I have never posted an obit before, so not sure what is reasonable or not? My Father's Brother placed a really nice and accurate accounting of my Dad's life, etc, no picture, but still nice. I was considering just copy & pasting it, adding a picture (one) and placing it it the paper, near the town where I grew up, and Dad has lived for at least 50-60 years? So I E-Mailed them, and what I got was $227.00 per day, with my Uncle's obit & one picture, that is PER DAY! It is $40.00 per day, for one picture? This seems REALLY expensive to me, but you know, big city prices, always surprise me? In This case "The San Francisco Bay Area"

So, should I place an obit for one day (I even wonder if Dad has any surviving friends, that would catch it on one day. If I ran it for a week it would be like a grand??!!?? No can do? I asked the gal, "How long do they usually run?" and she said until the services. Well there will be no services (I am beginning to realize that this is what's been so hard on me, no closure?) Anyway, would like some input, and I'd better do it fast, if I am going to place one at all.

Here is the one Dad's Brother ran for him in Oklahoma City. I don't have the heart to ask him how much it cost, because he is quite wealthy, and I am dirt poor.

I was disappointed there was no pictue, but at the rate of $40.00 per day, I don't blame him one bit. And VERY grateful that he listed my Mom. I don't think they usually list X-Wives, but Mom's situation is "SO" different!

James McCall McCampbell died December 7, 2008 in San Francisco, CA after a long illness. He was born May 10, 1924 to Louise McCampbell and Basil Davis McCampbell in Nashville, TN. James attended Oklahoma City Public Schools Putnam Heights, Harding, and graduated from Classen High School in 1942. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, and received a degree in Engineering Physics from the University of California, Berkeley. He was a 1st Lt. in World War II, with service in the paratroops in the Pacific. His professional specialties were focused on the effects of nuclear weapons and design of nuclear reactors. He was an early user of large computers for solving technical and economic problems. James was a longtime senior engineer for the Bechtel Corporation and Westinghouse in their atomic engineering areas. He developed engineering designs for the Space Environment Simulator at the L.B. Johnson Manned Spacecraft Center and the Fast Flux Test Facility (plutonium fueled reactor) for the Atomic Energy Commission. James published two books: UFOLOGY, coining the phrase which is now widely used, and Megacraters on Earth, an introduction to cosmic geology, in addition to many scientific articles. James is survived by wife, Jean of the home three daughters, Ann, Kathy, and Nancy, their mother, Carolyn West Barry and brother, Dr. Stanley R. McCampbell of Oklahoma City. According to James' wishes, he will be cremated and no formal services will be held.

This was in the Oklahoma City News Paper, where my Mom & Dad grew up.

the rate seems appropriate for a large newspaper. It cost us nearly $250 to have it run for 2 days when Old Navy died and another $50 to run it the day before the memorial service.

Oh wow, that is so very expensive! When we ran my folk's obit, they were both free and my dad's had his picture printed with his.

My honest opinion is this: save your money and run the obit without the pic since you are unsure if anyone is aound anymore that knows your dad. Save that money and put it towards the next trip to see your mom:)

Heck, we paid over $200 without a picture. I agree with snick, save your money.

Sky,

I second all the responses. Save your money. Better spent on seeing your mother again. Although the thought is very nice, I don't think your dad would want you to be spending that kind of money. Or another idea would be to ask your sisters to help out with the expense. I know, I know, but hell, its worth a try!!

Jackie

I'm posting it! Mom wants me to??!!?? So, just for one day. It may be a Sunday, and a lot of elderly people look at the obits, daily. Yes, it is ridicously expensive, because of where it is, but that is where he lived, and why I had to leave? He has lived there for 50-60, so there, it must go. I feel good about it. Besides, how many times in my life, have I spent $227.00? He's worth it, and I will feel better, no regrets.

Thanks for your input. It really is a 'first' for me. How lucky is that?

Having a parent or LO die is enough. Too bad it means we will experience it once again. I wonder if it's so we know what to do the second time around...?

No clue! All I know is, that with my Mom, the loss will times one thousand! The obit will come out in their local paper tomorrow. I added my Dad's is survived by 12 nephews & nieces, and six grand nephews & nieces. He was survived by about 30 relatives? No wonder his wife didn't want to post an obit! I will try to post the pic I decided on here. I agonized over the choice, because I have so many GREAT ones!

Wow, Your Dad is stunning Sky, thanks for sharing with us. He was quite a guy.

Love to you,

~Kelly~