Monday Writing Essentials, Obits My Obituary

This week’s writing challenge: write an obituary.

Write your own obituary.
Write the obituary of someone you loved.
Write the obituary of someone you did not love (pull out the stops for this one).
Write an entirely fictional obituary for someone who never existed - but should have.

Here lies Patricia Justice who started her life at 31 and had a great time from 31 until her death. She was a petty officer in the Navy for 4 years; she worked for the Navy for 5 years as well. Patricia truly enjoyed this life and had a great time while there. The rest of her life she enjoyed with friends and family, and is survived by her son, Mark Shunatona and daughter in law, Bonnie, granddaughter, Andromeda Weisnbach, along with her husband, Joshua and son, Vincent, also two sisters, Beth and Ellen as well as many friends. Donations are acceptable at the ASPCA or your local shelter.

Comments: 9

Pam Brittain Apr 28, 2012, 1:44am UTC

Great obit. Let it wait for another 100 years, please.

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Betty S. Apr 28, 2012, 4:03am UTC

I don't want to get mine written to soon. I'd be dying to use it.

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JOHN BECK Apr 28, 2012, 7:55am UTC

I can relate, Patricia. I was 31 in 1969, the year I returned from active duty in the Navy as a Flight Surgeon and Naval Parachutist. So my life as a returned-home family physician began at age 31. I also enjoyed my active duty.
May the rest of your life be fulfilling and rewarding. Well written.

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