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ARMSTRONG -- J. Robert "Bob" Armstrong, 91, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 29 years, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2004. Bob was born July 18, 1913, the son of S. J. Claude and Ruth H. Chamberlin Armstrong, in Nebraska. He was a devoted father and grandfather who took care of his family. In 1936 he married his beloved wife, Violet. Bob retired from the Railroad in 1975, and in 1989 he and Violet moved from North Platte, Nebraska to Albuquerque to live with this son, Dan. Bob was known for being quite the handyman and carpenter and was very fond of woodworking and cabinet making. In his later years, he enjoyed photography and working on the computer. He was a member of the Faith Evangelical Free Church of Rio Rancho. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Violet; and sons, Jason and Daniel. He is survived by one daughter, Gwen Noyes and husband, Ken of Albuquerque; eleven grandchildren, Ruth Anne, Mark, Jan, Marnie, Greg, Kendra, Gary, Kathie, Angi, Dannell, and Heather; and thirty two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held for Bob on Saturday, January 1, 2004 at 12:00 Noon at the Faith Evangelical Free Church, 900 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho. Officiating will be Pastor Tom Lambelet. It has been suggested that Memorial contributions be made in Bob's name to the Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Av. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico 891-9192
        Published on: Fri December 31, 2004