Eulogy for a Wife

An Example of a Lighthearted Wife Eulogy

Below is an example of a sample eulogy written for a wife:

My wife, ____________, was the most lovely woman I’ve ever known, and the only one I’ll ever truly love. Based on the number of faces here today, it’s clear that I’m not the only one who loves her. In her too-short (fifty) years she was a friend to many people who valued her (humor) and (optimistic) outlook. She always hated more than anything to see people cry, so instead we should celebrate her life. I know I’m just happy to be lucky enough to be the guy she married.

I remember the day we met. She was young and (gorgeous) with (long red hair). She was a friend of my (sister, ___________), and I was more (nervous when I met her) than I’ve ever been in my life. We went on our first date the following (evening). We went (to dinner) and (a movie), and ended up with so much (in common). By the end of that date I knew (I’d be asking her to marry me), and she knew it, too.

We were married for (twenty-six) wonderful years before she was taken from me. Our (two children, __________ and _________, are all grown up now), and our (first grandchild ___________ will be born in just a few months). I’m saddened that ___________ couldn’t (his little face) before she passed – she was so excited when she (first heard she’d be a grandmother). I’m proud to say that she was an amazing mother. She instilled (reason), (fairness), and (responsibility) in our kids, and I’m happy to say that they turned out to be (kind, successful) adults. I guess I may have had something to do with it, too, but I think she was a far better parent than I was.

She had many other accomplishments in her life. For the last (twenty) years she worked for the (school board) here in (Boston). I know many of you know her through her work, and even a couple of (company Christmas parties). __________ would often get together with her (friends from work) to (go to dinner and dancing). She always enjoyed it and wished I could come. I always said I was a (terrible dancer), but now I wish I had. She loved to (cook), and found every opportunity she could to have people over. Some of you may not know that she was also an excellent (tennis player). Of course, she always called it “the only interesting form of exercise” but don’t let her fool you. I don’t think I ever saw her lose.

Our life together was better than anything I could have hoped for. We’d occasionally argue about whether to (watch an action movie) or (a chick flick), or whether to (eat Mexican) or (Italian), as any two people might. Over the years, though, there was a pleasant balance. She always brought me up when I was down, and the few times she was ever down, I’d be able to do the same for her. No one will ever be able to take her place, not only for me, but for any of us. I know she would be very surprised and honored to see so many of us here for her. I love her and miss her, as I’m sure we all do, but I know that she’s in my heart, right where she always has been.

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