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Charles Ray Armstrong
December 23, 1950
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| Children: |
Mark Steven Armstrong
Philip Doyle Armstrong
Ross Howard Armstrong
Kent Douglas Armstrong
Susan Elaine Armstrong
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| Grandchildren: |
Elizabeth Ann Armstrong Butler
Laura Elaine Armstrong Hance
Jonathan David Stidham
Christina Lynn Armstrong
Douglas Howard Armstrong
Katrina Denise Armstrong Snyder
Great Grandchildren
Krysta Leigh Butler
Jessica Renee Hance
Brandon James Hance
Nathaniel Ross Snyder
Benjamin Thomas Snyder
Miranda Christine Stidham
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| Parents: |
John Howard Osborn
Leita Ardella Smith Osborne
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| Siblings: |
Bernard Lee Osborn
Estel Earl Osborn
Herman DeWayne Osborn
Lillian Charlene Osborn Krider
Rose Marie Osborn Williams
Frank Howard Osborn
Glenna Irene Osborn Raber
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| Grandparents: |
None listed
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Birth Date: 7/14/1932
Death Date: 12/14/2005
Flanner & Buchanan
Washington Park East Cemetery
First President, East Wing, Section E-9, Level 6, Crypt 63D
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Ellen was raised on a farm in Wells County, Indiana. During her childhood she participated in the activities of the Prospect Methodist Church. After graduating from high school she met and married Charles R. Armstrong of Bluffton, Indiana. They moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in the late 1950’s and began raising a family. Here they resided until her passing.
Ellen was most recognized for her commitment to the Christian way of living and strived to raise five children in that fashion. She was a member of the Lawrence Church of the Nazarene for over forty years and served as board member, Sunday school teacher, and delegate to the missionary society. She took great pleasure in the teachings of her Sunday school children and activities at the church.
Gardening was her most favored activities. She had made comment that as a child growing up on the farm, gardening was her favorite chore to do, in fact in her mind it was not a chore. She found peace and comfort working with the earth, watching as her efforts bloomed. Joy could be seen in her eyes as she smiled in discussion over what plants had made it through the winter to bloom again.
Ellen cherished most her family, friends and the Lord. All those she cared for remained close in her thoughts and daily prayers. Ellen was a caring woman and reached out to those who needed strong honest advice, a helping hand, or just a compassionate heart to lean on. Never forgotten will be the love she shared for all.
Enclosing is a poem from her granddaughter, thoughts of what she may say to us from Heaven.
“Words from Heaven”
I’m safely home in Heaven
Though I know you miss me so,
The love I have always felt for you all,
Within my heart still flows.
My spirit will remain with you
Every single day, appearing as a
Rainbow or as ocean waves at play.
I’m in the gentle rains that fall,
And in the morning dew.
All you see that is beautiful
Reflects my love for you.
I didn't mean to cause you pain,
My time had simply come
The work that I was meant to do
On Earth had all been done.
I'm safely home in heaven
Amongst past loved ones and friends
And where when God has called you too
We will be together, forever, again.
C.A.
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Ellen's father and mother, John Howard Osborn and Leita Ardella Smith. Ellen was the first of their eight children.
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Such a simple picture, capturing so much beauty. I think this may have been taken on the front steps of the farmhouse during Ellen's teenage years.
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Here Ellen marries Charles R. Armstrong on December 23, 1950. A union made under God, a bond to never be broken.
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Charles and Ellen starting their family. Here we have Mark, the oldest, Phil second born and the youngest at this point, Ross. There are two more blessing to come!
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Here they are, the whole family. Truly Ellen's pride and joy. Charles is holding Susan, now the youngest and Ellen is holding Kent, second to youngest. From left to right are Philip, Ross and Mark.
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Ellen and her brother Frank are together in this photo. Ellen's smile may be brighter than the sun shining upon them. We shall never forget the warmth of her smile.
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Ellen among the leaves of green, enjoying a passion from her childhood on the farm. This will remain with her through the years, finding her out gardening.
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It would appear, or we may assume that this is a photo of Ellen and Chuck dressing up for a humorous occasion (Halloween? Church function?) This picture is shared with you all to bring a memory of how they enjoyed good times and good laughs.
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In this tribute to Ellen you see Chuck in a lot of these photos. They were each others everything. One could only hope to find a companion and best friend to the length of love these two shared for one another. Their love spread to those around them. Such comfort and warmth always felt in the presence of Chuck and Ellen.
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In loving memory of Charles and Ellen Armstrong.
We all miss and love you so!
Till we meet again in Heaven,
our thoughts will be with you.
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