I have a strange fascination with the obituary. I never actually read the full obit; I just love the titles-- they remind me of a haiku-- the summation of a whole life in a one line snapshot. Interestingly enough, they are often comical. I have been collecting some favorites over the past year-- here they are!
Roy Pinney, Man of Snakes, Baby Photos and Adventure, Is Dead at 98
Fred Goldhaber, 63, Dies; Taught at School for Gays
Howard Van Hyning, Percussionist and Gong Enthusiast, Dies at 74
Pontiac, 84, Dies of Indifference
John Huchra Dies at 61; Maps Altered Ideas on Universe
Morrie Yohai, 90, the Man Behind Cheez Doodles, Is Dead
Gerald Roush, Font of Ferrari Knowledge, Is Dead at 68
Howard Van Hyning, Percussionist and Gong Enthusiast, Dies at 74
Pontiac, 84, Dies of Indifference
John Huchra Dies at 61; Maps Altered Ideas on Universe
Morrie Yohai, 90, the Man Behind Cheez Doodles, Is Dead
Gerald Roush, Font of Ferrari Knowledge, Is Dead at 68
I will keep my eye out for some more good ones...
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