Thursday, April 25, 2024
Lanny Edward Armbruster was born in Wenatchee, Washington, on November 19, 1949, to Ed and Pat (McLallen) Armbruster. On November 7, 2018, he peacefully passed into eternity from his home in Manson.
Lanny grew up in Manson enjoying what Lake Chelan and the surrounding mountains had to offer, especially trips with family and friends to the cabin in Stehekin with infamous rides in Grampa Jim’s yellow jeep. After graduation from Manson High School, he attended Eastern Washington University and Central Washington University, spending summers working for the Forest Service. He later went to McGrath, Alaska to work as an Air Tactical Group Supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources Helitack Fire Suppression crew. After returning to Manson, he managed the family orchard following his father’s death in 1990. Lanny was the first manager of the Manson Parks Department, working there for 25 years until his retirement. He was active on several board of directors and enjoyed community service throughout his life. He especially enjoyed his time spent as a reading volunteer at Manson Elementary, mentoring many young people, his morning coffee group and discussions at Bible studies.
Lanny is survived by his mother Pat Armbruster, sisters Vicki Peebles (Herold) and Karen Jeffries (Marv), and brothers Todd Armbruster and Tony Armbruster, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and many close friends who were always there for him.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Student Sunshine Fund at the Manson School District Office.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the North Shore Bible Church, 123 Wapato Point Parkway, Manson, Washington, on November 19, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Earlier, at 9:30 a.m., interment will be for family only at Fraternal Cemetery, Chelan.
Please leave any thoughts and memories for the family at www.prechtrose.com.
Services are under the direction of Precht Rose Chapel of Chelan.
