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On Friday, April 20, Iain Armstrong succumbed to the injuries he sustained when he intervened in an attempted robbery at Southgate Centre earlier in the week.
The Armstrong family is so very thankful for the prayers, wishes, and lovely comments that have been shared on Facebook, along with the many cards, letters, poems, and gifts of food that were delivered to them at the hospital and continue to be delivered to the Bunches stores.
So many people have reached out via Facebook and have stopped in at the Bunches locations over the last week, asking if there is any way that they can support the family. This GoFundMe campaign has been established to help offset the family's expenses over the past week and as they prepare for Iain's celebration of life.
Money raised that goes beyond the family's needs related to Iain's passing will be donated to Kids Kottage (www.kidskottage.org) and to the Stollery Hospital (www.stollerykids.com), both in Edmonton. Both organizations are close to the Armstrongs' hearts and Iain looked forward to having his own grandchildren someday. Iain's wife Sharon says that "if Iain could help someone else’s grandbaby get well, I think he would be pleased".
Sharon has written the following to describe her wonderful husband. (It is also posted on the Facebook page, Pray for Iain Armstrong.)
Iain was an old-fashioned guy, like the strong hero in old western; never seeking attention, just quietly getting the job done. He protected and cherished women and children, his handshake was his bond, he didn’t mince words, he was a builder, an athlete, and a man of dignity and faith in God. He gave great bear hugs, was full of mischief, and believed every situation, no matter how serious, called for a generous portion of humour. He never judged a person, and instantly offered a helping hand to anyone in need. No task was too big to take on, or too small to ignore. He never left for work without a kiss goodbye to Sharon, or finished a phone call without saying “love you!”.
He believed in the strength of family, and was delighted to be working daily in partnership with his brother for the past 27 years, as co-owners of Bunches Flower Co. Iain extended that same loyalty and commitment to all his communities: church family, Bunches staff, swim officials, gym friends, Scotch club, golf buddies, neighbours, and especially his Thursday morning Water Buffaloes.
This GoFundMe page has been set up in cooperation with the family, and is being managed by Kerry, a long-time member of the Bunches family.
The Armstrong family is so very thankful for the prayers, wishes, and lovely comments that have been shared on Facebook, along with the many cards, letters, poems, and gifts of food that were delivered to them at the hospital and continue to be delivered to the Bunches stores.
So many people have reached out via Facebook and have stopped in at the Bunches locations over the last week, asking if there is any way that they can support the family. This GoFundMe campaign has been established to help offset the family's expenses over the past week and as they prepare for Iain's celebration of life.
Money raised that goes beyond the family's needs related to Iain's passing will be donated to Kids Kottage (www.kidskottage.org) and to the Stollery Hospital (www.stollerykids.com), both in Edmonton. Both organizations are close to the Armstrongs' hearts and Iain looked forward to having his own grandchildren someday. Iain's wife Sharon says that "if Iain could help someone else’s grandbaby get well, I think he would be pleased".
Sharon has written the following to describe her wonderful husband. (It is also posted on the Facebook page, Pray for Iain Armstrong.)
Iain was an old-fashioned guy, like the strong hero in old western; never seeking attention, just quietly getting the job done. He protected and cherished women and children, his handshake was his bond, he didn’t mince words, he was a builder, an athlete, and a man of dignity and faith in God. He gave great bear hugs, was full of mischief, and believed every situation, no matter how serious, called for a generous portion of humour. He never judged a person, and instantly offered a helping hand to anyone in need. No task was too big to take on, or too small to ignore. He never left for work without a kiss goodbye to Sharon, or finished a phone call without saying “love you!”.
He believed in the strength of family, and was delighted to be working daily in partnership with his brother for the past 27 years, as co-owners of Bunches Flower Co. Iain extended that same loyalty and commitment to all his communities: church family, Bunches staff, swim officials, gym friends, Scotch club, golf buddies, neighbours, and especially his Thursday morning Water Buffaloes.
This GoFundMe page has been set up in cooperation with the family, and is being managed by Kerry, a long-time member of the Bunches family.
Organiser and beneficiary
Kerry Precht
Organiser
Edmonton, AB
Sharon Armstrong
Beneficiary
