Loretta Armstrong's Obituary
Loretta Armstrong was born in Mannheim, Germany on December 2, 1930 to Karl and Bertha Rottmann. She met and married Milton J. Armstrong and they went on to enjoy 60 years together, spending the last 47 years in Tacoma. She passed away on April 3, 2009 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Loretta was the devoted mother of four children, the grandmother of nine, and the great-grandmother of three. She enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, and reading. She also managed a ladies apparel store for many years. Loretta is survived by her husband Milton J. Armstrong, son Richard L. Armstrong wife Cheri, Monica Stevens Joe Stevens, Diana Affeldt, Carol Lewis husband Vince. Brother Karlheinz Rottmann friend Hannelore, niece Monika Blum husband Rolf, all of Mannheim Germany. She is also survived by grandchildren Richard J. and Daniel Armstrong, Moeshea Stevens, Jason and Dylan Hellwich, Bryce and Ryan Affeldt, Marcea and Shiann Lewis, great-grandchildren Richard, Augustus, and Zyir, and lifelong friend Lawrence Castleman. She was preceded in death by her parents Karl and Bertha Rottmann, sister Elsa Spitz, son-in-law Steve Affeldt, and lifelong friend Erika Castleman. Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, April 9, 2009 in the Aspen Chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd., Lakewood WA 98499. Reception will follow at the Chapel. The family would like to thank the Weatherly Inn and their staff for all the loving care they provided Loretta. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donation be made to the Franciscan Hospice House, 2901 Bridgeport Way, Tacoma WA 98466.
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