Gladys E. Armitage

Armitage, Gladys E.

Gladys Elsie Armitage, age 88, was taken into the Lord our Savior's arms in the presence of her family on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Gladys was born in Split Rock, Wisconsin on September 9, 1921, to the late Henry and Priscilla (Smith) Beyersdorf. She was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Kimberly, WI. She served on the Ladies Aid and Altar Guild.

Gladys married her best friend and the love of her life, the late Calvin Armitage, on February 20, 1946, and together they shared 56 wonderful years. Gladys enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, embroidery and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her kindness and caring spirit was cherished by everyone she touched.

Gladys is lovingly survived by her children: Diane Armitage (Rhonda) of Vadnais Heights, MN; Patricia Foth of Sun Prairie; Michael (Debra) Armitage of Darboy; Karen (Scott) Kohls of Green Bay; and her very special grandchildren: Michael “Mic” and Alec Foth; Eric, Emily and Mallory Armitage; Ben (Sarah) and John Kohls; great-grandchildren: Malachi, Ian, Tucker and Titus Kohls; Greyington Foth; sister: Mary (Roy) Sieg of Appleton; sisters-in-law: Janice Beyersdorf of Neenah; Eleanor Beschta of Appleton; brothers-in-law: Donald (Lois) Armitage of Middleton; Merlin (Susan) Armitage of Texas; Wesley (Jean) Armitage of Nebraska; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Gladys was preceded in death by her sister, Irene (Harold) Biebow and brother, Henry Beyersdorf.

The Funeral Service for Gladys will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at ETERNAL LOVE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1011 E. Midway Road, Appleton, with the Rev. Virgil Hanson officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

A memorial fund has been established in Gladys' name.

Gladys' family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at Brewster Village (The Lodge) for all their love and support for Gladys.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231