Obituary for Indigo Van Gogh

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In celebration of the memory of Indigo Van Gogh, my longest surviving pet, I post a rendition of his obituary. It has been about 3 years since he left me, but he lives on in my my heart ;)

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On this early, early morning I am extremely sad to
report that Indigo Van Gogh of Bemidji, Minnesota and most
currently, Hibbing, Minnesota, has been pronounced dead at
approximately 2:21 am.

Born in a beta fish-breeding pond on an unknown date
two years ago, this gorgeous, dark blue fish was soon
shipped off to a local Wal Mart. One coincidental
day, two young friends were wandering in the Hibbing
Wal-Mart with money to burn when one spotted this
handsome devil darting around in a small cup. Anxious
to give this young fish a home, he was immediately
adopted by his proud owner.

After a long drive to Bemidji, the beautiful
adopted fish was situated directly below posters of
it's owners favorite artist, Vincent Van Gogh.
Almost a week went by before it finally dawned on Ms. Shannon
that this wonderful creature, currently referred to as "fishy,"
should be called Indigo Van Gogh. His beautiful blue
color and his owners passion for the great artist
seamlessly fit together to give this aquatic wonder a
name.

Indigo lived through many seasons within Ms. Shannon's
home. His habitat, a gigantic vase with shiny rocks
complementing his wonderful scale tone, was a place of
great comfort for him. Ms. Shannon tried her hardest to
keep Van Gogh well fed and cleaned, as well as spend
quality time talking and singing to him. Some of
their best times together were when Shannon would prop
Indigo up in the sunlight and crank her stereo to
Bryan Adams Greatest Hits CD.

Van Gogh was well adapted, surviving the trials and
tribulations of several of his adopters various
apartments and rooms. However in the recent months,
these moves began to have an effect on his health.
The lack of air conditioning during the summer months
and poor heating in the winter forced Indigo to be
moved into a long-term care facility in Hibbing. It is
possible that Van Gogh died of a broken heart. In
Hibbing he was separated from his beloved owner, as
well as the friends he had made. His caretakers were
unable to play games and talk with him as he had been
accustomed and eventually Indigo lost his lust for
life.

Let it be said, though, that Van Gogh died a happy
aquitarian. His heartbroken owner was with him in his
last few hours coaching and encouraging him as his
breathing became ragged and he lay lethargic at the
bottom of his home. Van Gogh and Ms. Shannon were less
than four feet away at the time of his death.

Indigo Van Gogh's favorite hobbies were swimming,
eating and playing games. He loved to listen to Bon
Jovi, The Bloodhound Gang and Blink 182. His favorite
artist was his namesake, Vincent Van Gogh, and his
favorite color was blue.

Those who knew Van Gogh, thought of him as an
extremely charismatic aquatarian. His good looks
charmed everyone from the baby-sitter to the fish
across the hall. His biggest life accomplishment was
learning to swim to the top of the tank when Shannon
tapped it right before dinnertime. It could be said
that he had not an enemy in the world and that there
was never a more content individual.

Indigo will be sadly missed by loved ones, especially
his owner and friend Ms. Shannon Marie, recent
caretakers Mr. and Mrs. Shannon's Parents, and special
friend "Harley."

A funeral service is planned at the Anderson Funeral
Home for Sunday, November 10th at 5:00 p.m. Viewing
of the body will precede the service.

May he rest in peace in that big fish bowl in the sky!
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Long Live Indigo!

[Dover]

1. Awwwwww........that's lovely.

I even shed an indigo tear.

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2. Why thank you. He was a great pet!

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3. That's it!