I miss you so much. I want to ask each and everyone one of you visiting today, who took the time out of your busy schedules to show your support to my family -- please huge your parents. Foundational. Ava, My brother and I dont have early memories of daycare, we have memories of being home with mom. What I remember is that I was playing with the alligator clip on the badge and managed to pinch and hurt my finger. This column is committed to brain health, prevention of dementia and successful aging. In England it is estimated that around 676,000 people have dementia. And that the stained-glass windows came from England by sailing ships and overland by ox cart. [Name] was my [youngest/oldest] [brother/sister] and one of the most important people in my life. His home was often filled with cats of all shapes, sizes and colors. It was in the glint of his eyes when he couldn't figure out a problem, in the sound of his laughter as it reverberated through our home, in the shine of his smile whenever he came home from school. Please try again later. Visit Juanita's memorial website to learn more about her life. Youre acknowledging the audience and thanking them for sharing this time with you and yours. To say that this loss is hard is an understatement. Shannon had such a big life and touched so many people, its hard to know where to begin. I will be generous with my time, energy, and resources, and will commit to causes greater than myself. So honestly this burden is one my brother and I are happy to take on. This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Thank you all for being here today. Funeral for an Altzheimers' Patient Romans 8:31-39 Rev. Residential care facilities do not want to accommodate high care dementia respite. His family was the most important thing in his life. When mom went to catch him, the little guy flew into the house and into the powder room that I was just exiting. I know [he/she] wouldve been amazed to see all of you who have come out today in support of [him/her] and us as a family. She was a wife, a sister-in-law, an aunt, and a grandma. It's because she was special and she knew how to make others feel just as special. She always supported me in everything that I did, and she was my biggest cheerleader. I was obsessed with any and all films of prince charmings, beautiful and big weddings, and women being swept off their feet. I will create. So, there we are in our Jetta size car with luggage and five passengers, Anders on the hump in the back seat. You're voting too often. You hang in there! He spread sunshine wherever he was. Always remember that you too can always calm your mind and heart to allow your moms strength and guidance to pick you up when youre in doubt or facing uncertainty. Thank you. We planned on going to the same college together (but [Name] was smarter than I and got into some schools I didn't). I've got some good topics coming up. I was convinced that my time would come by the time I was 20 (how naive!). At this sad time of your mother's death, you might have been asked to write and deliver her eulogy. So, every time we came upon one, I would stop and have everyone get out of the car to make it over the bump. The five days leading up to my mothers death were physically and emotionally trying. Shannon's eulogy is an example for those who are looking to honor the struggles and difficulties their loved one dealt with while remembering other important aspects of their life. I will laugh, loud and often. And we always reciprocatedin person, on the phone, over text (including, in recent years, through liberal use of heart emojis in any text with Mom). Music played an important role in my journey through my mothers illness. Mom and Dad enjoyed the snorkeling and bird-watching trip. Because of her, my dreams were bigger, my achievements were bigger, my life was bigger. [Name] was nothing but [generous/kind/loving/helpful/hilarious/determined/accomplished] and was the pride of our family. 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. We had just gone to [location] the previous year, so this was a nice change. I write this column every week, because right now, information is really all we have to protect ourselves against Alzheimer's disease. One of my absolute favorite moments was when my mom [description of memory]. She told me not to embarass her in this eulogy, so I'll restrain myself from doing that by going over the top. And in going through things in his office we saw that my Dad doodled math everywhere. We will love you forever. Enjoyed this speech? He made house calls at all hours, often without his patients knowing. There's a genetic component to our risk, but it's relatively small, maybe 20 percent. 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 understood the unspeakable bond that tethers a mother to her child. She instilled in him the values of kindness and compassion, and he is a testament to her incredible parenting. Who can forget the little brick office building, with cartoon characters on the inside walls? Love you Laurie, Dave and Jenny. It was probably my nose or the shape of my face; perhaps the hazel eyes or brown, curly hair. You dont meet someone like that every day. Sure, that she must have brought the carcass into the house they did a thorough search of the house and to their surprise, they discovered a piece of lutefisk under a chair. [He/she] was my best friend, my partner in crime, and someone I knew I could always rely on. Tell people how you feel. Maries mother took her back to Australia 6 years later, and they were divorced 2 years after that. When I was four, I fell off a table and almost bit my tongue off and it had to be sewn back on. He will be remembered for all that he has accomplished and the many lives that he touched. I know well all miss her [insert personality trait or something she was known for]. 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. Ill never forget how [she/he] took the time to get to know me and helped me feel like I belonged there. The memory of a woman as remarkable as Carla Dearing is all I will ever need to keep them pouring out of me. His coworkers would describe him as [description]. Mom was always willing to go, whether it was dancing, fishing, going to the lake and tubing behind the boat, and paddle boarding at 80, and they really enjoyed garage sales. [He/she] was [describe personality]. For those of you who may not know me, I am Connie, the lucky person who had Jean as her mother. There were 43 respite beds but only ten respite beds in a high care dementia unit that I could pre-book, according to the seniors listing, and that went as far away as the Fleurieu. y:b_,#EO.heO3b (+CB$]E3*s?gWSM)J When you're caring for someone else, it can be easy to overlook your own needs. I will continue to write this column every week, because it's important to put this information in front of people, and to keep it in front of them. He went to the University of Arkansas for his residency in Pediatrics, where he met my mother. Moving and dancing to music makes you happy. My wife was everything and is the center of my joy. x,LMevKG|9Tp$Rwz*vkoQViyv]\]z{.eOB/|v]|~| ut)~= "y~VSw/bw0-8_5~ May it be some time before they fade.N.A.J. 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. In her memory, please give your loved ones a hug today and let them know how much they mean to you. In March, I wrote in Slow Motion: The Alzheimers Grieving Process: Alzheimers disease creates such a bizarre and unfair grieving process for families. But perhaps most of all, [Name] loved theater. It's an anxiety that hangs over all of us. I was obsessed. I will dance with enthusiasm. I spent the rest of that week scanning photos of my beautiful mother and finalizing details for her funeral services. To many in her life she was a listener, a singer and a hand to hold. In addition to his love for hunting, [Name] was also a talented woodworker, who enjoyed creating beautiful objects out of wood. Over the months that Dad lived with us, he would look in the mirror and he would smile at himself. We sat around her bed and talked with mom and reminisced about our time with Mom. I will smile constantly and exude warmth so that others are uplifted even when Im down. My [father/mother/sister/brother/relation] was, without a doubt, my best friend, my biggest cheerleader, and my constant supporter. Everyones life was brighter having known my sister, especially mine. We honored my mother, Dixie Benton Stucky (1953-2013), on Saturday, June 29, 2013. He set such a great example for me of what a father and what a spouse should be. The dog must have grabbed it out of the bucket it was soaking in. Dad had six children, and they voted me to do the eulogy. Seeing her bright, chubby cheeks light up as I turned the corner into her room made it so very worth it. And I was able to take my parents to the new Disney Star Wars theme park in February, right before Covid. We will cherish all of the amazing memories we have of her until we meet again someday. I was talking to a friend of mine New Years Eve and I told her I was writing Dads eulogy. In the end, [Grandfather's Name] passed away peacefully in Florida at the age of 82, surrounded by the love of his family. Death for Alan marked the moment when the restrictions of this life are over. Mom took care of Dad for years. : A Preschoolers Guide to Losing a Loved One, Keep Me In Your Heart: A Fathers Day Wish, My mother found peace after Alzheimers disease, Slow Motion: The Alzheimers Grieving Process, Memorial Service Packet Insert Page Dixie Stucky, Knesek Funeral Home Obituary and Guestbook. And most importantly my Dad loved math and data. My nearly 42- year life is right about the length of the job she retired from. My mom and I spent 15 minutes trying to catch that little bird to get him back outside. Beautiful eulogy by a daughter for her mother who died after a battle with dementia When you're deep in the trenches of caring for a parent who's battling advanced dementia, it gets harder with each passing year to remember the heart, the core, of the person he or she used to be. I am so proud of the woman you were and I know that you touched the lives of everyone around you. Shannon's life was far from easy, but reading about her perseverance, determination, and strength and hearing her brother recount meaningful moments in their life and the impact she had on him and those around her is powerful. Carl and I wanted to share a few memories about our Dad before the service started. When [Grandfather's Name] returned home from the war, he began a new chapter in his life, one filled with family, friends, and all the things he loved. That being said, this process has made me realize just how lucky I was to have a father like [Name]. Eventually, I came to embrace the comparisonsproudly wrapping my arm around her (and sometimes giving her a playful pat on top of her head, which by then came up only to my chest) whenever a new friend, colleague, or stranger remarked on the resemblance. He sailed to Australia, taking his grandsons, Lee and Warren. I see there is strong support for not leaving out the dementia years. My dad taught me and my brothers the meaning of what is was to be a man. When I gave birth to [Name], my life was permanently changed. This beautiful eulogy is a wonderful example of how to interweave testament to someone's personality and character with the core occassions of their life. She was a shining star that burned out too soon. 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 suppose it depends on how the dementia takes someone. I was there for every one of her life's major accomplishments (and letdowns). Throughout all of his endeavors, [Name] was guided by his dedication to his family. Our family is eternally lucky to have had you as the head of our family. He and my father once worked together for a local farmer. Dementia is an I suppose death is what makes life beautiful, knowing that our time here is finite, to make the most of it and remember what is important. We were fused at the hip and made almost no friends during summer camps (much to our joy and delight). Grandfather? From there we headed to Xcalak (which was one mile from Belize) and ended up staying at a scuba diver training facility which was cool since they had students from around the world and for the diving trips, we were outnumbered by diving instructors. [Name] was a remarkable young man, who touched the lives of all those who knew him. I remember crying as I sat next to her, holding her hand. <>/Metadata 65 0 R/ViewerPreferences 66 0 R>> My mom would also sing various songs to the guinea pig, especially at treat time. Caring for someone with dementia can lead to feelings of guilt, sadness, confusion or anger. Over thirteen years Roy progressively lost: his movement, his speech, his rationality, his intellect, and his memory.But there are many more things Roy never lost.Roy never lost his sense of humour. When we moved from CO to VA it was very hard on our family. We will cherish each sweet moment together. My [mom/dad/relation] was an unforgettable and truly remarkable human being. Mom gave her a funny look and brought a washcloth over and said, I think he got into a Woodtick that fell off the dog. She would pick me up each and every day from school. Sample Eulogy for Father. We are hoping to move him into a nursing home closer to my grandmother early next week. My father was not an easy man. [He/she] was endlessly [selfless, loving, caring, etc.]. Ill always remember [her/him] as a [loving/caring/kind/gentle/wise/intelligent/hilarious] soul who would try [her/his] best each and every day to put a smile on the faces of others. I will not swoon at the sight of blood, but will swoon over a mariachi band (or really any live music). He served on submarines in World War II, becoming a chief pharmacist mate; and at the time, was the youngest Chief Petty Officer in the Navy. Well from Xcalak we had a 4-hour drive to Tulum and what turned out to be another 4 hours to Punta Allen. As his family, we watched Dad decline with dementia for 25 years. By mentioning it and telling some stories from the journey you'll be showing your love for your aunt in the good times and the bad and also making others realise that it's ok to talk about it. My Dad was always around and involved when we were younger. The mystery that prevails is that we do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. We grow up in [town] together, lived down the street from one another, and went to the same schools from elementary to high school. Now that [shes/hes] gone, a hole is left in our hearts and in our souls, but we know we will see [her/him] again soon. To spare you all from that (and to shield you from watching me cry for a few hours) I've decided to restrict this to a short list of some of my favorite qualities of my dad. My father laid the foundation for my life as a man. We shared everything our hopes, our dreams, our lives. You were the love of my life and I will miss you forever. I am so proud of the woman you were becoming and I know that you would have accomplished great things in your life. When she suggested we get married, I wanted her to be the star of the show. People gravitated towards them. Like the breaking of a tablet, dementia steals the intellectual gift, but does not take away the sacred essence. Thank you for coming and for joining my family in remembering my brother. Think of anecdotes, life events, or characteristics you think should be mentioned. %PDF-1.7 Proudly created with Wix.com, 2019by Katie Boer. [Name] was the type of person you'd easily become friends with. The troubles and anxieties of life without memory are not a distant past as she walks clear-headed with Angels in Heaven. After years of increasing dementia, death for him was a Zblessed release. By the time she came to your grandmas and grandpas house for her recovery, you were a source of ongoing reason for her to keep going. She was surrounded with family and love in her last days and to me that is the most important thing. Losing my dad is one of the most difficult hardships Ive ever had to go through. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. When you are the writer in the family, that comes with certain responsibilities. Later she went to cosmetology school at the Aveda Institute in Atlanta. Grandma, I love you endlessly and have no idea how I'm to navigate this scary world without you by my side. I hated watching her unconscious, struggling to breathe and seeing her body succumb a little more each day to dehydration. He was known by my entire group of friends as "The Cool Dad". Shannon was my best friend. I've been a professional journalist for more than a decade; my mother's eulogy was the hardest thing I've ever had to write.My mom passed away two months ago. She brought a light to our lives, she often instigated fun but was also patient when we stepped out of line. At night, we [description] and met with [people you met with]. The lost art of "horizontal" breathing to protect the brain. How can I describe [Name] in a way that's accurate? Mama would ask where he got the tomatoes or corn and we all knew it came from Jims garden. Shannon was fearless in her pursuits; she accomplished so much in her short life. One of [name]s favorite passages was, [passage]. Thus, we must try to travel along the track of life in the best possible way -- loving, forgiving, giving, and sharing. My life has been full of these warm memories -- I can't land on one. Something that couldnt be simply inherited, but would need to be earnedbrought to fruition through the countless small acts and daily decisions that make up a persons life. That was a sacrifice she made, family was very important to her and I know we both appreciate the fact that our parents made that choice. Many times mom had to help dad dismantle the huge sleeper sofa to get the guinea pig out from underneath where he was hiding. He took a turn for the worse last Monday, after falling the previous Friday, and was struggling to breath and swallow and in a state of delirium and agitation for several days. It's a near impossible task, so I decided to list out the top 10 things I appreciated most about [Name]. I had deja vu from watching my mother in her final days and months of Alzheimers disease. Please take a few minutes to appreciate what this planet has to offer. Please resolve any unresolved issues you currently have, if you love them -- none of it matters. When she told me she had cancer, I nearly passed out. Little did he know, this quote would go on to be the foundation of my father's life. No one deserves that fate. Mothers Day is a difficult time for my grandma and myself, since losing my mom to early onset Alzheimers disease four years ago. It was in that spirit that I set out some time ago to put down in writing exactly what my mom meant to mean impossible task, to be sure. Collect Stories and Memories. Mom never begrudged the fact that I didnt want children of my own she accepted her four legged grandchildren. As a child I connected with my moms fun spirit. I think its fair to say Shannon was dealt a rough hand from the start. He also loved going to see plays with my Mom, so they both ushered at various local theaters for over 30 years. The Evans Family circa 1966 Wedding Day. He met and married his first wife in Brisbane, Australia. [list out lessons or important takeaways]. To lose a mother is to lose a piece of your soul. Joie was my support through my first relationship, my first heartbreak, my first degree, my first marriage (and second!) I love you Dad and I hope you rest easy. Throughout my career, I've met plenty of personalities, characters, and people -- but none as special as [Name]. These are lessons that have helped me navigate this life and are lessons I'll cling to now that he's gone. He had a heart of gold, and he never hesitated to lend a helping hand or a listening ear to those in need. He even bought a Unicycle. 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. Thank you. I know that we will see each other again one day, but until then, I will cherish all of our memories together. That is how we will always remember her. Yes, my father had a remarkable effect on people. He had a stoic, but kind personality that drew people to him, and he had a deep passion for nature, exploration, and family. Try to relax and remember that many people dont know how to write a eulogy, especially for someone important in their life. If you're looking for examples of real eulogies that have been written and read by folks on Ever Loved, here are some outstanding examples. And he did at least a sudoku a day. It had been raining so the roads were more like small lakes than a road. But it didnt matter. To my brother-in-law Matthew, you helped to clean up messes and did a lot of the heavy lifting with RyLee to relocate her lifetime of things to the new house and storage. Good morning. I wanted to show her off to every important person in my life. Richer Than Gold by Strickland Gillilan. For such a small fishing village they had some great restaurants with some interesting locally sourced gourmet dishes. For World Poetry Day, we had three poems from people affected by dementia, which we're featuring here. You were the glue that held our family together. Throughout both transplants, she had to undergo chemotherapy, hospital isolation, and months of recovery before returning to her normal life. She was the first person to make me feel like I had a home and a place in this world. Telephone - 0800 888 6678. As [her/his] grandchildren, we were lucky enough to spend time with [him/her] doing [description of time spent]. I had no idea the next time I saw you, you would be unconscious on your deathbed. We will cherish all of the memories we have of her, and keep her in our hearts always. I tried to give her the life she so deserved, but even if I could give her the life of a queen, it wouldn't have been enough for what she deserved. I am so grateful to have had her in my life, and I know that she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. First, let me take this moment to thank each and every one of you who showed up today (and to those who are joining us online). I know many of you here today have your own Dr. Lane story. There is the option to select a website design, to write some words of tribute and upload a main memorial photo. During our first years of dating, I found myself wanting to provide for her, take care of her, make her smile at all possible moments. He'd sneak out in the middle of the night when we were younger to take us to midnight premiers of our favorite movies -- much to Mom's dismay. A day well laugh. With that, Id like to leave you all with one of [Name]s favorite quotes, by [author]: [quote]. His passion for creating was matched only by his love of giving, and every year he donned a Santa Claus suit to bring joy to children in his community. She was a manager at Southwestern Bell and visitors had to wear a special badge. It's something I wasn't able to do for my mother. Man in his 50s is arrested for GBH after dementia sufferer, 61, suffered a fractured eye socket when she was punched in a lay-by despite wearing a badge warning of her illness He was special. He bought his mother a house at the age of 21. And please, most of all, be kind to one another. Growing up, the four of us kids were what's known in the tradethe church trade, that isas PKs. Hello, everyone. When we'd get home, our parents would ask if we made new friends and had a great time, we'd lie and make up names for the friends we never made. I invite everyone here, to do just the same. Be free. That morning, however, my grandfather regained full consciousness. So I usually just smiled sheepishly. As I said in eulogizing her: "I suspect many of them were younger and healthier than she was. So I go after dementia the way it went after my mother -- relentlessly, clinically, unrepentantly. She stood at the fence cheering me on as I learned new things like cantering or jumping. Those who knew her, knew how much she loved her family, and she was always so proud of us. We bonded over [subjects], we spent summers at [location] and I could almost always be found at [his/her] house on the weekends. What I do know is that my wife emanated love each and every day. Today we celebrate the life of this incredible man who left behind a beautiful legacy of music and of kindness. My mom passed away two months ago, after a nearly 4 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. I will continue to pattern my life after yours, and in times when I need help or a little advice, I will think back to all the good, long talks we had. He loved rollercoasters. Now, I dont know whether that has lessened our grief any, but I do know that I speak for my sisters, our dad, our Aunt Mary Kay, and everyone who was on the other end of those exchanges with Mom, when I say that we are incredibly grateful for each of those moments, each of those expressions of love that my mom would simply not let go unexpressed. This column is her legacy -- a way that I can serve others, as surely as she would find a way to serve them if she were still with us today. I also remember my husband sitting by her side talking to her for several minutes. Sometimes I feel I didnt do enough and maybe Ill always feel guilt for that. Youve been here as a coordinator and source of medical knowledge and wisdom that completed out and has been no less important than the direct care Rebecca and I provided. They'd made us family -- sisters. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> I remember staying at Grannys house so Mom and Dad could go to England or Spain or Greece, because to get away from the phone, they had to go out of the country. To attend the funeral of an in-law, essentially. [Name] was a [man/woman] of [describe characteristics] with a penchant for [description] that always showed itself whenever [he/she] would [description]. [He/she] was unique. To my dad, David, It is a lovely memorial to an obviously very special person. But, I want you to do me a favor. Ill miss her [laugh/smile/generosity/humor/jokes/other descriptor], but am lost without her [guidance/thoughts/advice/other descriptor]. I expected the agonizing wait to continue. These five steps should help you begin: Talk to family and friends about the person you're eulogising. [He/she] was hilarious. [He/she] became [description] and was one of the best [husbands/wives/fathers/mothers] a family could ask for. It was as if my mother had saidbefore I left, Im going home. And he even directed and acted in some community theater plays. You had a passion for sports and a natural talent for competition. As child she had a bunny named Thumper that she adored. In the end, I think she felt misunderstood and no longer accepted, and thats what hurts the most. Rest in peace, [Name]. Im sure as a mother that goes against many instincts to encourage a child to continue something that injured them. She said, all you can do is express your relationship with your dad. From her birth in 1933 to her retirement was just around 60 years. And I would do anything I could to spare other families from it. [Name] was exactly that type of mother. endobj I wish we had taken a picture of the three of us that day. Can local authority force sale of shared owned property. That is the kind of information I share with readers each week. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You had such a bright future ahead of you and I am heartbroken that it has been cut so short. As one of my first direct reports, I can't tell you how many people would come to me on the side and request to be paired with or on a team with [Name]. 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