Dohn Armon
September 12, 1933 ~ February 3, 2020
Dohn Armon, 86, of Cedar Rapids, died February 3, 2020, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Visitation 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, use 17th Street entrance. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Surviving Dohn are his wife, Judith; children, John (Kelly) Armon, Dohn (Angie) Armon, and Danelle (Scott) Hill; grandchildren, Aidan, Chloe, Rhea, Ava, Tierney, Austin, and Lindsay; great-grandson, Jasper; sister, Carolyn (Dale) Leary; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Dohn Raymon was born September 12, 1933, in Cedar Rapids, the son of John and Estella (Dostal) Armon. He served his country in the United States Army. Then in June of 1955, he married his love, Judith Ann Steggall. They were blessed to be together for the last 65 years. After graduation with a degree in Architecture from Iowa State University, Dohn worked at various firms in California and Iowa.
A quiet, honest man who spoke with care and loved his family, Dohn enjoyed camping, gardening, and dragging his family to bluegrass concerts. He also enjoyed woodworking and bird watching.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debbi Renie Norvell; and sister, Eunice Pillard.
Memorials may be directed to Mercy Foundation or APG Foundation.
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Lovely man. Lovely family. Sweet Manhattans were on the menu the first time Dohn and Judy welcomed us into their home. His handshake, warm smile, and intelligence stand out when I think of Dohn.
A man of few words but he didn’t need any. He spoke with love, kindness and always saying please and thank you. I will miss you Daddy Dohn. Mooah
So sorry for theDohn Armon family
Judy, Ione and I send our love and condolences to you on this sad day. We have lost touch with you and Dohn over the years but today we relive some of the wonderful times we had together through high school and beyond. Judy, use that beautiful voice of yours to sing praises to our Almighty God. Sending our love. Ione and Leonard
“Deepest sympathy” from Linda McNamara Earley
Very saddened to hear of Dohn’s passing. I never met a more polite person who was more friend and father figure to me and my family. Dohn and Judy played pseudo grandparents to the kids for quite a few years. He will be greatly missed. No one could stir hot cocoa quite like Dohn when the rest of scared the neighborhood with our caroling. At least mine voice scared them. Much love to all the Armon family. Love Dan, Sheila, Ben, Laura and Jenny Deininger
So sorry to hear of Dohn’s passing. I have such fond memories of time spent with him and Judy during my childhood. Now an adult, I love knowing that we shared many of the same hobbies. Sending love to Judy, Dohn and Angie, and the rest of Dohns family. -Jenny Deininger (Youngest daughter of Dan and Sheila Deininger)
So much love going out to the dear Armon family. My memories of spending time with all of you are some of the best of my growing up. I so remember Daddy Dohn giving me rides back to Cedar Rapids from Iowa City when I got homesick in college. Always so kind, and always made me feel special. Thank you all so much for sharing him with the rest of us.
Big Dohn, as he was known to many of us kids (so as not to be confused with Little Dohn – a.k.a. Dohn Thomas), taught us manners and to behave, merely with his presence. He was one of the adults, along with Judy, my parents and the Worsfolds that gave me my love of camping. As he was a man of few words, he often taught through his actions. How to listen, how to be respectful, how to contemplate. He persistently and kindly reminded everyone to say please and thank you. And he did not often show a lot of emotion, but the most common one was happiness – when a big kind smile would spread across his face. You are missed Big Dohn. Now rest easy… please.
Dohn and Judy opened their hearts and home to me and my family very early in my life. Their family was like ours. I can’t remember a time when their door wasn’t unlocked. Dohn was a wonderful man. It was later in life before I realized, “Daddy Dohn” wasn’t his birth name. It was truly a gift to feel like part of their family. Much love goes out to the Armon family. Dohn was a very big part of my early life.
Dohn and Judy were always so welcoming to me when I moved to Cedar Rapids. Without any parents in CR, I felt extremely lucky to be welcomed not only into the Hayes family but also by the Armon’s . The Armon home was always filled with laughter, smiles and the fridge was alwas stocked with plenty of ham, turkey and fresh tomatoes for us to raid. Through the years, there were many Thanksgivings, Christmas’, caroling and summer nights in the yard, relaxing and enjoying the company of all the Armon family. Dohn – you will be greatly missed but not forgotten. You’ve done good work! May God hold you forever in the palm of His hand.