Elizabeth R Armstrong

Elizabeth R Armstrong

January 23, 1936 - March 06, 2022

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FITCHBURG - Elizabeth R. “Betty” Armstrong of Fitchburg, Wis., passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was born in Madison, Wis., on Jan. 23, 1936, the daughter of Leonard and Regina Weber.

Betty graduated from Middleton High School and went on to marry Bill Armstrong, who also recently passed. Together, they had two children, Jeanne Armstrong and Karen Hansen. They had two granddaughters whom they adored, Lori (Chris) Cater and Lynsey Hansen (Drue Christianson). Betty wanted to leave a shining example of being the hands and feet of Jesus for her children and grandchildren.

Betty spent many years loving other people’s children as her own. She and Bill taught Sunday School at Monona Oaks Church and had foster children as well as their own children. Betty taught 5-day clubs, was involved with Child Evangelism, and Pioneer Girls. Betty helped to get children with special needs into the school district in the 1960s. She had a fighting spirt and never took no for an answer. Her legacy of hard work, determination, and having a heart for other people will always be with us. People may pass but memories do not. Hold them tightly. No one is promised tomorrow and life changes in an instant. Family is important, keep them close.

Betty is survived by her daughters and grandchildren; brothers, Ed (Kathy) Weber, Harold (Sue) Weber, Paul (Ruthann) Weber, Joe Weber and John (Janice) Weber; sisters-in-law, Shirley Fogo (Charles Oliver) and Ruth Reichel; as well as many nieces, nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; sister, Mary Ann Volenec; and brother, Jerome Weber.

A celebration of life will be held at Monona Oaks church, 6200 Monona Drive, Monona, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A light lunch will be served afterwards.

Memorials may be made to Monona Oaks Community Church, 6200 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716, or Child Evangelism Fellowship of Wisconsin, 201 S. Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53714. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Visitation
Sat Mar 26, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Monona Oaks Community Church • 6200 Monona Dr., Monona, WI 53716
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Celebration of Life
Sat Mar 26, 2022 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Monona Oaks Community Church • 6200 Monona Dr., Monona, WI 53716
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Luncheon After Service
Sat Mar 26, 2022 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Monona Oaks Community Church • 6200 Monona Dr., Monona, WI 53716
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Lori
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I come from a line of strong women. Women with kind hearts that make their opinions known. Women that fight despite all the pain and tests life throws at us. You watched the love of your life fade away away over the years but continued to love and care for him until the end. You survived cancer. You got BOTH knees replaced in your 80s. Your whole life changed when grandpa passed and we know how much you missed him. Grandma, you fought til the very end. It brings me peace to know that your wishes were followed. I truly believe you knew you were being called away from this world. There were little clues that we're just starting to piece together. You knew. Though my heart aches and I still can't believe I'll never hear your voice again in this world, I hear your voice in my heart. One of the last things you ever wrote me was "You are one tough woman and the old saying is 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going.'" That phrase is going to keep me going in the tough times to come. I had such a great example of not letting the bad things in life take away the kindness in your heart. I only hope life's challenges lead me to show love and hope to others in the same way you did. Love you always and forever, Your sweet Lori Kay
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Crystal Weis
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Our condolences to the family. I renember meeting Betty. She had such a generous soul with a great smile. May all your great memories of her bring you comfort. Hugs to you all. Crystal and Dale Weis
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Yvonne Armstrong
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I will always remember the times when Aunt Betty and Uncle Bill came to visit. Many times we'd grill hamburgers and hotdogs. There never seemed to be an end to the jokes and the laughter as family just enjoyed being together. Aunt Betty was a sweet lady.
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Phil Hubble
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Betty and Bill, along with their family were at Gloria Jean and my wedding back in 1969. The Armstrongs remained friends of ours through the years. My last memory of Betty was at my wife’s funeral two weeks ago. Betty came through the doors of Monona Oaks Church as she had done for many years, and in hugged her as I had done so often for many years. She was a great influence on Gloria Jean’s life, and on mine as well. What a genuine privilege to have known and shared life with Bill and Betty over these years. Phil Hubble
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JoAnn Buchanan-Rounds
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Prayers for comfort with precious memories for family's . Thankful for Betty's work with CEF for many years.

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