Interview paperwork asked for an applicants sun, moon, and rising signs. I was Born in Salt Lake City, March 27th 1953. (Or maybe you can cry a little bit. He started his own contract business and worked at Litho Tech Ltd. from 1998 till 1999. Harry retired as Dean there and was very proud of his friends and the faculty. By The New York Times. OBITUARY James "Jim" Groth 12 March, 1963 - 28 July, 2015 IN THE CARE OF Hixson Moss Bluff "James "Jim" Groth made his last wildly inappropriate and probably sarcastic comment on July 28th. And while on that subject (the story of my life) on February 9, 1946 my parents and older sister celebrated my birth and I was introduced to all as Emily DeBrayda Fisher, the daughter of Clyde and Mary Fisher from Hazelwood. After twenty-five years, he suddenly realized that running away from burning buildings made more sense than running toward them. A variety of nieces and nephews with mediocre upbringing would complete the list of those left to embellish his memory. Apparently each of these things was humiliating to them but both were able to rise above their shame and become very successful adults. It quickly went viral, leading some to wonder if self-written obituaries weren't the way of the future. Go to a nursing home and kiss everyone. I had some serious health problems the last few years, but survived them (up till now anyway) with the help of my wife, Brenda; my granddaughter, Nicole; my sweetheart little dog, Scarlett, and my rescue kitten, Dolly. Zieglers obituary also mentions his love for the morons and mental patients that he served with as a fireman, sending tasteless internet jokes, potted meat and his alcoholic dog Judge. They gave Toni three grandchildren: Jean IV, Ann Elizabeth and Hannah Grace. With . Richard William's Obituary for Lou Reed Richard William's Eulogy for American musician Lou Reed, published in The Guardian newspaper, is a fitting tribute to the man who made alienation the dominant mode of rock'n'roll. Following his wishes, there will not be a service, but well-wishers are encouraged to write a note of farewell on a Schaefer Light beer can and drink it in his honor. He traveled where he wanted to travel, laughed inappropriately at every chance, learned what he wanted to learn, fix what he wanted to fix and loved who he wanted to love.. Written by his daughter, Amanda Lewis, this obituary is probably the funniest piece of literature we've ever read. The obituary is full of humorous anecdotes about his Mom, from jokes about her potty mouth, to her questionable skills in the kitchen, as well as her knack for telling it like it is. According to the obituary, Big Al despisedcanned cranberry sauce, wearing shorts, cigarette butts in his driveway, oatmeal, loud-mouth know-it-alls, Tabasco sauce, reality TV shows, and anything to do with the Kardashians and was world-renowned for his lack of patience, not holding back his opinion, and a knack for telling it like it is., Rest in peace, Big Al. Norma was a graduate of Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY, in 1953, where she was president of her class for four years. You would pretend to cough, spit the food into it and thus was born the Stocks diet. Everyone always knew where you stood with her. Leslie Ray Charping of Galveston, Texas, recently died at the age of 75, and his obituary posted on the Carnes Funeral Home website quickly went viral. If you knew me, remember me in your own way. Emily Philips, a retired teacher, died on March 25, 2015 in Florida. He also loved milk shakes, fried shrimp, the Steelers, the Playboy channel, Silkys Gentlemens Club, taking afternoon naps in his recliner, hanging out at the VFW, playing poker, eating jelly beans by the handful, and his hunting dogs-his favorite being Holly Hill Rip Van Winkle, a loyal beagle that answered to the nickname of Rip. that were always paired with a grass-stained MSU baseball cap.. While a necessity in his youth growing up during the Depression, this passion for being self-sufficient was carried throughout his whole life. Say the rosary while you walk them. He only stuck it out for one war. Its obvious that youll be sorely missed. He was a connoisseur of banana cream pie and a firm believer that ham sandwiches should only be served on Mancinis bread. He will be greatly missed.. To Disneylandyou can now throw away that Banned for Life file you have on me, Im not a problem anymoreand SeaWorld San Diego, too, if you read this. When asked what his mother would have thought about the obituary, Sandy told TorontoStar,She probably would have laughed her head off theres no doubt about that, he said. The Effect of a Casket or Coffin. Learned all that I wanted to learn. Andy's saucy tribute to his mom, Renay Mandel Corren, was published this Wednesday in the Fayetteville Observer. This will be sold to the highest bidder at her garage estate sale. Jim died knowing that Monty Python and the Holy Grail was the best movie ever. Anyone wearing black will not be admitted to the memorial. In the last few years, Big Als short-term memory loss was getting the best of him. Imagine! July 2, 2015. Give to every charity that asks. Understanding Human Decomposition. In her father's obituary, Amanda describes her father as a ladies man who didn't take fashion cues from anyone. The humerous theme continues by claiming that what was most important to Bill was educating people on the dangers of holding in your farts and that he was unable to attain his life-long goal of catching his wife cutting the cheese or playing the bum trumpet. Give the chicken sandwich to a homeless friend after mass. The curtain came down on Thursday night at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. He served an electronics apprenticeship at the Phila. I passed peacefully with my eldest daughter, Brenda, by my side February 2, 2019 at 8:20 am. On behalf of Heather's family, friends and most of all her fianc Kevin, I would like to welcome you to Heather's Celebration of life. Welcome to the Celebration of Heather's Life. This isn't the only amazing obituary we've seen this summer. He taught thousands and thousands of Mississippians during his life. Electronics, chemistry, physics, auto mechanic, wood worker, artist, inventor, business man, ribald comedian, husband, brother, son, cat lover, cynic. Because of his irrational fear that his family would throw him a golf-themed funeral despite his hatred for the sport, his family will hold a private, family only service free of any type of theme.. and Coady, Tower Road and my grandchildren, Nicole MacDonald, Glace Bay, Charlise MacDonald, Stratford, Ont., Hayden and Nathan MacDonald, St. Marys, Ont. He served as president of the Rockingham Rotary Club in 2012-13 and was proud of the work that Rotary did in the community and around the world. Now to that really mean Park Ranger; after all, it was me that rolled those rocks into your geyser and ruined it. She will be missed as a mother, friend and grandmother. Five grandchildren made his life better with their visits. "A plus-sized Jewish lady redneck died in El Paso on Saturday," begins the obituary, which was published in The Fayetteville Observer this week. By the end of his funny obituary, you cannot help but be charmed by Harry Stamps. It should not be difficult to imagine the multiple reasons for their divorce 35+ years ago. ghost towns on Earth. Her last words were, tell them that the check is in the mail. And if you dont believe it, just ask me. Here are some other popular posts on our website: If you found our collection of funny obituaries helpful, follow Love Lives On on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube channel for more inspiring ideas to help you celebrate your loved ones life. He also addedthat if he could tell his Mom anything now he would say, I know you wanted everything private, but sorry, Mom, I wanted you to be recognized for what you were because you were great.. His daughter . An example of a eulogy from a son or daughter: " (Insert deceased individual's name) was the kindest, most loving person I've ever known. She is also survived by her sister, Edna Flicker Isacs. She liked you or she didnt, it was black or white. If you knew me or not, dear reader, I am happy you got this far into my letter. We normally think of obituariesthe mini-biographies of deceased peoples lives that you read at the back of newspapersas being dreary and solemn. You should wait the appropriate amount of time and get in touch. It even included a brief anecdote about her unique Woodstock experience: I spent the whole next morning picking up garbage because I felt bad about leaving a big mess. However, the most entertaining part of her obituary is in reference to her landing at Rolling Stone: As Ms. Fier told friends, she had no firm direction after college and might well have attended law school if she had not joined Rolling Stone, where getting a job in the early 1970s required little more than a certain alignment in the stars. Johanna was a kind-hearted woman; a loving mother and wife who spoiled her grandchildren without complaint. Trixie, Richie, James Brown Beans and Mr. This is something she wanted me to do, so I did it.. Also preceding Big Al in death were his older siblings: William Franklin Brownley Jr., Robert Fauntleroy Brownley, Richard Leonard Brownley, Virginia Lee Brownley Barnes, and Louise Beverly Brownley Kindle. Let a dog (or two or three) share your bed. Val Patterson Mr. Val Paterson's life motto was, as he wrote in his own obituary, "Anything for a laugh." At first, his obit starts off rather typically, listing what he enjoyed most in life. After one undistinguished year at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Rick enlisted in the United States Air Force. Correspond with the imprisoned and have lunch with the cognitively challenged. Even more baffling are her childrens contradictory assertions of her life: some swear shes a pastry chef and freelance food critic, a professional gambler and race car driver, a square dancer, a botanist who ran a chain of recreational marijuana dispensaries in Washington state, and more. A lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and season ticket holder, he also wrote a song each year and sent it to the Cleveland Browns as well as offering other advice on how to run the team. In high school, he was in the band The Asparagus Children, which reached critical acclaim in the northern suburbs. If anyone would like a copy of her homemade gravy, we would suggest you dont. For all of the Electronic Engineers I have worked with, Im sorry, but you have to admit my designs always worked very well, and were well engineered, and I always made you laugh at work. He was obviously a humour man and his funnyobituarywill make you chuckle. Richard Norton Bacon (Rick) of Lumberton has left the building. Please give generously to covenanthousetoronto.cain memory. He despised canned cranberry sauce, wearing shorts, cigarette butts in his driveway, oatmeal, loud-mouth know-it-alls, Tabasco sauce, reality TV shows, and anything to do with the Kardashians. In lieu of the traditional Irish Wake, Family and friends are cordially invited to Downeys House Restaurant, 6080 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Twp., PA 15136, for a Celebration of Life Luncheon at Noon for a mandatory shot and a beer, in a final toast in Big Als honor, the greatest Dad in the world.. The most recent mean obituary to go viral tells the story of Kathleen Dehmlow. The grim reaper came for me on Friday March 25, 2016. There is suspicion that Mrs. William volunteered for service in the United States Navy at the ripe old age of 17 and immediately realized he didnt much enjoy being bossed around. I went to six different grade schools, then to Churchill, Skyline and the U of U. I loved school, Salt Lake City, the mountains, Utah. On December 29, 2012-the day before his 81st birthday-he had a stroke that was a turning point in the decline of his health. Stamps daughter starts the funny obituary by describing her father as a ladies man, foodie, natty dresser, and accomplished traveler and a lover ofdevilled eggs. My regret is that I felt invincible when young and smoked cigarettes when I knew they were bad for me. This next hilarious obituary is for an Ontario woman, Sybil Hicks, and was written by her children from her first-person perspective. Sydney Elizabeth, Jacob McKay, and Emma Grace (all Uprights) have enriched my life more than words can say. After his retirement he pursued some of his many hobbies including cooking, carpentry, gardening and sending daily joke emails to family and friends. I was scrolling through Facebook one day, putting off cleaning my house/being productive/talking to actual people, when I saw that someone posted an obituary with the comment: This is the best obituary ever written. It could have been no other way. Aaron Purmort passed away on November 25th, 2014, at the age of 35 from a brain tumour, although the obituaryhe wrote for himself tells a slightly different story. I am survived by my OG Brenda, Tower Road; my three children, Tyler, Stratford, Ont., Lawrence and his wife, Lisa, St. Marys, Ont. On Saturday February the 8th Molsons stock price fell sharply on the news of Bill Eves passing. William Ziegler escaped this mortal realm on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the age of 69. Consider: Mary Agnes Mullaney (you probably knew her as "Pink") who entered eternal life on Sunday, September 1, 2013. It was the school of hard knocks and yes we were told many times how she had to walk for miles in a blizzard to get to school, so suck it up. Everyone who remembers him is asked to celebrate Walts life in their own way. The perfect combination of self-reflection and humour, MacDonalds obituary left his family with a smile and fond memories. He took pride in his time served in the Navy on the USS San Marcos during the Korean War, often waxing nostalgia that the worst meal hed ever eaten was Shit on a Shingle (creamed chipped beef on toast). They have two children: Charlie and Helen (the well-behaved child Tonis daughter, Hayden deserved to raise.). "Jim Groth made his last wildly inappropriate and probably sarcastic comment on July 28th. If you come to steal, they will hurt you.. It will be led by Rev. Her favorite activity was sipping hot tea on her back porch with friends seated around her porch ensemble from Dollar General (again, not kidding.) A service will be held on December 3, 2014. He also enjoyed fishing and proudly displayed the stuffed barracuda he caught back in 1965, much to the dismay of his wife, Agnes Bargo Brownley, to whom he was married to for 24 years. William Ziegler passed away on July 29, 2016 at the age of 69 to avoid having to make a decision in the pending presidential election, according to the obituary writtenby Zieglers four children. Do not tear off the mailing label, Because if someone wants to contact me, that would be nice.. So in the end, remember do your best, follow your arrow, and make something amazing out of your life. The memories Im taking with me now are so precious and have more value than all the gold and silver in my jewelry box. On a last but serious note, the woman who loved life and taught her children to laugh at the days to come is now safely in the arms of Jesus and dancing at the wedding feast of the Lamb. Written by his daughter, Amanda Lewis, this obituary is probably the funniest piece of literature we've ever read. Honor your loved one with a free online memorial. Make it personal. Her other sisters were the late Gertrude Flicker Gould, Ruth Flicker, and Mary Lou Flicker Larrabee. With a stink eye towards organized religion, Big Al was more spiritual than religious and enjoyed reading the Bible before bed each night and watching church on TV every Sunday morning. He was a long-time member of the Elks Club in McKees Rocks where he frequently bartended and generously donated his tips to charity. Betty Jo Passmore of Tampa Bay passed away in 2014, and her obituary recounts her love of her family, mystery novels, and dark chocolateand her absolute ire for praise music and A/V presentations. The writer of her obituary jokes that her death could be due to her dog eating her warm boots and socks. He was a two-time Paul Harris Fellow. Take a look at each obituary below and then apply the lessons learned from these incredible examples to your own obit writing process: William "Freddie" McCullough "The man. He headed back to North Carolina to live and work in Rockingham and Lumberton, where he had a good life. Brewer, of Peterborough, NH, Donna M., and her children, Duncan, Peter, and William MacKenna, of Hamilton, MA, Timothy F. Brewer, and his wife, Sally Jo Heymann, and their children, Ben and Jeremy, of Los Angeles, CA, Kevin C. Of Deep River, CT, and William A. of Burbank, CA; thirteen nieces and nephews; and a very special extended family. Shortly before she died from pancreatic cancer, she managed to write her own obituary, in which she celebrated some of her most significant milestones and relationships. No buildings named after me; no monuments erected in my honor. The first tip when writing a funny obituary is to know when it's important to be serious. That Ms. Passmore used her final stamp on this earthly world to drag out a lifelong beef just a little longer is hilarious and iconic. since your last visit. He loved his mom Wilma Hartzog (deceased), who with the help of her sisters and cousins in New Hebron reared Harry after his father Walters death when Harry was 12. Since 1851, more than 200,000 people have been the subjects of obituaries in The New York Times. Put picky-eating children in the box at the bottom of the laundry chute, tell them they are hungry lions in a cage, and feed them veggies through the slats. Of 13 children in the family, I was the sixth born. He started at Chestnut Run Site as a flunky in the weave area of the Textile Fibers Dept., and then was promoted to research assistant where he stayed from 1963 through 1972. "Here's what Renay was great at: dyeing . Finally, the family asks that in honor of Harry that you write your Congressman and ask for the repeal of Day Light Saving Time. Harry wanted everyone to get back on the Lords Time.. Written by his daughter, Amanda Lewis, this obituary is probably the funniest piece of literature we've ever read.In her father's obituary, Amanda describes her father as a ladies man who didn't take fashion cues from anyone. He is stress-free and at peace. Of course hequickly follows that up by saying that cremation will take place at the familys convenience, and his ashes will be kept around as long as they match the dcor and that anyone wearing black will not be allowed at the memorial service. Jack is survived by his husband, Ivan, and his two parents Courtney and Samuel Cleave. Some of her advice was hilarious! In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Harry Courtright. Apparently not seeing his girl, Hillary Clinton, elected President was one of Stamps biggest regrets. In addition to advocating this life hack, Pink had many pearls of wisdom that she enjoyed sharing with anyone who would listen. I loved her more than I have words to express. Instead of flowers, Walt would hope that you will do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness for some poor unfortunate soul in his name.. I loved my family and cared for them through good times and bad; I did my best. Upon his return to the City of New Orleans in 1971, thinking it best to keep an eye on him, government officials hired William as a fireman. Tomorrow would be fine. Sample Obituary for a Single Mom. I finally have the smoking hot body I have always wanted having been cremated. In his funny obituary, which he wrote himself, Patterson confessed: I AM the guy who stole the safe from the Motor View Drive Inn back in June, 1971. Back in ancient Rome, they would publish the "Acta Diurna" or . The rest will say they can smell the Bacon burning. Of course that will probably comfort some while antagonizing others, but you know me its what I do. I remember cutting small rosebuds still wet with dew to wear to school on spring mornings, and I remember the smell of newly mowed grass. I died of Throat Cancer on July 10th 2012. His spirit was released from his worn out shell of a body and is now exploring the universe. I remember grandmother Nonnie who sewed exquisite dresses for me when I was little; I remember grandmother Mamateate wringing a chickens neck so we could have Sunday dinner. He had a life-long love affair with devilled eggs, Lane cakes, boiled peanuts, Vienna [Vi-e-na] sausages on saltines, his homemade canned fig preserves, pork chops, turnip greens, and buttermilk served in martini glasses garnished with cornbread. He gave nicknames to all the girls such as tittle mouse, kittycat, bouder bounce, spooker mcdougle and poodle pump., Toni previously served on the board of the Hancock County Library Foundation. Marvelous White. If you knew Rick, you knew that he was a loyal Reds fan since the late 50s without ever living a day in Ohio. Rick liked to buy food for the car behind him in the drive-thru lane, or a meal for a military couple (if he could do it without them knowing who paid). In her lifetime, Pink made contact time after time. Ive always maintained that my greatest treasures call me Nana. Maybe Ill see you all there sometime. He then goes on to say:So anyway, I think I was a pretty nice guy, despite being a former punk and despite what some people would say about me. He instructs everyone who wants to remember him to do an unexpected act of kindness for some less fortunate soul.. Visitation will be held at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on Saturday, May 4th at 9:30 a.m. Thats not exactly true. ), He shares his discomfort at the idea of people gawking at me as I lay in a coffin. Instead: Im being cremated and my ashes are being scattered (somewhere). It hurts me to admit it but I, Mrs. Ron Hicks from Baysville, have passed away. Over time, I became one with her, inseparable, happy, fulfilled. This funny obituary is full of fond memories of Toni that highlighther carefree nature and her unfailing sense of humour. He taught them to fish, to select a quality hammer, to love nature, and to just be thankful. Sadly, he was unable to attain his life-long goal of catching his beloved wife Judy cutting the cheese or playing the bum trumpetwhich he likened to a mythical rarity like spotting Bigfoot or a unicorn. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. So many things in my life seemed of little significance at the time they happened but then took on a greater importance as I got older. She was a master cook in the kitchen. You can also check out our Pinterest Board on obituaries for inspiring ideas to help you craft an obituary that captures the essence of your loved one. 1. Kathleen Dehmlow. He attained the rank of Sergrant. Any gifts in her honor should be made to the Hancock County Library Foundation (to the overdue book fund.). Her extensive vocabulary was more than highly proficient at knowing more curse words than most people learned in a lifetime. Inexplicably we were successful in doing exactly that when we were blessed with our daughter Bonnie and then later our son Scott. Bill was remembered by his family as a man who left a 76 year trail of laughter, generosity, compassion, and wisdom. A memorial luncheon in Ricks honor will be held at Pier 41 in Lumberton on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Pier 41 Seafood. Visitation will begin on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 9:00am until 12:00pm with a Memorial Service to begin at 12:00pm at Hixson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff, LA. Curt Moore of Orlando, Florida, a questionable choice for any spiritual event, but one the family felt would be appropriate due to the fact that every time Toni heard Curt preach she prayed for Jesus to return at that very moment. Don't miss early access to tickets, and event updates by joining the TEDxSurrey community. I bit the dust. He drifted off this mortal coil on March 9, 2014 at his home. My pain is enormous, but it pales in comparison to watching my wife feel my pain as she lovingly cares for and comforts me. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Pat Entsminger; a son, Aaron Entsminger of Columbus; a brother, Bill (Kathy) Entsminger of Grove City, Ohio; a sister, Lois Courtright of Galloway, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Carol Ferrall of Georgia; four nieces, Kristi Nunamaker, Allison Courtright, Emily Ferrall and Ashley Ferrall; a nephew, Benny Entsminger; his three dogs, Blackey, Shadow and Jezebel; his step mother, Lil Entsminger; a special aunt, Ginny Entsminger; and several cousins and other dear relatives. Writing a standard obituary that accurately and skillfully delivers biographical information, descriptions of personality and accomplishments, while being a pleasure to read is a difficult task. Her spirit is carried on by her six children, 17 grandchildren, three surviving siblings in New Joisey, and an extended family of relations and friends from every walk of life. Out of all the obituaries listed here, Harry Stamps' obituary takes the cake. Self-Written Obituary Benjamin Franklin famously wrote a self-obituary in which he referred to himself as "food for worms." Writing your own funny obituary ahead of time can help your loved ones deal with their grief. Each month from October until January 20th we will draw an email address to win 2 free tickets to our 2024 main event. It just goes to show that by adding a little humour to an obituaryand straying from tradition, you can give readers insights into yourloved ones unique personality (or your own) . Frank Olito. You know Jan wouldnt have backed down from visiting one of the creepiest (but real!) The women in his life were numerous. The Best Obituary Ever Written John Branston 4:00 a.m. Apr. and Haille and Lukas MacLeod, St. Marys, Ont. Douglas Legler of Fargo, North Dakota passed away in June 2015, but not before penning his own obituary, a testament to the adage brevity is the soul of wit. If dark humor like this is your thing, science says you might be a genius. Toni retired from GE Plastics after Hurricane Katrina in 2007. Emily DeBrayda Phillips' obituary is hilariously self-written and self-aware about her existence and end: "If you want to, you can look for me in the evening sunset or with the earliest spring.