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Jennifer Metz Obituary
Born in Sacramento on January 26, 1967 and passed away at home on February 16, 2004 with her mother by her side. When Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer in August of 2003 she stated, "I have cancer; cancer does not have me". She put on a courageous battle including relentless chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Jennifer refused to give in to her disease and continually planned for her future in her new apartment.
Jennifer is survived by her mother Christine Metz of Sacramento, her father Jack Metz (Ruth) of Austin, Texas, her brother Curtis, sister in-law Heidi, her niece Oliva, Grandmother Lillian Donoghue, her Uncles Peter Donoghue (Christy), Larry Donoghue, Murl Metz (Shirley); her Aunts Elizabeth Donoghue, Eva Baltazor, Orie Reed, Vennie Metz, and Cousins Lawrence, Anne-Merie (Leigh), John, Matt, Andrew, Katie, Doreen, Stephen, Tim, Tony and Ryan. Cousins from Klamath Falls, Oregon include Steven (Janet), Nancy (Rod), Ethelene (Clem), George (Lucy), David and Kenny, Michael, Phillip, and ]Douglas. She was preceded in death by her sister Laura Theresa, Grandfather Larry Donoghue, and her Grandparents George and Ethel Metz of Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Jennifer, known for her warm smile and caring ways, devoted her life to caring for others. She had many 'adopted' friends whom she guided through difficult times. A true and sincere friend to all who crossed her path, including: Zach and Chrisy, Jen Harrington, Keith and Shelly, Mark, Jen, Rena, Kirsten, the Henry Mendoza Family and Linda, Heather, Lynne, Maureen, Bea, Carl, Chris C, Murray (Ray), Gary, Lucy and Mack, Sarah, Melita, Emily of England, Allison, Jude, Maryna, Anastacia, the Straw Family especially Marie and Paula, Scott and Beth, Willie, Steve B, Jen B, Dawn, Randee, Teresa, Tina R, Bella, Christina R, Terrie, Bob H, Jeanine, Mike F, Bob M, and Jenn H, and the Douglass family, the Zimmerman Family, her friends at Computer Devices, International - Jayne, Tina, Terry, John L., Max, Anita, Marie, Walter, Bob; the gangs at the Cafe Metro and the Flame Club; with our apologies to the countless others too numerous to mention.
Her family, and the many friends she has made over the years, will miss her free spirit and warm smile. Jennifer graduated from Holy Spirit School, St. Francis High School; and attended California State Long Beach and California State University Sacramento, as well as taking various television broadcasting, computer, environmental, marketing, and business classes. Some of Jennie's activities and jobs included working as "Jennie the Clown" at children's birthday parties, web-site design, an employee of Computing Devices, International, fundraising for the Sierra Club, she was a regular on the summer staff at Camp Sacramento, and most recently, even though Jennie did not believe in wearing a lot of make-up, she was the local Avon lady. Jennifer was also a Campfire Girl, played soccer, enjoyed sewing, cooking, took tap dancing lessons, playing the piano, she was a veracious reader, but most of all enjoyed talking and being with her friends.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at the UC Davis Medical Center, particularly the staff of Davis Tower 8th Floor, who provided Jennie with excellent care and made us all feel right at home. Their empathy, caring, and love will not be forgotten. Thank you.
You may visit Jennifer's website at: www.geocities.com/jenniemetz
Family and friends are welcome for Visitation Sunday from 10AM-6PM in the Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman & Son, 4041 Freeport Blvd. and are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3159 Land Park Drive. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Please come and share your memories. Contributions nay be made, in Jennifer's name, to the UC Davis Cancer Center, 4501 X Street, Sacto, CA 95817; the Sierra Club, the Ronald McDonald House at UC Davis Medical Center, or the Friends of Camp Sacramento (916) 428-6103.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Metz
Sponsored by Chris Metz - Mom.
Michael
December 7, 2018
Still thinking of you Jenny
Alyse (Borland) Stalllings
February 18, 2006
Jennifer was a remarkable young lady, in that she was ever-pleasant and always smiling. What a gentle soul she had.
Mom
January 28, 2006
January 26, 2006 Dear Jen, Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter. I miss you so much. My biggest regret is that I was never able to understand and relate to your free spirit ways. I guess my practical-mother self always prayed that you would settle down and have that "white picket fence and 2 1/2 kids". Unfortunately, I equated "happiness" with things. I am so sorry, Jen. I should have accepted you as you.
The life you chose was YOUR life - the life you wanted. All of your friends have taught me that not everyone has to fit into the "normal" mold. You were so loved for being you. You were a loved person wherever and whomever you were with. The testimonials of your many friends proved me so wrong.
I love you so much. My life will never be the same; but I will live every day knowing that my daughter was such a positive force for so many people. I know you would have loved your beautiful niece, Olivia, and your new nephew, Grayson. I hope you and Laura will watch over me, as I really don't know if I can ever live with myself. I hope I can become more relaxed and less up tight - God knows I will try. It is the one legacy you have left me. Happy Birthday. I love you. Mom
Amy Henning
March 12, 2004
Although I hadn't seen Jennifer since our days at St. Francis, I was saddened to hear of her passing. We sometimes forget the people we meet in high school, but I will never forget Jennifer's smile. I see that she never lost it. I too lost a very dear friend and one of our fellow class mates, Cheryl Costa, last year to cancer. God seems to take the best ones. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Maryna Wolfaardt
February 25, 2004
I met Jennifer at Strawberry Lodge in Lake Tahoe. She was one of those few people that could make any situation a fun one. I lived with her for a summer and still remember the pancake breakfast she made us every Saturday morning. We stayed in touch since 1992. I shall cherish the times we spent together
and I believe we will meet again!
All my love to her mom and family.
"God took from us a beautiful flower and planted it in His Heavenly Garden". I never knew someone that had so much love to give, that was our Metz!
May God give you peace in this time of sorrow.
Jeannie & Bob Kelley
February 22, 2004
Jennifer, you were truly a brave and courageous young woman. I know you touched many lives while you were here with us and you will truly be saddly missed by all. My condolences to your family and I know you are looking down on us and we will remember all the good times that you shared and gave to all of your friends. Rest In Peace Jennifer. Love, Bob & Jeannie Kelley
Ute & Nathan Sparks
February 22, 2004
Jennifer was actually our daughter Tanya's friend. But I also had the privilege to get to know Jennifer. I remember, when Tanya was home from college sick, Jennifer came in her beautiful clown's outfit to cheer her up. What fun we had. Thinking back, Jennifer was one of those rare persons, with whom you could talk just about anything. Her smile and her warmth would always make me feel better. My husband, Nathan's fondest memory was the time when he helped Jennifer move her "bertha". He came home still laughing. Jennifer, we will always treasure the memory of your great smile.
Love
Ute & Nathan Sparks
Zoe Theodore-Pasco
February 22, 2004
Dear Metz family and friends,
I am so saddened to hear of Jennifers passing. Although I hadn't seen her since we graduated from St. Francis, one never forgets someone so caring and joyful. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Jeannine (Morcomb) Otten
February 21, 2004
Although there are no words to express how truly sorry I am for your loss, I can tell you that I feel extremely lucky to have known Jen, even if it was for only a short time. I too, knew her from Camp Sacramento(93-94), and every time I think of her, that all to familiar grin immediately comes to mind. Even though we will all miss her terribly,it's nice to know that the angels have one more smiling face to add to their group. And knowing Metz, she will be the most popular one up there. :) Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
The Garcia Family
February 21, 2004
We were so saddened to learn of the early passing of Jennie. We all remember with much fondness her warmth, laughter and kindness, which helped make our visits to Camp Sacramento all the more special. May Jennie's smile continue to beam down on us from heaven. Our heartfelt prayers to Jennie's family and friends who will surely miss her. God bless.
Larry, Chris, Gabriel, Vanessa & Damian
Donna Martorello-Fettig
February 21, 2004
I am so saddened by the news of Jennifer's illness and passing. Although it has been many years, one never forgets someone as kind and cheerful as Jennifer. God bless you.
Rena Wood
February 20, 2004
There are two things that stand-out in my mind about Jen Metz...fun and laughter. I met Jennie when I was Camp's manager in 1988/89 and what a character. I can recall one evening being caught in the back kitchen with her grinning at me as she launched a bowl of pudding at me. After laughing and eating our way through the pudding, which also somehow found it's way back on her...we became good friends. Jennie was always there with a smile and a joke and also when you needed someone to just talk to. I will miss her, but also know that she is having a good time in heaven and continuing to make other angels laugh as well. My memories will be with me forever...and my prayers are with her family and friends.
Rena Wood
Jan Jones-Burrise
February 20, 2004
Dear Chris, and family,
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss, My thoughts and prayors are with you and your family at this time. My heart goes out to you and yours. May Jehovah God be with you.
Sincerely, The Burrise Family
Ron Cooper
February 20, 2004
Family and Friends of Jennifer:
Jennifer (as she was known in our Access Sacramento "family"), was a source of good cheer and an easy friendly smile for everyone, all the time. She helped out on many different cable TV productions and made many friends (1993-95).
Though we have not been in contact for several years, the notice of her passing touched many hearts... friends she had helped in a variety of ways... each remembers her with affection. We found a short video introduction she recorded at the 1994 Jazz Jubilee and we will give it to her family.
From your friends at Access Sacramento, Jennifer, your smile continues to warm our hearts.
Kim Shaw
February 20, 2004
I worked with Metz at Camp Sacramento in the Camp Store in '95 and '96. Boy was she fun to tease! We goofed off all the time. She really helped the staff come together as a family and always lightened up a situation.
Even after I left Camp Sac, I would run into Metz from time to time around downtown Sac. It was like we were instantly back at Camp Sac hanging out.
You're right, Dawn. She'll be another angel on my shoulder.
Thank you to the Metz family for sharing your daughter with us. We were all forever changed for the better because of her. Please know that we will each carry her with us in our hearts through all our wanderings here on Earth.
Gil Dovalina
February 20, 2004
To the Metz Family
I am so sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers go out to you all. Jennifer was a big part of my Camp Sacramento experience and I will miss her. As we all will...
Amy Cleveland-Neto
February 20, 2004
I haven't seen Jennifer since we graduated from St. Francis, but her radiant smile hasn't changed. It sounds as if she still had the same fight in her that she showed on the football team! Love and peace to your family and friends. She will be missed.
Richard & Karen Kupper
February 20, 2004
Jennifer will always be remembered as part of our Camp Sacramento family. Always with a smile on her face and a camera in her hand. I am sure she is taking beautiful pictures of her surroundings now. God Bless you Jennifer and our prayers and sympathy to your family.
Heather Welsh-Tubbs
February 19, 2004
Jennies spirit will live on. She was such a wonderfully positive and charismatic person. As her roomate for 2 summers at Camp Sac, my memories of being tied to the bed so that I couldn't go out and play volleyball on the staff team and being woken all the time by her and CJ, along with the Raisonettes, the good memories will always linger on. God bless you and keep you Jennie
Teresa Hegji
February 19, 2004
The Metz Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jennifer's passing. There are no words that can truly comfort such a loss. I admire Jennifer's fight and bravery. I will always remember her as my Camellia Parade Partner. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless
r bean
February 19, 2004
Dear Metz family and friends, I did not know Jennifer but as I read her notice, I thought about what a beautiful person she was and how she must have touched so many people. May God bless you and take care of each other.
Mel Pama
February 19, 2004
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your daughter jennifer. I knew her only for a short time about 15 years ago and had not seen her since. She was a vivacious person, full of life and happiness that touched everyone around her. She was the kind of person that everyone fell in love with immediately upon being introduced to her. I'm sorry to hear that her laughter will no longer be heard around the world, except in our memories.
annie haley
February 19, 2004
Jennifer's senior yearbook quote sums up her life: "Happiness is in the taste: we are happy from possessing what we like, not from possessing what others like" - La Rochefoucauld
She was something else!
Jennifer & James Harrington
February 19, 2004
We are honored and thankful to have such a wonderful person like Jen Metz in our lives. Nothing can ever erase the memories we share of our life with you. I can never express enough how much it means to me that our paths crossed and we became such close and wonderful friends. You were always only a phone call away and made each other laugh all the time. Thank you for being you and loving so much. You will be missed but never forgotten. I know you are in a better place and are watching all of us. I hope we can all embrace the gifts you gave us and pass them on to others the way you did and continue your beautiful light you brought to this earth. See you when I'm done here. Luv you always Metz.
Debra Breech
February 19, 2004
Although I haven't spoke w/ "Metz" for quite a while, I still thought about her often. The 5 years that I worked with her @ Camp Sacramento were delightful. She always had a smile on her face no matter what the situation. When my mother became ill, she was there for me when I needed someone to talk to. She was and still is everyone's big sister. I will always remember when I was 16 and she took me on my first road trip, without my parents (it just happened to be my 16th b-day), that was my best b-day weekend ever. She always made me laugh and I will miss her greatly.
Darcy Hargrove
February 19, 2004
Jennie's obitituary reads just as I knew her. A person who had so many people in her life that she loved and made time for. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jennifer Jones
February 19, 2004
To the Metz Family,
I am so incredibly saddened to hear of Jennifer's passing. I believe I was about 4 years old the last time we saw each other, but I never forgot her or Laura, who were the first friends I ever had. I smile at the thought of both of them, and glad they're together right now.
Serena Donovan
February 19, 2004
As Jenn's neighbor at her new apartment, I will never forget her playing ABBA at full volume as she read a book with her feet dangling out of her window into the warm Sacramento summer night. I can imagine her doing that right now, except her feet are hanging carelessly from a cloud in heaven as she watches all of us.
Rest in Peace Jen.
Dawn McElreath
February 19, 2004
I loved hanging out with "Metz" in any forum. She always had a vibrant and goofy way about her that drew me in and I loved just being with her no matter what we were doing. I had lost contact with her for about 3 or 4 years. It really bothered me that I couldn't find her. I called every Metz in the phonebook in Sacramento. Finally after looking on Classmates.com I found her. I felt like a whole person again. She would text message me in the middle of the night. Just being typical goofy "Metz". I remember in the old days her and I would leave her perfectly comfortable apartment to go sit in dark old bertha "her camper" and we would cry, laugh until we almost wet ourselves, and just tell stories, and remember old wacky times at camp.
I found it very hard to go see her while she was sick because just in talking to her over the phone I knew she was in a lot of pain. Thank you grandma for being my earth angel for delivering her flowers from me!!! I truly believe in guardian angels and i didnt believe that i had one. but now i am very comforted to know that i have one and her name is "metz". I really felt like I was going to miss her but now i feel her sitting on my shoulder whispering jokes in my ear. When I think of her my heart is warmed by her, and everything that she stands for. I love you "Metz momma" and I will always have you in my heart!!!
Condolences to the family I know your at such a loss of such a wonderful person. But please try and gather those fond memories of her and share. Take care of yourselves and each other!!!!
Anita Burris
February 19, 2004
Jennie, you've left a lot of people nothing but good memorioes, lots of laughs and especially your tender heart. God Bless you, and he will take care of you now.
Zach, Chrisy, Alex & Ryen Jones
February 19, 2004
Jennie,
Thank you for your warm smiles and your friendship something that we will truly always treasure. We love you.
Paul Tremblay, Jr.
February 19, 2004
Mrs. Metz -
I'm truly sorry to hear of Jennifer's passing. Though I hadn't seen her since for the last 10 or so years, I always will remember her as someone that was able to make me laugh.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kind Regards,
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