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for Robert Armstrong
Norm/Wilma Butler
August 28, 2008
Dear Nila and family.
It is always hard to find the right words to express your feelings at a time like this but when we read the feelings of others, we realize that Bob was truly loved by many people far and wide. He was my coach at Boswell, In, in 1950. I always looked up to him, in more ways than one. Our deepest sympathy.
janet tinsley
August 27, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mr Armstrong WAS MY MOM'S THIRD cousin. once or twice remove... he is like family
so sorry for your loss
Sue Adams
August 27, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family,
I remember Bob as my coach along with Dave Beers on the Pocahontas swim team when I started at the young age of 7. What a great guy to have as a coach. He once told me if I ever took a breath at the end of the pool before touching the wall he would jump in right behind me and make sure I would never do it again. I never did it again. What a great and special man he was to many. I loved the days at the pool and swim practice too. I was one of the winners for that seven year stretch and it was awesome. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Connie Bullard
August 26, 2008
Dear Nila, Doug, Dan and Dave,
My heart goes out to each of you with the loss of such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. My life has been blessed with both Nila's and Bob's friendship and knowing Doug during his high school years. I felt honored to work with and for Bob at Snider High School and when he was the Mayor of Fort Wayne. He was a loyal friend to many and a kind and honest man. He will be missed greatly.
Holly W. CNA Parkview Home Health and Hospice
August 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Mr. Armstrong....your in my prayers...
BILL AND PAT ANTHIS
August 25, 2008
Nila and Family: Pat and I extend our deepest sympathy at your loss. We have so many good memories of your friendship. One of Bob’s greatest achievements was appointing a very diverse group as an advisory committee to help select school board members, and then following that advice. This process brought about some excellent school board member appointments. Bill and Pat Anthis
Ronald FIX-TRIMBLE
August 24, 2008
Nila and Family, sorry to hear about
Bob. Bob was my coach at Boswell
in the 50s,he had me playing B team
ball and dressing for the A team where he always let me play for a few minutes. He knew I loved sports
and he was always looking at ways
to make me a better ball player.He
would have me in the gym every free
minute I had,and after school. I was
5,3 and he had his hands full, but he never gave up and neither did I. Bob
always said Ronnie its not how tall
you are its how much you believe in yourself. He was the greatest and I
will never forget him.
RONALD FIX-TRIMBLE{WILLIAMSPORT INDIANA}
Scott Severine
August 24, 2008
I was very saddened when my mom called and told "Big Bob" had passed. It doesn't seem that long ago that Terry and I would pile in that beautiful red Mustang with you and Bob for that long drive to Snider. Your family is in my family's prayers.
Willaim L Smith
August 23, 2008
The class of 1950,Boswell,In.wish to express our sympathy to your family for the loss of our coach.We are all saddened by his death
CLASS OF 1950
GENE/JUNE BEGHTEL
August 23, 2008
To Nila,and the Boys...From Gene / June Beghtel your old Dartmouth Dr. neighbor's.
What great memories of raising our children,campaigning, and the 30 some years of great fellowship with Bob and his other 10-12 buddies at Willow Ridge Golf....Knowing he's at peace with his lord,our thoughts and prayers are with you.....
P/S : Thanks Dave for your updates..
William L Smith
August 23, 2008
Dear Nila--so sorry to hear of Bobs death.When you first came to Boswell in 1949-50 we helped you move into the appartment. Bob was a great coach and will be sadly missed
Bill Smith,Milton La.
Linda LaRotonda (Armstrong)
August 23, 2008
I remember well as a little girl going to Clear Lake, spending a week with Uncle Bob and Aunt Nila. Speed boat rides, and sunburn. I regret that it has been many years since I left Ft Wayne and lost touch with all. My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Lisa Fishering
August 23, 2008
Dear Armstrong Family: The memories I have of growing up around Bob and Nila remind me constantly of what a lucky kid I was that my parents had such terrific caring friends. I was always treated as if I mattered to them as much as their own children. Bob had a huge heart and huge laugh! My thoughts are with you all.
Rebecca Dimmich-Poor
August 23, 2008
Dear Nila, Dan, David and Doug,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have many fond memories of your years in Boswell and your friendship with my family. My brother, David, and I stayed with you when our youngest brother, Mark, was born. I also remember my family joining yours at the Koeneman home on Clear Lake. Even though I haven't seen you since our last visit at the Republican State Convention some years ago, your names have come up often in conversations with my mother, Maxine. She sends you her sympathy as well.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Dimmich Poor
Greencastle IN
MARILYN DAVIS
August 23, 2008
DEAR NILA AND BOYS--SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WERE CHARTER MEMBERS OF POCAHONTAS SWIM CLUB AND VERY PLEASED TO HAVE ROBERT AS OUR CHILDRENS SWIMMING TEACHER. HE WAS JUST A SUPPER GUY. OUR HONOR TO HAVE KNOW HIM. TOM AND MARILYN DAVIS
Denise Wiesenberg
August 23, 2008
Dear Nila, Doug, Dave and Dan,
It was a shock to hear of your husband/dad's death. I was so glad that my mom (Connie Bullard) got to see Bob and Nila while she was in Fort Wayne this past July. She forwarded a photo onto me of them all eating together. I will treasure this photo and all the wonderful memories I have growing up on the swim team at Lake Forest and passing my life saving test with him as my "body". He was such a kind man and I shall never forget him. I'll be praying that you all will experience God's grace and peace that surpasses all understanding. It will be a rough road a head. Take care of each other.
Blessings,
Denise Bullard-Wiesenberg
MARY AND AL LAMPE
August 23, 2008
ALL OF THE LAMPES ARE REMEMBERING YOU AND WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW FAR BACK OUR FRIENDSHIP GOES AND HOW MUCH THAT HAS BROUGHT THE FONDEST OF MEMORIES FOR ALL OF US.......WE WILL GET A LONG LETTER TO YOU VERY SOON BUT IN THE MEANTIME WE EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU FOR BOB WHO WAS A GREAT LEADER AND INSPIRATION FOR ALL OF OUR FAMILY.......OUR LOVING THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.......MARY AND AL LAMPE AND TOM, GEORGE, AND MARTHA
Sue Ball-Allsop
August 23, 2008
Nila, Danny, Doug and David:
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am honored to be Bob and Nila's godchild and to have shared many memories with them. I especially remember your support, Nila, during my mother's stroke, and the love and support from both of you during my dad's death. Guys, this will be rough-- I've been there-- but you will feel God's comfort when you are ready. I envision our dads talking roundball in heaven and sharing stories of what monsters we were as kids. Take care of your mom, your family and yourselves. I feel so lucky to have had Bob as my godfather, and I will love him and remember him always.
Pastor Ugertha L. (TULIP) Smith-Savage
August 23, 2008
We, the family & members of The HOUSE Of PRAYER/HIGHER HEIGHTS MINISTRIES OUTREACH CENTER of Fort Wayne, send our deepest and heartfelt condolences at this, your time of bereavement. the former Mayor of this city and our members go back quite a way... we were there when Bob was campaigning, when he won, when the hayrides were going forth, when he picked my neice up and carried her around with him all day long, gave her, her first silver dollar, when he was her partner in a potato sack contest!! Yes, she's 30 + some years now, and, we share in your loss at this time... but, know this one thing... there's no more suffering, no more pain... there's that resting place we all will face one day or another, I'm sure Mayor Armstrong is resting peacefully... May GOD comfort and keep you all. Mrs. Gertrude M. Smith
Barbara Fogarty
August 23, 2008
Nila, Dan, Doug, and David,
You have my sincere condolences.
Bob will be missed by so many.
The friendship that he and my dad shared was a special one. I will always have fond memories of Bob and your entire family. Especially memorable are all of our many Florida trips on Spring break.
We are all blessed to have known him. May all of your fond memories give you peace. God bless you all!
Chad and Barb (Schnizer) Fogarty
Nan Nesbitt
August 23, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mayor Armstrong brought the city of Fort Wayne into the light in many respects. He was also a NICE person. Nice and politics don't generally go hand in hand, but, he was successful with both. My thoughts are with his family.
Lynn Beers
August 23, 2008
Doug: So sorry to hear of your father's passing...he was always kind to me. In turn, I will always remember your kindness to me at Orvas' funeral...Sincerely, Lynn R. Beers
Lou Mowan
August 23, 2008
Bob ws a coach and teacher at Central High ( I was in the graduating class of 60) He coached under Herb banet in the much rivaled Central South game in 58. He was very well liked and respected as a coach and also as a teacher. He had a paddle with holes in it that we all feared and it worked. He was a proud and dignified man.
Dean Johnson
August 23, 2008
" Coach" Armstrong coached baseball, basketball and track at Boswell High School in Benton County, and my fondest memory is being Benton County Track Champs in 1952. Bob Armstrong is still admired by Boswell Alumni after all these years. My sincere sympathy to the family.
Thomas Schuckel
August 23, 2008
Dear Nila and Boys,
Nila, we had each others children in school, so we have a history.I have a plaque on my wall given to me by Bob for 22 years serving as scorekeeper for the B-ball team. We had a standing joke that every year after the season, (which always ended a few game sooner than we wanted) I would ask for a "raise" in salary and be given a 50% increase! (I was a volunteer) Bob put on an UNFORGETTABLE retirement party for Jackson and Schuckel 20 years ago. Bob was so active and did so much for Snider, the city and county that he should have been twins. He inspired me, and I am sure he left the world a better place than he found it. I share your loss.
Lee Sumpter
August 23, 2008
Mr. Armstrong not only taught at Boswell High School, Boswell, Indiana in the 1950's he also was our coach.
Your father was well liked & respected by all.
The thing I remember most was his method of discpline which was not soon forgotten after being served up with a quick swing on the back side with a paddle that he made. If one left a clothing item in the boys locker room or shower he would assemble us to the gym, drop the item on the floor & as we picked it up we received a swift swat. All our gym clothes & towels were military style stenciled with our names on the item so one couldn't deny it was yours. But he was also a fair man & the recipient of his rule which resulted in a swat for him self when he left one of his belongings in the locker room which was served up by Bill Nunnlly.
By sharing these words it showed the true character of this man.
Lastly your father always had a smile which one cannot forget.
Kay Lawson Gephart
August 22, 2008
I know my parents Bill and Dottie Lawson were so sorry to hear about your fathers passing...he and your Mother were such good friends through the years. As silly as it may sound, the one thing I remember about your Dad was how he use to do a headstand when he would come to our home in Chase. You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers...I would have liked to attend your Fathers service with my parents, but we just bought a lake home and we have the closing that day....please know you are in my thoughts. Sincerely, Kay Lawson Gephart
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