His favorite stories involved playing pranks and outrunning the police when he was a teenager. “Dwayne was a hardworking farm boy with a bit of an ornery streak. Instead, choose one or two defining stories you want the world to remember them by. Next, don’t focus only on the facts, i.e., degrees, company names, graduation dates, etc. He loved spoiling his 13 grandchildren - reading them books, sharing his M&Ms and cashews, and slipping them extra gas money from his wallet.” 3. “One of Dwayne’s favorite roles was being a grandpa. Patrick’s Catholic Church, volunteering their time and resources for decades.” “They made lifelong friends and were active members of St. “The one person who could keep him out of trouble was wife Belinda.”
So, look for opportunities to recognize people and let them feel like they were an important part of this person’s life. Obituaries are about the dead but you write them for the living. References to their most valued relationships. “Dwayne will be remembered for his generous nature, incredible work ethic, playful personality, and fondness for Diet Pepsi. Defining characteristics and quirky traits.įirst, sum up their best qualities and throw in a few unique characteristics to make people smile. Here are some examples from Dwayne’s obituary: 1. It’s worked surprisingly well for all the others that came after it. I came up with an obituary template many years ago when I was asked to write my first obituary. When I write an obituary, I include five key areas to tell this person’s story. A good obituary will make your readers get a lump in their throat as they half cry, half laugh their way through it.
You need the facts and dates, but more importantly, you need the stories to keep this person alive for future generations. You must define an entire life in a few short paragraphs. I take note of good characteristics others recognize in them, study the values they live their lives by, remember their favorite stories and memories, and watch the impact they make on others. It sounds morbid when I admit this, but I mentally start writing people’s obituaries years before they are needed. I knew I needed to capture his generosity in his obituary. He rarely asked for permission and never expected a thank you or payment. Dwayne saw something that needed fixed and fixed it. Somewhere between chicken and noodles and the fresh strawberry pie for dessert, Dwayne spotted the damage, found a half-empty can of spray paint in the garage, and painted over the damaged area. A tow truck had recently damaged the side panel, taking out a chunk of paint. I was driving a cute, little, white Geo Metro convertible at the time. It was my first Sunday dinner with my now husband’s entire family. The very first time I met him, he spray painted the side of my car. Dwayne was a sweet and interesting father-in-law.
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