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Write an obituary for your wife
We're sorry. Here are a few things that help, and an example you can borrow from.
What helps
- Say who she was apart from being a wife and mother, if that feels right.
- Her work, friends and causes all belong here. Ask her friends for one story.
- Use the name she went by, and the name she was known by in her work.
An example
Helen Park, 68, of Portland, died on February 11. A nurse for 38 years, she remembered the name of every patient and every patient's dog.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel; her son, Eric; and her sister, Susan. A memorial gathering will be held March 1 at 3 p.m. at Peninsula Park Rose Garden.
This person is made up. Their details are only an example.
You'll get three versions, a short one for newspapers, and a funeral program PDF.