Robert F Armstrong

Robert F Armstrong, 71, also known as “Bob” to coworkers and friends, “Robbie” to his Australian family and “RF” to former Navy friends, passed away October 10, 2023 Seattle WA after a sudden and unexpected illness.

Robert’s curiosity for all things electronic as a young boy led him into a career as an Electrical Engineer after graduating from the University of Washington. Robert worked in Flight Test Instrumentation in the Aerospace industry out of Seattle Boeing International. Robert retired from Boeing in January 2023 after 43 years in a career he loved. Robert’s work, supporting many commercial and military airplane test programs had him traveling to many states and overseas, he was passionate about all things Boeing and was highly respected by coworkers and team members.

Robert’s hobbies included riding his HD Road King along with similar minded riders near and far, traveling to Mexico for vacations. Robert loved music and continued learning and research as an avid reader, watching documentaries and sharing YouTube videos to all interested parties.

Robert will be missed dearly by his wife Pamela, children Jenny, Beth, Jon, Sam; Siblings Tony, Mark, Margaret; Grandchildren Jake, Logan, Rosie, Athena and the family cat, Kali Kitty Kitty; not to mention a host of friends and former coworkers.

A Celebration of Life will be held May 31, 2024. Interested parties can email Pamela at [email protected] for further details.