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Gifts of a lifetime

by Jan Schroder
obituaries

When a friend called last month to inform me of their parent’s death, I knew the other reason he was calling. After sharing condolences, I offered to write the obituary, something I’ve done for many friends‘ families.

Following tradition, my first assignment as a newspaper reporter was to the “obituary desk.” There you learn the necessity for accuracy. Misspell one name and the family calls and the death notice publishes again gratis. I also learned how significant these memorials are to generations.

Assembling stories and quotes, I always weave in one signature literary flourish, bringing small comfort during emotional times.

Chris Schroder, The 100 Companies

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