Robert Armer

I am saddened to see Dr Armer in the paper today. On Lafayette Rd., he was my pediatrician all through my childhood. I was lucky child who enjoyed, even looked forward to trips to the doctor. I still think of Dr Armer and his gentle ways in my own practice. I am reminded today of his virtues as a physician, and hope to carry them forward.

A friend just called and told me abut Dr. Armer's passing. I worked with him in the Marion Co. Hospital pediatric clinic (where he taught) in 1965 for a couple of years. When I started my own family, he was my pediatrician and I eventually went to work for him and continued untilmy husband finished his residenc and we moved to the Chicago area. I did call him one time I was visiting Indianapolis and of course he was on his way to an IU football game. He took care of my first three daughters when they were born. I have so many fond memories of him I couldn't even begin to tell them. We had so much fun working in his office. I will tell one. We were both smoking and both trying to quit. I put a sign up on his desk that said no smoking. Then later I put one up that said "No thinking about smoking." That really gave us both a huge laugh. I don't know if he ever quit, I did several years later. I remember his red Corvette and how much he loved going to IU games. I love the picture you put up because that is how I remember him. My condolences to the family. I know he was loved and will be missed. Sharon Lynch Shariatzadeh

Memory Eternal to a kind and gentle man of sterling integrity.

My deepest sympathies to Karen and David, the loving and devoted daughter and son of Dr. Armer. Dr. Armer inspired his two children Karen and David with his example of selfless devotion to his patients and his consummate professionalism as a physician. Dr. Armer's kind and caring heart was most apparent in his devotion to his beloved children Karen and David. Dr. Armer was a great doctor, and most of all, he was a great father to Karen and David. Dr. Armer spent his last days with his devoted daughter Karen caring for him and by his side. Rest in peace, Dr. Armer, and may God shower Karen and David with many blessings.

Dr Armer diagnosed our 8 year old daughter with an incurable lung condition - she needed a heart/lung transplant. However, he gave us wonderful advice - "Let's not make her an invalid - let her do what she can". He indicated many children less ill were an invalid in bed because their doctor or parents made them that way, and at a time, she would start passing out - if she came to, she was alive - if not, she'd be dead. Though she could only ride a bike a half block, the whole family rode as she could. We carried her up the US Capital steps on a hands seat when it was so humid she could barely walk. When she would pass out in high school, I was promptly called to try to beat the ambulance so she wouldn't be taken to the hospital. With a 5 year prognosis, she lived 12 years - much to her own determination. The evening before she died, she practiced cello with the Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra. She worked the day she died. She told two of her siblings she might live longer if she went to bed - but she didn't want to do that. My wife had major lung surgery earlier, with a 30 year prognosis - and lived 40 years - much to Penni's example. We were ever so greatful for Dr Armer's advise. I am thankful I can share our experience with you. He was truly a wonderful doctor.

We send deepest sympathy and will always remember Bob as a kind and gentle man. We are sending love to Nicole, Alexis, and to Polly --their continued devotion to Bob was known by all.