Tempie Lynn Armstrong
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Tempie Lynn Armstrong, 41, of Wagontown, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Paul H. and Sara J. Leslie Armstrong.
An area resident her entire life, she was a 1981 graduate of the Coatesville High School. Tempie was employed at the Coatesville V.A. Medical Center as a Management Assistant for 25 years.
She is survived by four siblings: Patricia Henry, wife of David, of Huntington Beach, CA, David Armstrong, husband of Julie, of Westwood, Paul Armstrong of Coatesville, and Jean Smith, wife of Donald, of Wagontown; and her nieces and nephews, Paul Jr., Bryan, Michael, Amanda and Emily Armstrong.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11 AM at the Wagontown Chapel, 469 West Kings Hwy., Wagontown, PA, followed by interment in the Pequea Baptist Cemetery in Gap. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Church from 9 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tempie's Memorial Fund, c/o Citadel Federal Credit Union, Bldg. #4, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Thinking of your family
I knew Tempie from work, she was such a wonderful person! I am thinking of the family and her work group (they loved her so!) at this time.
Kathi Rendall
I have known Tempie since she
I have known Tempie since she came to work at the Va, in fact, at one time she was my supervisor and I dearly love her and will miss her. I will miss calling her from time to time jsut to she how she is doing and what she is up too.I will never forget that laugh of hers. Love you ,Temper,(my pet name for Tempie) and I will never forget you
I've always thought of Tempie
I've always thought of Tempie as one of the nicest people I have ever known. I worked with Tempie and from my first day on the job she made me feel so welcomed and at ease. She was truely one of the good ones and will be missed greatly. Your family will be in my prayers.
We have lost a good soul and gained a beautiful angel
My thoughts and prayers are with Pat, Dave, Paul, and Jeannie. We will all miss her smiling face, infectious laugh, and beautiful soul. Know that she will live forever in our hearts. With deepest and sincere sympathy, Bev.
All My Sympathy to the Armstrong Family
Words can never express how much Tempie will be missed. We go way back to our church days at Pequea Baptist where I met Tempie, Jeannie and Dave (when we were ALOT younger). Through them I was able to meet the whole Armstrong family who I grew to love as if they were my own family. I was blessed enough to even work at the same place that we could keep in contact with one another. I keep reflecting on the many good times and laughs we've had from church days until now and I will always remember them. To Jeannie, Dave, Paul, Patty and the rest of the armstrong family, I wish to convey my deepest sympathy. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Here is a beautiful poem I found that says it all: If tears could build a stairway, and thoughts a memory lane. I'd walk right up to heaven, and bring you home again. No Farewell words were spoken, No time to say good-bye. You were gone before We knew it, And only God knows why.
My heart's still active in sadness, And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, No one can ever know. But now I know you want us, To mourn for you no more. To remember all the happy times, Life still has much in store. Since you'll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today.
A hallowed place within my heart, Is where you'll always stay. God knows why with chilling touch, Death gathers those we love so much. And what now seems so strange and dim, Will all be clear when we meet Him. (Unknown)
Tempie - I miss you, love you as a sister and friend....I will see you again some day, on that you can depend.
I have known Tempie since
I have known Tempie since June of 2003 at the Coatesville VA. Everytime I spoke to her she was curtious and pleasant to work with. We will truly miss her hear at work.
My sympathies go out to her family.
She is in God's hands now.
God bless.
You are in our thoughts
Paul and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Please lean on us...that is what family is for.
Warm regards,
Debbie & Mike
We are going to miss you
I work with Tempie at the VA Medical Center and went to school with her. She is a good friend and she will be missed. My heart goes out to her family at the sad time. We will never forget Tempie.
Such a Beautiful Person
Paul Sr, Jean , Pat, Dave, Julie, Don,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family,
With Love , I would like to express,
Tempie.. a Beautiful soul and loved Star.. Aunt Tempie..
Tempie and I go back to the birth of Paul Jr(P.J)and Michael Ryan.
She was always there with Them, whether it was out in the back yard pulling them around in a lil red wagon,playing with them at every chance she had.. no day or holiday went by that she was not present in their life. PJ & Michael loved and always will love their Aunt Tempie, When she was with them playing , reading them books, they Shined and laughed to no end. her heart of gold was always and will be present in our Life.
No words can express " AUNT TEMPIE" Heartfelt within all of her goodness,Love,Hugs,Kisses...... not only to PJ & Michael, but also Bryan, Amanda, Emily. she made all of them laugh & smile no matter what because she is AUNT TEMPIE (The Bright Star) and no matter what life brings she will remain in their hearts & memories forever as well as mine.
My Prayers are with all...
With Love,
Holly
SPECIAL PERSON
I have had the great honor of knowing Tempie through work. Out of my 30 years at the VA, Tempie was by far one of the few who totally went above and beyond of what was expected. I would always call her for information, direction, etc., and if she didn't know the answer she would find out and get back to you. We would often talk about Atlantic City and her genuine and unique laugh would only have you joining in. And of course if she didn't feel well you would never know it. Everytime you saw her, she always had that beautiful smile. I feel very blessed to have known her and will truly miss her.
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. I will continue to keep Tempie and everyone in my prayers.
Jeanie My thoughts and
Jeanie My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Our Condolences
My husband worked with Tempie at the VA and always talked about what a great person she was. Our thought and prayers are with all of her family and coworkers at the VA. May you rest in peace.
Matt & Natasha L
Thoughts & Prayers
To Jeannie and her Famliy,
I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Please let her memory keep
all of you smiling! I remember Tempie as a little girl on the school bus.
She was always very sweet. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Always,
June Ferguson
A note to let Jeannie and her
A note to let Jeannie and her entire family know that you are in our thoughts, so sorry to hear about your loss, Rick and Cindy
Tempie will be missed...
Dear Jeannie and Armstrong family:
I pray that God comforts you and gives you peace at this time. Tempie was such a special person. She always made me laugh when I called her office. I will miss her...
Sincerely,
Jane Meyer
Thoughts & Prayers
I have been a friend of Tempie's mother,SaraJane and I wish to express my sympathy to the family.In Christ Love Jean A Mummert
I haven't seen or talked to
I haven't seen or talked to Tempie for a while and I am shocked to hear of her passing. I am sending my Love and Prayers to her family. May God Bless all of you..
Love,
Lillian Softchin Helm