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Frank Metz Obituary
METZ, JR., FRANK "FRANCISCO" ALBERT Born: December 24, 1944 Passed Away: May 15, 2007 Surviving Children: Alex Metz 32, Yvette Tanner 29, Camila Metz 2; spouse, Rosario Lopez de Metz; special friend, Maria Ackerman Frank was a Veteran of the US Army and US Navy who served in the Vietnam War. He also was known throughout the World of Chess, as he was a Grand Master and member of the US Chess Federation and the Canadian Chess Federation and competed both nationwide and through correspondence. He was a beloved father, spouse and friend to many. He touched the lives of many people. Services at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518, Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 11:30 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Metz
Yvette Tanner
May 15, 2008
Hi Pop,
Wow! It's been a whole year and so much has happened since you have been gone. Dayton is almost done with 5th grade and going to Jr. High after the summer. Kaitlyn will be entering 1st grade (on the big kids playground) and Jadyn is growing more and more everyday. I wish you could see them. I am engaged and planning my own wedding now too! My fiancee's name is Rob Ledbetter (can you hear it? Yvette Ledbetter...) He's a wonderful person and I consider myself very lucky to have found him. Business is going ok, but we're getting ready to move to a different location. I think it will help improve business for us with more traffic. I miss you tons and I just wish you were here for me to tell you everything in person. Just remember I love you so much Pop. You are always in my heart and my prayers.
Love,
Yvette
Yvette Tanner
March 15, 2008
Hi Pop,
It's been 10 months since you left us. I think of you so much and I miss you. I love you.
Love,
Yvette
Yvette Tanner
December 12, 2007
Hi Pop,
Today's my birthday and I wanted to let you know that I missed hearing your voice. Your big girl is 30 now!!!! I know you are well, but I miss you, as always.
Love from your baby,
Yvette
October 28, 2007
Thinking of you.
Love always,
Yvette
Stan Vaughan
September 29, 2007
The 2007 ACA 150th anniversary US Open /Frank Metz Memorial $18,500
Round Table Pizza Chess Championship was held Sep 1-3. We had 480 entrants from 41 states that entered to get the 29 a night labor day weekend rates though many took advantage of the zero point bye any rounds option. It was won by 3 time World Open Champion Akobian from Armenia 12-0 while Stan Vaughan of N. Las Vegas went 11-1 to be top finishing US player and winning the qualifier thus, retained ACA US Championship for 2008
Yvette Tanner
September 27, 2007
Hi Pop,
I was thinking of you. I love you and miss you everyday.
Love,
Yvette
Stan Vaughan
August 22, 2007
We are pleased to report the 2007 ACA 150th US Open Chess Championship/FRANK METZ MEMORIAL to be played at Oasis Casino Sep 1-3 2007 in Mesquite NV now has 452 pre-entries as of 8/22 meaning it has outdrawn competitor USCF's US Open in New Jersey which had 414 entries. 10 more days pre-registration Thanks Frank, your dream becoming a reality... of a bonifide competitor to USCF...
The Chess Federation of Canada 2007 Canadian Chess Championship
August 21, 2007
Thank you for your sponsorship.
Sponsor Details
2007 Canadian Open Chess Championship Sponsors
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Ottawa Marriott
Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsor
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Media sponsor
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Supporting airline
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Donors to one or both events:
Diamond
TELUS
Platinum
RBC
Gold
BMO
Gordon Ritchie
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
TD Canada Trust
Silver
Blake, Cassels and Graydon
on behalf of the Scarborough Chess Club
Patrick Smale
Bronze
Anonymous
Canada Hungary Education Foundation
In memory of Joe Hum
William Colby
Other donors
Grant Schaper
Guido De Kerpel
In memory of Frank Metz
James Mitchell
Peter Doherty
RA Chess Club
Soloway Wright
Stacey Mackay
Stan Vaughan
August 3, 2007
one month to go 195 entries to the Frank Metz memorial 2007 150th anniversary American Chess Association Open entries from Iceland, Nigeria, England, Latvia, Hungary, Phillipines, Germany and many more, Argentina etc all over the world to honor Frank
Yvette Tanner
July 31, 2007
Thinking of you.
Love,
Yvette
Yvette Tanner
July 4, 2007
Happy 4th of July Pop. I love you.
Stan Vaughan
June 19, 2007
The 150th anniversary American Chess Association $13,500 US Open and FRANK METZ MEMORIAL 12 rounds will be held Sep 1-3. Tentatively scheduled for Oasis Casino in Mesquite NV For chessplayers info etc contact ACA attn Stan Vaughan 3907 Rose Canyon Dr NLV NV 89032-3189 sponsored by Round Table Pizza and International Monetary Systems
LYNNETTE WELLS
June 18, 2007
FRANK,
YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED, AND THOUGHT OF DAILY BY ALL THOSE LIVES THAT YOU HAVE TOUCHED. I PRAY THAT YOU WILL WATCH OVER YVETTE AND ALEX. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE MET YOU, I FEEL BLESSED.
Yvette Tanner
June 17, 2007
Dear Pop,
Today is Father's Day. I just wanted to tell you that the kids and I think of you often, your kind words and sweet smile. Today, we will celebrate having known you and had the time that we did have together. I love you Pop. Happy Father's Day - tell Grandpa too!
Your "Amorcita",
Yvette
Dayton Tanner
June 4, 2007
Dear grandpa,
I will miss you and some day I will see you again. I love you! See you soon.
sincerly,
Dayton
Tanner
Bill Richards
June 2, 2007
Frank was a great friend whom I met in 1973. We went to many chess tournaments together and he was a great player. Enjoyed countless coffee clatches with him after chess club. He will be missed by all of his friends and family.
Brandes Investment Partners
May 31, 2007
We had the pleasure to meet Frank when he worked as a security guard at our building during this past year. His passing touched many people's lives and a number of them shared kind thoughts at learning of his sudden passing. He will not be forgotten. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.
Ray Sollars
May 29, 2007
I remember you as a fine chess master whom I played against in a simultaneous exhibition when I was a child. Later, as an adult along with mutual friend Don Cotten, we played chess in Nevada on a road trip. All sympathies to the family for the passing of a good man.
Stan Vaughan
May 24, 2007
Dear Frank,
I will miss our long talks and meals at the buffets..
Yvette Tanner
May 24, 2007
Pop, I will miss you so much. You have always been the most gentle, kind person that I've met, and I can only hope that you might have passed a small piece of that wisdom to me. I will think of you often. I look forward to seeing you again someday. Say "Hi" to Grandma and Grandpa for me. I love you.
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