I hope when I die those that know me will go have a drink on me and remember me well. That's why this caught my eye.

Monday, September 15, 2008 2:05 AM MDT

DOUGLAS -- A celebration of life for James William "Jim" Adams, 53, will be held at a later date.

He died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas.

Jim, who had tired of reading obituaries noting other's courageous battles with this or that disease, wanted it known that he lost his battle. It was primarily as a result of being stubborn and not following doctor's orders or maybe for just living life a little too hard for better than five decades.

He was born June 8, 1955 in Garrison, N.D. the son of James William and Ruby Helen (Clark) Adams.

He was sadly deprived of his final wish, which was to be run over by a beer truck on the way to the liquor store to buy booze for a date. True to his personal style, he spent his final hours joking with medical personnel, cussing and begging for narcotics and bargaining with God to look over his loving dog, Biscuit, and his family.

He would like to thank all "his ladies" for putting up with him the last 30 years.

During his life, he excelled at anything he put his mind to. He loved to hear and tell jokes and spin tales of grand adventures he may or may not have had.

He is survived by five sons, Jeremiah Adams and his wife, Nicole, Mica Olivas, Wade Olivas, Brice Simpson and Cole Adams; sister, Jerri Giegerich; two ex-wives, Vickie Harrison and Marilyn Williams; four grandchildren; two nieces; and two great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, he asks that you make a sizeable purchase at your favorite watering hole, get rip roaring drunk and tell the stories he no longer can.

Gorman Funeral Homes - Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.

Too Funny!

I want to be remembered this way too

That is truly BRILLIANT...LOVE IT!

TRUE story...when my mother passed away a tad over 13 years ago...sure, I read her obit that we composed. However, I went back a few days and just took a peek-a-boo at her horoscope the DAY she actually passed away...

NO kidding...here's what it stated:

"You have been working long and hard for your life's dream. A long-awaited and well-deserved vacation shall be awarded in due time. Be patient. You are destined to take a very long and glorious trip. When you get it booked, pack lightly...no shoes required...and look to the horizon as it awaits your arrival."

AWESOME!

Yep, and that is why in my will, it states that at my funeral there will a moment of silence to open the beer. That way I can hear the sound of Pshhhhh....

Nothing like going out with a bit of laughter.

I told my kids that in my will that my memorial will start at least 30 minute to and hour late since I have not been on time to anything in the last 10 years. Told them why start when I'm gone. But I will have it told that if they thought I would be on time then they were wrong I still got them again. Myself I'm being cremated. I want my kids to remember me the way I was alive not dead.

...sings "prop me up against the jukebox when I die..."