I've been asked by Bill's wife to post a couple of things; his obituary and his living will. Both are a clear reflection of who Bill was, his sense of humor, and his love of life.
Living Will
I, William A LePage, currently of sound mind and body, do not wish to be kept alive indefinitely by artificial means.
The days of my years are numbered. While they last, I would wish to be productive, and have some small share of pleasure.
Under no circumstances should my fate be put in the hands of politicians, lawyers, or doctors padding the balance sheet.
If a reasonable amount of time passes and I fail to ask for at least one of the following:
My truck keys
My tool bag
Dark Chocolate
Greek Salad
An enchilada or bean burrito
It should be presumed that I won't be getting better. When such a determination is reached, I hereby instruct my appointed person and attending physicians to pull the plug, reel in the tubes, and turn out the lights, "The party's over!"
Hopefully, I will have left the space I disturbed by my passing through, a small bit better.
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obit:
Bill was born on a Friday the 13th, in October 1944 in Motor City USA, to Paul R. and Lucy P., who pre-deceased him. A community supporter, he is noted for making the Best Cider Vinegar in the Known Universe, and making old things new again. He loved peace and quiet and creating odd things.
Weary of reading obituaries about someone's courageous battle with death, Bill wants it known that he died as a natural consequence of being alive, after raising hell for more than seven decades.
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"Good health is .... dying at the slowest possible rate"
Sept, 2015
