Richard Armour

1906–1989 (age 83)

author

Biography

Richard Armour charmed readers with a steady stream of humorous verse, essays, and memoirs, turning everyday moments into witty reflections that appeared in magazines, anthologies, and more than fifty books over the course of his career.

He balanced his prolific output with warm hospitality and, after many years of writing, returned to Southern California, where he was laid to rest at Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum, leaving behind a legacy of laughter.

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