*No one knows why, but Roys health noticeably declined in 1995. Unlike other conditions, it can be . We were born only a few days apart, spent our first years of life held by each other's moms and had almost no chance in not becoming great friends. In a way, I'm still writing it. So, there we are in our Jetta size car with luggage and five passengers, Anders on the hump in the back seat. It affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and . They wish they could be here today. I like that sentiment; I think theres some wisdom there, and perhaps some solace for those of us who are grieving our moms loss so deeply still. He bought his mother a house at the age of 21. You brought her fresh spirit when her life was yet again shaken with a relocation and then her stroke earlier this year. Since the doctors were unable to diagnosis . Taylor c.2007. Thank you all for being here today. We were all there for Dad: through the tumbles, through the trips to the emergency ward, through the stuttering, and through the blank staresbut none more so than his wife, Jan. Whilst I am lucky to have had such a lovely man as my father, it is, in no small part, due to him finding such a strong and caring woman. Everyones life was brighter having known my sister, especially mine. When we graduated from college (we both attended [name of college]), she was right behind me on the stage, clasping her degree in [subject] while I held mine in [subject] -- far from our dreams as children. Because I didn't know. I am so saddened by the loss of [Name]. It goes on and on, extracting your sorrow one tear at a time. Rest in peace, my son. He went to the University of Arkansas for his residency in Pediatrics, where he met my mother. If they resonate with you, please feel free to take them for your own. Today, I want us to join together to remember that. A eulogy is essentially a way of saying farewell to a person who has passed away by expressing and sharing thoughts, feelings and experiences that honour and respect the deceased. I think she was ready to go. He also loved science fiction, and he introduced us to Star Wars as kids. Please upload the eulogy for your loved one using the form below. For those who don't know me, [Name] and I have been friends for practically our entire lives. I will miss watching you play and excel at what you loved so much. Ive tried to protect [him/her] as though [she/he] was my own [son/daughter] throughout our lives and it is incredibly painful to be here letting [him/her] go today. My mom and I spent 15 minutes trying to catch that little bird to get him back outside. For years. As their condition progresses, a person with dementia may start to behave in ways that are challenging and distressing, both for themselves and those around them. Thank you. As the time of your death draws near, we pray, dear Mother, that you have the unshakeable comfort and confidence that God Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you." You are not alone. He wrote some beautiful melodies that will live on long after him. As a child I connected with my moms fun spirit. Instead of delivering a 20 minute eulogy on my father, that I know he would've hated, I've instead decided to share some of the lessons he taught that could go on to help others. I have run into so many people that have said to me, "I'm so sorry for your loss, [Name] was one of my best friends." We were pretty sure he was joking. He ended up dropping out of highschool in order to pursue a job as a dishwasher and support himself. When my mother died in 1970 at the age of 64, I went into denial. There were also several trips to Mexico with each of her children and several grandchildren joining them. My heart was overflowing with love and joy each and every time I saw your sweet face. I loved having [Name] as a [brother/sister] more than anything else in my life. She felt she had a bigger purpose beyond this place. Who can forget the little brick office building, with cartoon characters on the inside walls? When I reflect on my moms life and think about the values which defined her, I think of her generosity, the way in which she inspired or motivated you, her tenacious drive, the endless pride she had in her children and family, and her resilience. [He/she] was hilarious. This GPS tracking watch enables you to easily locate the wearer through a couple of taps on your smartphone, day or night. My mom was at every single riding lesson camera in hand. Assuming it was mine he said, Gee Nico, you are not that bad at maths are you! Unfazed, Dad confessed that the book was his and kindly explained how mental exercises helped preserve the functioning of his brain. And he was still the volunteer Treasurer for the Four Corners neighborhood association, which he had been doing for many years. I was swept off my feet, in a completely unexpected way. She dealt with him losing his license, and forgetting how many Old Grand Dads he had had. Be it driving to Texas to take care of her grandchildren when my uncle and aunt had to go on a trip or an overnight drive into the mountains of Arkansas to help my mom care for me and my sisters. To lose him is to lose a piece of who I am, though I know he's with me in spirit. I was basically raised by my mom and sister. And I just took him to the movie theater at Thanksgiving to see the new Dune movie, which he loved. He spent many hours in his workshop, creating beautiful pieces of art and furniture that will be cherished by his family for generations to come. He worked hard to get to where he was and without a doubt, could be described as a successful man. He was special. Eulogy for Mother With a Degenerative Illness If your mother passed away due to a degenerative illness such as dementia or cancer, you may or may not wish to include information about her experience with this illness in your speech. I owe everything to her and don't know how to navigate life without her. He had a stoic, but kind personality that drew people to him, and he had a deep passion for nature, exploration, and family. Thank you all for joining me and for allowing [Name] to have a space in your heart and in your life. They returned to the States, where Marie was born. He was 89 years old, and had been living with Lewy Body dementia for around seven years. Music, painting, and dancing also played significant roles in my sisters healing. When [Name] first entered the front doors to our building, I immediately knew we would get on. Daddy was 88 years old, raised by a single mother in the early 1920s. In the end, [Grandfather's Name] passed away peacefully in Florida at the age of 82, surrounded by the love of his family. Somber eulogies, eulogies filled with stories, short eulogies, and funny eulogies are all common. He was a kind-hearted man who enjoyed pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons. [], [] One year ago, onthe day before Mothers Day, my mother and I looked into each others eyes for the very last time. When I arrived at the emergency ward later that evening he bucked up and quite calmly said, Oh hi, Nico, it's good to see you!!. Sorry, we had some trouble updating your comment. I endeavor, with all my heart, to follow in [his/her] footsteps for the rest of my life. Today, I want to thank my husband, Van, for allowing me to bring Dad in to our home; to Van, Zeb and Simon, thank you for all the love and care you gave him. They met at the U.S.O. It is a lovely memorial to an obviously very special person. At the same time, my son was absolutely not the kind of person who would want his friends, his family, and his loved ones to stand by and let grief consume him. [He/she] was there for [list out important life events] and always remembered my birthday and other important anniversaries. It isn't high-tech at all. He and my father once worked together for a local farmer. In March, I wrote in Slow Motion: The Alzheimers Grieving Process: Alzheimers disease creates such a bizarre and unfair grieving process for families. My nephews have lost both grandparents on their fathers side. Until finally, it is over. 3 0 obj I feel like I lost my mom a long time ago, but there was no funeral, no obituary, no headstone, no closure. In a few hours, some of us will go on a bit of drive to Anadarko to inter her body with her parents and two of her brothers. She stopped going to her film class; she quit her book club; she lost interest in seeing friends. Many of my earliest memories are of the two of us, singing Disney songs together, watching The Breakfast Club on rerun, and of course, fights in the backseat of the car. She was a devoted mother, a compassionate humanitarian, and an inspiration to all who knew her. Shannon McMasters' eulogy, written and read by her brother, Stephen, is a beautiful testament to a woman who Stephen describes as a "shining star that burned out too soon". But she explained to me that now, more than ever, she needed me to be the strong one. We started in Puerto Morales (a great discovery and location we returned to many times for easier traveling as our parents aged) and then went to Tulum. She came into our lives briefly, laughed with us, cried with us, danced with us, made us smile, made us feel special, then left as quickly as she arrived. I know he's smiling on us from above and is absolutely thrilled that so many of you showed up today to remember him. I met [Name] [number] years ago at [description of meeting location]. He bought his mother a house at the age of 21. He was the BEST on the grill and 5 year winner of the Best Chili award at our annual chili cookoff. Thanks Dad I love you and you will be missed. In my dreams, somehow, miraculously, she's cured. She was always positive and believed in me when I didnt believe in myself. Doctors told Shannon she would not live passed 40 and would likely be barren. Grandfather? We were having a great time and I was using my iPod to text my brother Thor to tell him to come to Xcalak. I ask that everyone here today join me in this endeavour as we aim to honor the life of [full name]. Just as you take grief one day at a time, think about writing the eulogy one step at a time. Dementia; Dementia. His greatest love in life was [Name] and his favorite pasttime was [pasttime]. Bc-*m|-{|i$q U RyNY>U>L"H&"9tFk5vy'>a%K,SYNA_-3G$Xz&e"\Tw0i)!Gc% AjXnn)"`6Q stream In addition to the personal stories shared, Renee also includes a beautiful poem at the start which kicks off the metaphor of the Train of Life for the rest of the memorial speech. To say that this loss is hard is an understatement. To start, the main parts to include in a standard eulogy are as follows: A brief introduction usually looks like Thank you all for being here or Thank you all for coming. I write my mother's eulogy every single week. So honestly this burden is one my brother and I are happy to take on. Written and read by Josef Weimholt I am so grateful to have had you in my life. He also loved going to see plays with my Mom, so they both ushered at various local theaters for over 30 years. Yet his reward was not an easy retirement, peace, rest, the consolations of a hard life well-lived. When mom went to catch him, the little guy flew into the house and into the powder room that I was just exiting. I will follow your trajectory through life and attempt to celebrate your spirit in everything that I do. I wasn't even sure I liked men. Weve all heard the heartwarming stories many have about just how great their [grandmother/grandfather] was, but Im here to tell you today that mine was the best. I still have 18 years to get to that point. Little did he know, this quote would go on to be the foundation of my father's life. [He/she] instantly made people feel like [description]. I owe my father everything and I credit my success in life to the way he raised me, each and every day. Memorial websites are excellent tools that help you share event details, post an obituary, collect memories, and raise funds in someones name. These are lessons that have helped me navigate this life and are lessons I'll cling to now that he's gone. But it got me thinking about that notion of "unexpressed love." When we were younger, [Name] & I had a difficult relationship. He described her as "The first sense of relief I felt on this earth." Always one to tut at any kind of recognition of her good deeds, she'd absolutely hate that we were all gathered here today to do just that. I believe she got this gift from our mother who also had a knack with people. During this time, her mind was changing and she was helpless to stop or reverse it. At my uncle's funeral they said how he had been violent and nasty in his later years, due to dementia. But I know now. When I was younger, [Name] used to take me to [area]. And, to Kaison and Gavin, the twins, We learned much later that his brain was accommodating Dementia with Lewy Bodiesa neurodegenerative disease akin to suffering both Parkinsons and Alzheimers at the same time. It cruelly, methodically dismantles the mind of the person you love, drawing them into a thickening fog of incomprehension, until the person you once knew is reduced to a phantom in a withered body. Then he took me to Duke for surgery. And thats been evident as well in the flood of messages weve received since Mom passed, which have come not just from close friends and family, as youd expect, but from those who worked with her briefly decades ago, those who met her only recentlyincluding members of the Breakers community in Edgewater, where our parents have lived the past couple of yearsfrom friends (and friends of friends) of my sisters and mine who may have met her only once at one of our weddings years ago. Mom made sure we all there to see it and she took pictures of the spectacle. I remember patients coming to the back door. I'd never been courted. My nearly 42- year life is right about the length of the job she retired from. Not just for her, but for her husband, for her family, and for myself. It meant so much to me then, but now those memories of Dad perched on the touchline are among all I have left. As I contemplated the title of today's post, it seemed that the final "shade of death" is actually a joyous realization: My mother has been released from her broken body and mind and . She would let them rest in a darkened aquarium until they came out of shock and then released them back to the woods. I know Ill always miss my best friend and that no one can replace [him/her]. I spent so much time at [Name]'s house that I was known as [his/her] [brother/sister], even by [his/her] parents own admission. Those are the times that I keep in mind whenever I think of my dad, some of the best times of my life. Go out today and try your best to emulate everything she did, and more. You can also pay tribute, Many religions have different customs and rites that take place after someone passes away. Surely the same must have been true for Alan. Thats where I first learned to [description of skill]. As his family, we watched Dad decline with dementia for 25 years. I know this loss is one that runs deep for many of us gathered here today, but I also know that [Name] wouldn't want us to sit around mourning [his/her] loss and instead would want us to look towards the future and think on what we can do to make this world a better place. Later in life, she was the cool big sister. I was finally ready for her to go. I have so many fond memories with Shannon, from the University of Florida to moving cross-country to Los Angeles and on to Atlanta. A [man/woman] of many talents, [Name] showed us that it was never too late to start [hobby/career]. He had an open door policy and welcomed people into his home with open arms. Her heart though was full of love, she turned those feelings of hurt into good. Learn more. That is the kind of information I share with readers each week. 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