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Jack Armstrong

April 09, 1923 – June 13, 2020

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Obituary For Jack Armstrong

Jack Armstrong passed peacefully on Saturday, June 13 at the age of 97. Dialysis was no longer working for him so his body gradually ceased to function. In the last few days he still enjoyed some simple pleasures such as reading the newspaper, eating crackers with blue cheese, drinking milk shakes, and sleeping comfortably in bed.

Jack was born in Seattle on April 9, 1923 to John and Sarah Armstrong. He joined three siblings who were much older: Bill, Violet, and Daisy. They lived on Capital Hill in Seattle until the depression when they moved to a peaceful farm in Monroe. He enjoyed wandering the countryside and visiting with his older siblings who would come to dinner on the weekends.

Jack graduated from Monroe High School in 1941. The following year Karin and her friend were at a booth in the White Spot restaurant when dad asked to share the booth. Upon leaving he asked, “Can I come to dinner at your apartment and I’ll bring the steaks?” Then things happened quickly: dating, joining the navy, being stationed in Norfolk where he worked on torpedoes, coming home for a December visit, and deciding it was the right time to get married.

On December 22, 1943 they married. They were joined at the ceremony with their parents and Karin’s older sister, Essy. It was much later for their 50th wedding anniversary that many friends and family joined to celebrate their marriage.

They had three children: John, Sue, and Tom. Jack was a salesman working for Nalleys, Watkins, an insurance company, Fuller Brush, Sunny Jim, and McCabe Damon from which he retired. In retirement Jack and Karin took nightly walks, played hand-and-foot, maintained a large vegetable garden, fed the squirrels, had a nightly glass of wine, and had a schedule of breakfasts for each day of the week.

They camped at Priest Lake for over 30 years. A trailer was purchased that made their stays at Priest Lake more comfortable and they used it on road trips to nearby states. Traveling to Hawaii also created wonderful memories for them.

Together with Karin he showed family and friends a committed, loving marriage. As children we were well cared for, experienced a lot of fun, and had a great ​example of a good life. Grandchildren and great grandchildren were also very fortunate. From feeding the ducks, teasing the squirrels, family dinners, walking beaches, and enjoying fireplace fires…all great experiences.

The one word that comes to mind when thinking of Jack is wood. He always had a toothpick nearby, carved beautiful wooden sculptures, built birdhouses, and had huge stacks of firewood for his wood burning fireplace. In tribute to Jack, we had toothpicks join him for eternity.

Please feel free to share your memories with us in celebrating his life.

For your information, his ashes will join Karin’s at Priest Lake this fall. Due to covid19 we will have a celebration of his life in 2021 when it is a safer time. If you wish to do something to honor his memory, we would encourage you to donate to a local food bank to help those that are struggling. ​

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  • June 19, 2020

    Jerry Chichester

    We think back to our first meeting with Karin and Jack in Hawaii. Jack had just earned the nick name of “Spiderman” among the other vacationers there, when locked out of their 2nd floor apartment, he climbed around the outside deck railing successfully. They were a fun couple, we enjoyed so much being out with them. They introduced us to pancakes at the Gazebo and showed us their daily vacation walk. At their home, Jack was so proud of their cozy place and their wonderful garden. He loved working with wood. Collecting fallen trees for several cords of warmth for each winter or artistically carving authentic Indian style totems. Jack always came to the family gatherings. Sitting at the table or by the fire with his beautiful caring smile for his grandkids and the rest of the family. He will always be a special memory as “Grampy Jack”. Besides that, he gave us his beautiful granddaughter Jodi, our daughter-in-law, who again introduced us to his great family. We would like to mention the thoughtful loving care he received from his daughter Sue, her husband Gustaf and the rest of the family. It is like the end of a very special era and we will all miss Jack’s presence, giving us happy family times. Our Love to you Jack. Lis and Jerry Chichester

  • June 17, 2020

    Tom

    Here are some photos of their last trip to Hawaii in January 2010. They loved it there and usually took a lot of sunset pictures, although this time I could only come up with one. Often they would have their beach chairs lined up, gin and tonic in hand, and enjoy the nightly sunset.

  • June 17, 2020

    Bob Richter

    Great memories of Jack at family gatherings and Christmas at the old farm.

  • June 16, 2020

    Susan P

    The sweetest memory of Jack was seeing him sitting in front of the fire after sharing diner at Sue & Gustafs home. He had such a look of peace & contentment about him, very little seem to “ruffle” him and the simplest gestures pleased him greatly. One of his talents was most assuredly woodworking where he not only excelled in design but in color. Priest Lk has two angels in kyaks now, Karin & Jack.

  • June 16, 2020

    Ginny Rodriguez

    Sending sympathy in the passing of a fine fellow. Loved the obituary. I remember a great laugh, meeting a time or two at Priest Lake, many family special gatherings and more. God bless and comfort you with good memories and thankfulness for the many positive influences Jack was to us. You are in my heart and prayers, Ginny Rodriguez

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