Eulogy for my most favorite mom ( Archived) (6)

The following is the actual eulogy I wrote & delivered to the attendees to a memorial service for my mom last month.
She died after a short term illness last month.

While someone close to my mom can only understand the significance of some of it, I am posting all of it here for your inspection;

Eulogy for my most favorite mom

Thank you all for joining us here
to celebrate the life of someone very dear.
Gloria ___ ____ was her name
and life without her will never be the same.

Her heart was actually enlarged, to make room for her love
and to her, babies were cherished gifts from above.
Whether human or animal, it really didn't matter.
Either way, she truly loved all the tiny pitter-patter.

So, as many of you know and others can safely bet,
she and my father adopted children and many a pet.
We all were taught discipline and to do things right
and if you dare crossed her, you were in for quite a fight.

Gloria taught us to love thy neighbors, family and every friend
and did so herself right until the bitter end.
This depression-age lady could really squeeze a penny,
but, when it came to charities, she paid so many.

She really loved music and truly enjoyed to dance
and would frequently go swimming, when given the chance.
Gloria hosted and organize many a party or other event
and gleefully shared her smile, conversation and heart with whoever you sent.

I admit the truth is not always nice
and unfortunately, she did not often follow health advice.
Instead, she got lazy and made many an excuse.
This enabled the grim reaper to tighten her noose.

Now, no one can change what has been done
and all we can do, is to live our life from sun to sun.
Mom, the suffering is over, you are in no pain.
But, unfortunately, so is your life, which you can't regain.

Death doesn't care how special nor loved you are.
It really doesn't care, if you're an unknown or a rising star.
We are truly all treated as equals in our final demise.
So, forget all the excuses and don't try the lies.

My wonderful family and dear friends, heed this warning,
every afternoon, evening and morning.
The lessons here can be endlessly cold.
So, listen up to what you are about to be told.

People ! Your health should be of utmost concern,
unless YOU desire to hasten your own cramatory burn.
Please do all you can to continually improve your health,
as it is far more valuable than all your wealth.

Please exercise at least three times per week
and get your body from plump to sleek.
Eat healthily, cutting back on sweets, pasta and white bread
and by all means get plenty of sleep in bed.

See a doctor several times per year
and what Doc tell you, really hear.
Then, closely follow what your physician advises,
especially if your cholesterol or blood pressure rises.

My god, if you are foolish enough to smoke,
stop it immediately, before you get cancer or a stroke.
If you don't get and keep healthy, my dear,
death will steal your life from you, that much is clear.

Now, mom, your teachings and the wonderful times we've shared,
are just part of the evidence of how much you cared.
Countless times we've hugged, laughed and kissed.
I couldn't possibly describe, how much you'll be missed.

Mom, I've seen you laugh and I've seen you cry.
I've seen you really live and I helplessly watched you die.
Faretheewell, on your journey into the great unknown
and please even if they don't have long distance, write or phone.

Mom, your only son thanks you with all of his heart
for giving our life such a wonderful start.
You were the most terrific mother we ever had.
I send all my love for infinity to both you and dad.

Hey Jim..good to see you again. I am very sorry about your mom.

Your tribute is beautiful and could have been written for my mom. My mom is still alive, but does not take care of herself like she should.

Thank you for posting this.

"I admire your strength...your courage...and your love
that you HAVE for your mother."

You made me very warming.Again so sorry for your loss

With tears in my eyes I read your wonderful eulogy. Sounds like Gloria was one of a kind. Right now I am speechless and can not imagine what your going through.

My sympathies,

Shirley