Kenneth Barclay Armitage

A great scientist and better friend!!!!

Ken was at the top of the nicest people I have met. I doubt I would have made it through grad school without his support. Lanny Schwartz

Ken provided me with papers on marmots and book on ground-dwelling squirrels (1984). He was Great Marmotologist.

Ken was a valued colleague in the marmoteering/groundsquirrelling community. I got to know him when we shared a room on a Galapagos cruise and he was a delight for the 2 weeks we shared the Galapagos experience. He is much missed.

It was always a pleasure to talk to Ken (and Katie) at the infrequent meetings of the Evolutionists and the Distinguished Professor dinners. I think Ken remembered me for a photo, taken especially for him in Kirchental, Austria, extolling the wonders of Murmeltiersalbe (marmot salve), which cures almost everything. Perhaps Murmelsalbe helped him to to his 96 years of stellar contributions to science and humanity.

Katie, I really wish I could have seen Ken for a visit. As my mentor and roll model I will hold a lifetime of great memories of him. I´m so sorry to learn of your loss.

A good scientist and better human enters into a long well earned rest, I've lost a great friend but more importantly a colleage. U will be missed my friend rest well. Ernie Angino

Katie and family: I was sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He was a wonderful person, and all of us who knew him well will share your sorrow. I know Sal would have joined me in sharing condolences. I'm sorry that neither of us can attend his funeral observances, but I'm sure you know our hearts are with you. Bob