

Saturday, December 6, 2014, 12 noon at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. William Uetricht officiating. Interment in Sunrise Memorial Gardens.

VISITATION

Friday, December 5, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon & Saturday, 1 hour prior to the service at the church. MEMORIAL: Harbor Hospice or First Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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