Wilda Ann Armstrong

Wilda Ann Armstrong, 74, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013, after a brief battle with cancer at Quinn Meadows in Pocatello, Idaho. She was surrounded by her loving family and was met by more on the other side. Wilda, better known as "Ann", was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Willard and Edith Archibald on November 15, 1938. She is one of four children including, Thelma, Margaret, and Ivan Archibald. On October 7, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Roger H. Armstrong at the Naval SeaBee Base in Port Hueneme, California. Together they were blessed with a family of six children. As she raised her growing family and worked nights at King's Food Restaurant, she attended college at Idaho State University; where she later graduated with a Bachelors of Elementary Education in 1973. With her love of teaching children, she taught for over 28 years at Edahow Elementary School in Pocatello, Idaho. One of her true passions was to teach her 4th grade students about Idaho history and astronomy. She was also an active member and president of the Alpha Delta Kappa Altruistic Association for Women Educators. Ann was a committed volunteer to her Class of '56 High School Reunion where she organized, tracked classmates, and presented the memorial at each reunion. Ann is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served with her husband as a Ward and Stake dance director for many years and also served in the Young Women's and Relief Society organizations. On February 20, 1959, Roger and Ann were sealed in eternal marriage at the Idaho Falls Temple. Ann had her own special love for dancing, which was shared with her husband after meeting at a church Gold and Green Ball and have been dancing ever since. Roger and Ann loved to do the "do-si-do" as square dance and round dance partners within the Fun Stars and Choo-Choo Square clubs. They also enjoyed their church calling as dance directors, instructing many young people through dance festivals in Salt Lake City, and those in Holt Arena. Through their years of marriage, Ann partnered with Roger on various projects such as house remodels, building a boat, and construction of their family cabin at Bear Lake in which their family and friends have come to enjoy. With Ann by his side, she was considered his "right-hand woman" helping with a myriad of projects and odd jobs. In the summer months, Ann enjoyed going to their cabin at Bear Lake to spend time boating/sailing on the beautiful blue water and picking raspberries in the patch. She shared these experiences with her family year after year. In recent years, during the winter months, she could be found enjoying the warmth of the desert sun in Arizona. Roger and Ann were known as frequent travelers, often travelling points of the world like: China, New Zealand, Europe, Israel, Egypt, Scandinavian and Mediterranean countries to name a few. She leaves a legacy that her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren will never forget with the traditions and memories that have been instilled. She is survived by her loving husband Roger H. Armstrong and children: Cindy Thompson, Salt Lake City, Utah; Cathy (Kit) Howard, Ogden, Utah; Duane (Shirley) Armstrong, West Valley, Utah; Lisa (Monty) Johnson, Pocatello, Idaho; Darin (Yolanda) Armstrong, South Jordan, Utah; and Justin (Kellie) Armstrong, Pocatello, Idaho as well as 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Edith Archibald, sister Thelma (Archibald) Godfrey, and infant brother Stanley. Funeral Services for Ann will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 11:00 am at the East 4th Ward Building located at 135 S. 7th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho. A viewing will be held at the Colonial Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and one hour prior to the funeral service at 11:00 am at the East 4th Ward Building. Funeral Services are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Ann's family would like to thank all those that loved and cared for Ann in her time of need. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.Colonial-FuneralHome.com.