Man, finding information about someone’s passing can be a real pain sometimes. Today, I needed to track down Collin Gillespie’s obituary, and let me tell you, it wasn’t as straightforward as I’d hoped. Here’s how the whole thing went down:
First Attempts
I started, like most people would, with a simple search. I typed in “Collin Gillespie obituary” and hoped for the best. I figured the most relevant results would pop right up.
Well, I got a bunch of results, but they weren’t all helpful. Some were for other people named Collin Gillespie, some were just news articles, and some were links to those generic obituary websites that make you click through a million pages. Frustrating!
Digging Deeper
So, I got a little more specific. I added details I knew, like his possible location or any organizations he might have been affiliated with. I tried variations of his name, just in case it was listed differently somewhere.
I also looked at different search engines. Sometimes they turn up different things, you know?
Getting Creative (and a Little Annoyed)
After a while, I started checking out social media. I mean, sometimes families post that kind of information there, right? I poked around, hoping to find a post from a relative or close friend.
I was also getting a bit annoyed with those “consolidator” obituary sites. You know the ones – they promise information but just lead you in circles. I made a mental note to avoid those as much as possible.
Finally, Some Progress
After all that searching, I finally started getting some useful info. I found it might be better to check some local newspaper websites, and it paid off. I saw some local news, or a funeral home’s website, sometimes has more direct information.
What I’ve Learned
Here’s the thing I’ve learned from all of this is finding an obituary can be tricky, Here’s what I’ll probably do next time:
- Be Specific:The more details I use, the better luck I am going to have.
- Think Local:Local sources like news or funeral homes might be more reliable.
- Don’t Give Up:I am keeping in mind that it sometimes takes persistence. I am ready.
Anyway, that’s my story of trying to find that obituary. I’m going to go try a few more things. It’s a bit of a hassle, but it’s important to get this stuff right.
