[NFBWATLK] Josie Armantrout

[Marci Carpenter]

We have lost another member of our affiliate and a kind, generous person. Josie Armantrout died on Thursday, January 18. She had been in and out of the hospital over the last 2 years and had some serious health issues. The last time I spoke with Josie (last month) she was at home and in good spirits. She was only in her 50’s. As some of you know, both of the Armantrout children died before Josie. Their son Robert died just about one year ago. Josie was a past President of the Greater Seattle NFB chapter. She was kind and generous to everyone she met. She was always quick to welcome new members to the chapter and believed strongly in the NFB philosophy and supported our programs; giving both her money and her time. Josie’s husband Todd attended our January chapter meeting. Todd always supported Josie and is also a valued member of the NFB. 

Funeral services will be held this Thursday, January 25, at 2:30 pm at the Bonney-Watson Funeral Home, 1535 SW Dash Point Rd in Federal Way. There is bus service which stops very close to the facility. 

We extend our sympathies to Todd and the family.

Marci