Robert E. Armstrong
June 2, 1932 ~ November 21, 2012
Robert E. Armstrong, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Funeral Services: 1 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Pastor Daniel Winn. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; sons, Robert (Nancy) Armstrong Jr., Paul Armstrong, Mark Armstrong, and Michael (Jamie) Armstrong; daughters, Deana Ortberg, Maria (Chuck) Downin, and Lisa Armstrong; step-children, Richard Armstrong, Jody (Greg) Thompson, Jeff Armstrong, Joe (Lynn) Armstrong, and David Armstrong; brothers, Cecil (Antonietta), James (Jan), and Wayne (Donna); sister, Susie; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Robert was born June 2, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Glen and Dorothy (Campbell) Armstrong. He worked as a truck mechanic before going to work in maintenance at Meth-Wick, retiring after 27 years. Robert enjoyed playing pool and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Barbara Brown and Edna Barnett; and daughter, Lora Armstrong. Memorials may be directed to the family. A very special thank you to the staff at Hospice of Mercy and the Oldorf Hospice House for their compassionate care.
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wEDNESDAY I LOST MY PARTNER AND BEST FRIEND. I KNOW HE IS NOT SUFFERING ANY MORE BUT I MISS HIM SO MUCH AND MY HEART IS SO BROKEN. I LOVE YOU BOB.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you.
Elise,
I’m so sorry to here Bob has passed away!!! I’m so sorry he was so sick but I know he will be in a better place now and no more hurt, but my heart goes out to you, I know it will be a ruff road for you…I will be thinking you on Monday!!! I’m going to try and make the funeral, but I’m training some one for my job right now so I don’t know if I can get off but I will be thinking of all of you if I don’t get there!!! Wish I could have seen him before this happened!! My love to you and all the family!!!!
Death is not an end-it is a crossing from here to a place of perfect peace and harmony.May happy memories of your loved one fill your thoughts,and bring comfort,strength and peace to your heart. With warmest sympathy. Jodi
Elsie and family; My prayers and hugs to you all. Bob isn’t gone, he’s just beyond the veil watching and caring for you in only an angel can. Now he’s with all of the family who have passed and we all have another angel watching over us. Blessing to you all; wish I could be with you all at this time of sorrow. God bless you all. Your cousin Pat
Dear Dad,
Not everyone has gotten the chance to know you like a few of us have. Some have referred to you as a grumpy man. And, yes there was some truth to that too. But, to those of us who you allowed in to see the gentler side of you, that wasn’t true. Through the years your heart softened. Grandchildren loved to come see & watch cartoons with you. You were never one to express your feelings much. That is ok, we knew you loved us as we do you. So many memories come flooding back from the times we would go for car rides, you helped me fix my car (made me get my hands dirty right along with you so I knew about parts), private dad talk we had when I was pregnant with my oldest just to name a few.
I have a wonderful father, but I was lucky enough to also have a wonderful step father. Couldn’t love you anymore or less. Gonna be hard to except that you are gone. You put up one heck of a fight to stay with us as long as you did. You even prepared mom for your leaving. Told her about the free oil change due on the car, taught her how to pump gas. Little things that we all take for granted. I know you stuck around as long as you could until you were sure mom would be ok…
I just want to say, thank you for coming into our lives & I love you as if I was your own daughter.
I know Bob had been sick for a while. It’s never easy saying goodbye. We love you lots Aunt Elsie. We will be keeping you and the rest of the family in our prayers.
Dear Dad,
I am going to miss you so much. But I am so thankful for the time the Lord gave us to spend together and for Elsie.
I am going to miss seeing you after work and watching Walker Texas Ranger. You were such a big part of my life and you did not really know that we are so much alike. But I told you that when we talked. I am going to miss talking to you about things. We never got to go hunting but every time I go now I will always think of you.
But as time grows short our love grew stronger. I am greatful for the memories and our time together, Dad.
I know you are now in Heaven. I will miss you and think of you always.
Love,
Bobby
PS
I forgot to mention that my Uncle’s name was Elwin Eugene Armstrong. He was born in October of 1926 while his sister, Myrna Leone, was born in January of 1925.
They have both passed on.