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Keep It Simple: If Obituaries Only Listed the Dearly Departed’s “Thing”

February 22, 2013 By Jeff 105 Comments

Obit 1(2) James R. Landry
Brash, because he grew up in Boston.

 

Obit6(1)Lawrence Kessler
Smoked his own meats.

 

Obit2(2)Robert L. Caldwell
Knew how to work the system.

 

Obit5David K. Mosher
A Budweiser man.

 

Obit 3(1)Anna Garvey
Owned many items emblazoned with the image of an owl.

 

Obit4(1)Albert J. Hubbard
“There’s no such thing as too spicy.”

 

Obit14Allison Lundy
Strong advocate of the all-inclusive resort.


Obit15Judy Masters

Had many surgeries.

 

Obit7Bernard L. Peet
Heroically ignored grammar rules.

 

Obit8Timothy Canfield
Nostalgic for the era of the “full bush.”

 

Obit9Harold Cottrell
Never shit at work.

 

Obit13Paul Granville
Tried out for the Kansas City Royals.


Obit16Maria Martel

Ate whatever she wanted.

 

Obit11Edward J. Stearns
Always punctual.

 

Obit17Edith Stark
Owned several pit bulls,  referred to them as “big babies.”

 

Obit18Delores McDonnell
A lesbian with a sense of humor.

 

Obit12Albert L. Powell
Whittled.

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What would be your “thing”-only obituary?  How about your co-workers?  Please tell us about it in the comments.

And I’ll see you guys again on Monday!

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  1. Jimbo says

    February 22, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    So is Jeff Kay just your pen name, and your real name is Harold Cottrell?

    Reply
  2. Dogberry says

    February 22, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Jeff Kay

    Scourge of pants seats.

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  3. madz1962 says

    February 22, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Boner inducer.

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    • CADude says

      February 22, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      Do you consort with Tom Ludly: Easily aroused? Or doesn’t it matter?

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  4. Uncle_Wedgie says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Master Masterbater

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  5. MikeFromLI says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Used Veet

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  6. pdparrot says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Liked cake

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  7. DaveF says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Only shit at work.

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  8. WB in OH says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    Embraced laziness like a religion.

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  9. Bill in WV says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Larry Tucker – Known for jogging in coochie-cutters.

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    • Bill in WV says

      February 22, 2013 at 3:58 pm

      Bobby Stump – Lovable Turrets Guy

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    • Bill in WV says

      February 22, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Bart Roberts – Organized and headed up a large coalition of reets in the 1970’s.

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  10. WB in OH says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Geoff-Loved him some gay midget porn.

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  11. Ethan says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Never improved with age.

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  12. Root 66 says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    Drove on Blizzaks.

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    • madz1962 says

      February 22, 2013 at 4:57 pm

      HA! Love it!

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  13. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Believed Oswald acted alone.

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  14. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Sought treatment for Ricketts: Julia Ricketts.

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  15. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Honorary pilot.

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  16. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Did the shopping.

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  17. WB in OH says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    He told you so.

    Reply
  18. Griff says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    Watched Seinfeld ‘re-runs.

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  19. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    Grooved to Crash Craddock.

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  20. dto says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Ken Larson…married a Leprechan

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  21. son of sam says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    I told you I was sick

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  22. dto says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Missy Noggler… Reigning Hopscotch champion for 82 years.

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  23. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Thought there was always room for Jello.

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  24. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Drove Fords.

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  25. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Usually caught the Earlybird.

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  26. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Preferred aisle seating.

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  27. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Thought umbrellas were a hassle.

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  28. Root 66 says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Stopped for the “HOT” light at Krispy Kreme.

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  29. Root 66 says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    SPAM fan.

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  30. Jorge says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Never stuck with a hobby for long.

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  31. Fancy Pants Maguire says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Always with the umlaut

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  32. Fancy Pants Maguire says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Didn’t mind vacuuming too much

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  33. Fancy Pants Maguire says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Handy with a butter knife

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  34. CADude says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    William Beauregard: Ate his own boogers

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  35. CADude says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Hated the Yankees

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  36. CADude says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    His attention span was too long

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  37. CADude says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Put ketchup on scrambled eggs

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  38. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    Hated No-Passing zones.

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  39. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    Carried fifteen golf clubs.

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  40. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Farted when he coughed.

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  41. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Could tell the Sklar brothers apart.

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    • CADude says

      February 22, 2013 at 7:05 pm

      Lee’s the one with the long beard, right?

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  42. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Never needed a penile implant.

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  43. Stephanie says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Didn’t have a tact button.

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  44. Tim says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Once had intercourse with an Amish.

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  45. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    Never rode the brakes.

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  46. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    Let bygones be bygones.

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  47. D says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Art Hebbers: Always used his turn signal.

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  48. johnthebasket says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Could hit to all fields.

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  49. Stephanie says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    Didn’t have a gag reflex.

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    • Jorge says

      February 22, 2013 at 7:51 pm

      Best. Comment. Ever.

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  50. Airandee says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Never stood when he could sit and never sat when he could lay down

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