Such a positive outlook!

All arrangements are being handled by Boyd funeral home in Marion, Ohio. No showing, no nothing — it is what it is.

Sounds like she made quite an impact on those around her.

Why did she climb to the top of the orange tree?

A neighbor banged on the door and said there was an old lady with a broom on top of the ladder knocking off oranges. My God, it was my mother!


Lots more about this amusing woman's life!

Don't leave them guessing which one ...

Along with her love of flowers, she was fond of birds, in particular the cardinal.

More about Rose DeMatto.

She was and is a true free spirit

"Westbrook - Rebecca 'Norris' Fowler passed away on Feb. 27, 2010, at the age of 97, though she liked to say 98."

So begins a charming tale of woman whose life was more interesting than most.

"Denis' friends are numerous and mostly weird." No doubt!

While most people want to go quietly with dignity and grace, Denis assumed he would leave this world kicking, screaming, crying, and headed in the other direction.

Check out the rest of the story AND the drawing!

Born in an elevator?

Always one to make a grand entrance, Bob was born in an elevator on January 26, 1924 in Redlands, California and took his final bow on February 17, 2010 at age 86.

Here's more about this man with "a keen and clever sense of humor."

A delicious way to be remembered

She will always be loved and sadly missed but will joyfully be remembered for her delicious crescent rolls, apple squares, and awesome lemon meringue pies.

Read more about this wonderful baker here.