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Metta Virginia Surprenant
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Metta Surprenant Obituary
Metta was the daughter of the late Adolph and Pauline (Kroger) Cereska, born on Sept. 30, 1915, in Gladwin. Metta was born into a large family and was the youngest of nine children. Metta entered into marriage with Theodore E. Surprenant on May 24, 1934, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens.
Metta and Ted made their home in Mt. Clemens, and after several years working in retail and expanding upon her love for people, Metta and Ted retired to Glen Lake. Together they owned and operated Shadowoods Cottages on Big Glen Lake. Over the years Metta and her husband developed many wonderful friendships and lasting memories with those that had the pleasure to stay at the cottages. Eventually the cottages were sold and Metta and Ted headed for warmer weather, later returning to Traverse City.
Metta was talented and expressed herself playing the piano and organ, or through one of the many projects or crafts she always had going. She will be deeply missed for her ability to bond with people and by those who had the pleasure to be in her company.
Metta is survived by her three sons, Theodore (Patricia) Surprenant of Sterling Heights, Gerald (Marjorie) Surprenant of Alabama and James (Sally) Surprenant of Traverse City; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and many other loving family members and friends.
Metta was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers; two sisters; and her husband, Ted, in December of 2003.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Those wishing to honor Metta may do so with a random act of kindness or by directing memorial contributions to the Father Fred Foundation.
The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Rachel Geck
August 22, 2008
I will miss my great-grandma surprenant very much. She was an amazing lady. I know that she is happy with great-grandpa watching over us now. I love you Grandma!
Dave & Diane Surprenant
August 22, 2008
I know Grandma is now resting peacefully with Grandpa. I will forever remember all the good times we had up at the cottages. I will always remember everything that they have taught me and inspired me to be, Loving, Helpfull, Honest and most important Hard Working. I will always miss them both.
Raymond Surprenant
August 21, 2008
I regret that I never met her. I have always heard how sharply she recalled her life and I would have loved to hear her story. My thoughts are with all who knew her.
Thomas R & Rose A Surprenant
August 20, 2008
Our sympathies are with the family. Tom has fond memories of his aunts and uncles.
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shelley kerr
August 20, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. i will always remember aunt metta she was always happy to come to our house and as a little girl she saw i was interested in the piano and gave me a sheet with all the notes on it i never wanted to take lessens but she thought i could get started with that .just thought that was really neat that someone cared at that time god bless her and your family. wish we were all closer and i know grandma sheppard wished that to god bless shelley
Dave and Diane Taghon
August 19, 2008
On behalf of the Taghon's of Empire I would like to wish you all the best knowing of your wonderful memories of a great lady you all called MOM. She and Ted will never be forgotten here in Empire for their great support for our church but also for thier dedication to the wonderful resort they ran for so many years.
May she, and Ted, be at peace with the Lord.
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