TwoShot Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 My 87 year old Uncle Fred passed away last week and the family decided to have the visitation and funeral service after the New Years Holiday this past Tuesday. To say that Uncle Fred was "colorful and more than a bit "crusty", would be an understatement. I spent most of my childhood being terrified of him. The priest who gave his eulogy talked about the first time they met. Father said he had just been transferred to the parish and if fact was still unpacking when the church secretary said there was someone who wished to see him. Uncle Fred gave him a piece of paper bearing the words of a song and asked if he could have this played at his funeral. Father replied that it shouldn't be a problem. Uncle Fred said "Dammit Father I'm an old man, hell I could keel over tomorrow. We all knew that the priest had our relative pegged pretty well. At the end of the service, Father said "Dammit Fred, rest in peace! As an adult learned that my fear of Uncle Fred was misplaced, he had a very crusty heart of gold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandrum Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I don't get it. Dammit TwoShot, I didn't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Dammit guys, the padre was simply speaking the old guy's language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoShot Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thank you SiG Lady! I'm glad someone "got it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Thank you SiG Lady! I'm glad someone "got it". I got it . I've known a few Fred's, of both genders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Dammit I dint get it either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Dammit guys, the padre was simply speaking the old guy's language. And Sig Lady is simply stating the obvious...as always clear and concise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm lost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 OK, Fred's was one of those guys that was rather colorful with his language, even when speaking with the new parish priest. That could be off-putting to a lot of people but the priest understood and took it in stride. So, at the end of the funeral, the priest said what Fred would have said had he been standing there - "Dammit Fred, rest in peace". Fred could not have asked for a better epitaph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandrum Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 OK, Fred's was one of those guys that was rather colorful with his language, even when speaking with the new parish priest. That could be off-putting to a lot of people but the priest understood and took it in stride. So, at the end of the funeral, the priest said what Fred would have said had he been standing there - "Dammit Fred, rest in peace". Fred could not have asked for a better epitaph. That's kinda what I figured to begin with...no offense to the OP but I guess it just wasn't that funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modoc Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Sounded more like a "What I Like" than humor I still think of it being funny to hear the priest saying "Dmnit" at the pulpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 OK, Fred's was one of those guys that was rather colorful with his language, even when speaking with the new parish priest. That could be off-putting to a lot of people but the priest understood and took it in stride. So, at the end of the funeral, the priest said what Fred would have said had he been standing there - "Dammit Fred, rest in peace". Fred could not have asked for a better epitaph. That's kinda what I figured to begin with...no offense to the OP but I guess it just wasn't that funny. That S/B, "Dammit OP, that just wasn't funny." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) OK, Fred's was one of those guys that was rather colorful with his language, even when speaking with the new parish priest. That could be off-putting to a lot of people but the priest understood and took it in stride. So, at the end of the funeral, the priest said what Fred would have said had he been standing there - "Dammit Fred, rest in peace". Fred could not have asked for a better epitaph. It is the way that 'Fred' (not his real name and not associated with this story) would have liked it. Too bad that someone else got in the way and 'Fred' didn't get what he deserved. I understand this entirely. Edited January 10, 2012 by Jim Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 OK, Fred's was one of those guys that was rather colorful with his language, even when speaking with the new parish priest. That could be off-putting to a lot of people but the priest understood and took it in stride. So, at the end of the funeral, the priest said what Fred would have said had he been standing there - "Dammit Fred, rest in peace". Fred could not have asked for a better epitaph. Now I get it! It's a Fredism. My favorite Fredism was Startrek's "Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor not a bricklayer!" Anyone else have a favorite Fredism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKSNIPER Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Everyones Dad at one point in their lives working under the family car: " hand me the thing.....no not that one...the other thing....the thing to the right of that stuff....No! Not THAT stuff...the other stuff....oh forget it I'll get it myself " Kid goes inside and his mom asks him "Whats the matter? WHy aren't you out there helping your father?" "He sent me inside." "WHy?" "'cos I couldn't find the thing he wanted." "Thing? What thing?" "The thing next to the stuff." "WHat stuff?" Kid looks up and says "Don't you *&^*&^#* start with me mom." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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