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KENNETH WILLIAM ARMSTRONG
Born: Sep 04, 1935
Date of Passing: May 22, 2014
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KENNETH WILLIAM ARMSTRONG After a valiant effort to recover from several recent health challenges, Kenneth William Armstrong passed away at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 78 on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, Genevieve, son Scott, daughter Llwellyn, sister Sandra Armstrong, sister-in-law Dorothy Hardy, and many extended family members. He was predeceased by his father William and mother Muriel. Ken was born in Brandon on September 4, 1935. His upbringing was quite modest, yet he always credited his parents for all of the hard work and sacrifices they made to provide "everything" for him and his sister. After graduating from Brandon Collegiate Institute, he moved to Winnipeg and obtained a B Sc (Hons) and M Sc in Mathematics from the University of Manitoba. Ken became known as a master tutor, most notably to students undertaking different courses of study after he simply read their textbooks. He married Genevieve in 1961 and together they moved to Montreal where he furthered his studies and obtained a PhD in Mathematics from McGill University in 1965. Ken and Gen returned to Winnipeg to start their family and welcomed son Scott and daughter Llwellyn. Ken spent four years as an associate professor at the University of Manitoba and then joined the Department of Mathematics at the University of Winnipeg where he remained until his retirement in 1996. He served several terms as the Department Head and was sought-after as a teacher for his meticulous notes that he freely distributed and open-door policy to assist students taking any of the mathematics courses offered by the department. In his retirement, Ken continued to actively pursue his interests in mathematics and computer science, recreational reading, and current events. He took great pleasure in the hijinks of the family dogs and will be sorely missed by pugs Mindy and Wanda. More than anything, Ken was a family man who put the needs and well-being of his loved ones above all else. Often he was a man of few words, but he made sure that there was never any question of his love and support for those closest to his heart. The family extends its sincerest gratitude to the amazing health care team of the fourth and fifth floor Cardiac Surgery Units of the I. H. Asper Clinical Research Centre and also the Intensive Care Unit of St. Boniface Hospital. Panakhyda will be sung at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Cropo Funeral Chapel (1442 Main St.) with Fr. Eugene Maximiuk presiding. Funeral service will be held on h, May 27, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., also at Cropo Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Rogan, Jarrett Morka, Dan Kolberg, Gary Kowalchuk, David Newediuk, and Lukian Maximiuk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Ivan Suchavsky towards the altar renewal project, The Winnipeg Humane Society, or to a charity of one's choice. KRISTOS VOSKRES VICHNAYA PAM'YAT! Cropo Funeral Chapel 204-586-8044
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 24, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Ken Armstrong was my favourite professor at the University of Winnipeg. He knew his stuff and he empathized with the students in that he handed out his notes so we could follow along with him rather than wasting our time writing out his board notes. As well, he taught us "sign diagrams" that were superior that the other methods other teachers were teaching. He truly was a great and caring prof. Everyone who had him will miss him. In a good way, he reminded me of the characters from the cartoon strip "The far side" in that he wore old school glasses and had short cut hair that stood straight up and he kept everything simple for us. All the best to you Ken and I'll see you in heaven one day. - Posted by: Cameron Clarke (Student) on: Oct 02, 2017
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Genevieve was my high school math teacher and Ken tried to teach me linear algebra at the University of Manitoba. At the time I was not temperamentally suited to the totally axiomatic approach to the subject many of the mathematics professors favored in those days and ended up switching to philosophy. Nevertheless, Genevieve and Ken were among those most responsible for my lifelong interest in mathematics, which I continued to pursue in the guise of symbolic logic and philosophy of mathematics. I am sorry to hear of Ken's passing. My sincere condolences. Karl - Posted by: Karl Pfeifer, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of Saskatchewan (Acquaintance and long-ago former student) on: Feb 25, 2015
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We wish to convey our Deepest Sympathy to Family in the Loss of Your Dear Loved One. I Trust You have Your Special Good Memories that will Help You Get Through this Great Loss. I/We didn't know Ken very well, and sorry to say we didn't as in reading the Obit, I see we missed out in Knowing a Wonderful Person. Sorry to to have been able to come last evening or today, just found out. Sincerely, Ivan & Joyce Loutsenko - Posted by: Ivan & Joyce Loutsenko (church members) on: May 27, 2014
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May you always treasure wonderful memories of your husband and father. We feel your heartache, but take comfort in knowing that your dearly departed loved ones are guiding and watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We extend our sincere sympathy to you all. - Posted by: Sylvia, Rosemarie & Charlene Todaschuk & families (friends) on: May 27, 2014
