DE PRINS, Armand

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ April 16, 2009 Armand De Prins, 74, of Snowflake was taken by our Lord April 8, 2009, to be with his beloved wife, Simonne, who preceded him in death. He was born Aug. 20, 1934, in Merksem/Antwerp, Belgium, Europe. Armand left Europe in January 1953 to begin a new life in America. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1958. After serving, Armand settled in Chicago, Ill., calling for Simonne's hand in marriage from Belgium in 1959. He enjoyed his career of commercial HVAC in Chicago and Reading, Pa., until 1997. He and his wife retired to Arizona to be with their family. Armand is survived by his son, Harry (Nanci). His loyalty and friendship will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To ensure Armand's passion lives on, please consider a donation to Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 3950, San Rafael, CA 94912-3950. Arrangements were handled by Bueler Mortuary.