ARMSTRONG, Jennie (nee Maloney), 100 years, of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, Watson and formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Jennie was born on October 10, 1912 at home on the family farm near Gilbert Plains, MB to William and Dora (nee Yarema) Maloney. When Jennie was a child, the family moved to Meadow Lake, SK where she completed her schooling. Being the oldest child, she was kept very busy helping with the chores on the family farm and she also worked at the local Post Office. Jennie married Bryan Armstrong on April 10, 1931 and they lived on a farm near Meadow Lake where Jennie was took care of the household duties as well as raising four young children. In 1959, the family moved to Humboldt. Jennie was an accomplished seamstress, sewing many graduation and wedding gowns, bridesmaid and figure skating dresses, as well as many outfits for herself and her family. She also did mending and alterations. Jennie loved to quilt and having made over a hundred in her lifetime, each family member has several to treasure. She enjoyed playing bridge and when it was her turn to host the group, she always served the tea on her lovely Royal Albert China. Jennie liked to play the piano and to sing, especially at Christmas time, when everyone would gather around to sing their favourite carols. She always had a bountiful vegetable garden, spending much of the fall time canning her produce. She also made homemade bread up until she was 96 years old. Jennie was a member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Rebecca's and the UCW. She was a people person, enjoying a visit with anyone and everyone; however she was quick to share her opinions on various subjects especially politics, loving when a good argument ensued. In 2009, Jennie became a resident of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge in Watson, a place she enjoyed living and which was her home until the present. Jennie will be lovingly remembered by her two children, nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren: daughter, MARIE Kroeker of Medstead and family Dale (Nicole) Kroeker and family Daniel Kroeker, Jared Kroeker, Jason Kroeker, Adrian Kroeker and Chelsea Kroeker, all of Edmonton, AB, Kelly (Ramona) Kroeker and family Brady Kroeker and Landon Kroeker, all of North Battleford, Debra Kroeker of Eatonia and Bradley (Debra) Kroeker and family Kim, Kelly and Lindsay, all of Ponoka; and DAVID (Debbie) Armstrong of Saskatoon and family Bryan Armstrong and Ivy (Aaron) Vopni, all of Saskatoon and Erin (Erik) Hyde and son Rowan of Martinsville; daughter Carol's family- Naomi (Mervyn) Ramsay of Burr and family Tammi (Craig) Hackl and daughter Michelle of Saskatoon, Rona Ramsay (Cal Morris) and daughter Kiana of Saskatoon, Tina (Steve) Stalker and sons Cole and Daniel of Aberdeen and Carla (Dave) Clark of Estevan and Shauna (Brian) Kendall of Cadillac and family Chad (Tabita) Kendall and sons Mitchell and Matthew of Ponteix, Justin Kendall of Cadillac, Jason (Alison) Kendal and daughters Chloe and Ava of Ponteix and Sasha Kendall of Medicine Hat, AB; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Armstrong of Humboldt; two sisters, Mabel Middlemiss of Westbank, BC and Catherine Warn of Ladysmith, BC and sister-in-law, Gladys Maloney of Meadow Lake. Jennie was predeceased by her parents, William and Dora Maloney; husband, Bryan Armstrong; daughter, Carol Angelstad; son, Allan Armstrong; sons-in-law, Peter Kroeker, Vern Angelstad and Peter Faul; and two sisters and three brothers. The Funeral Service for Jennie was held on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Westminster United Church, Humboldt, officiated by Rev. Brenda Curtis. Interment followed in the Humboldt Public Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jennie's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, Watson. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt.
