I was just asked to write/deliver my grandfathers eulogy

They know him as someone else. Let them know how he was as a grandfather.

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ask his three kids (my mom, uncle and aunt) something they remember that they want to share

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My aunt did this for my grandmother's eulogy, but she included many more people. So she basically read what people had remembered or something that made them happy. It went over well, lots of laughs, and made everything as easy as can be expected.

If he was a man of faith you should be joyous and thankful.

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My aunt did this for my grandmother's eulogy, but she included many more people

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I was thinking about asking some of the people who knew him longest, then some people who may be new to the family and married in and knew him the least.

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If he was a man of faith you should be joyous and thankful.

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Kinda my goal...I started it like this

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He took me fishing. He took me to play golf. He gave me AND my friends jobs when we needed work. He played pranks on me. He told me jokes. He told ______ and we where we could find cases of beer for less than $5 by introducing us to Suda Salvage. He did things his way, but beyond his rough exterior he had a heart as big as anyone I've ever known. To know him was to love him.

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Let them know how he was as a grandfather.

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This. Someone or more than one person believed you were the right person to do this. You SHOULD feel honored. You know there are memories that make you feel proud to have been his grandson. Just share one or two.

I did one when I was 15. Still remember it word for word. It's hard, but nice in a way. Definitely talk to his kids and get some info. Talk to others as well. Speak from your heart. Many people are known to certain people only in a certain light (co-workers, old college drinking buddies, etc). Try to paint a complete picture of him - as a husband, father, friend, grandfather, etc.

Good luck, and I'm sorry about your grandpa.

Make them laugh, and make them remember the most special parts of your grandfather. Everyone who will be in the room loved the man. Remind them why.

Sincere condolences, and good luck.

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Write it out and read it out loud as many times as possible before the funeral. Have it burned into your brain so it becomes just another speech, although clearly it is not.

Lot of periods in that. I'd be jerking listening to you.

I've had to do a couple. Last one I looked out and said "Since I am honored to discuss my father and most of you knew him well- let's start with a discussion about Jesus."

A captive audience doesn't necessarily want to here about Jesus and considering the fact it was a well known fact my father wasn't exactly a religious man, it got a good laugh and was an ice breaker. Even the priest I got to do the service got a good chuckle out of that since he knew the man as well.

Just talk. Everyone will appreciate it. I did not do it for my mother and regret it tremendously.