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Ann Metz Obituary

METZ Ann W. Metz, age 72, long-time Bexley resident, passed away at home on Monday, November 10, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Dr. and Mrs. John M. Wisterman, daughter Kelly Ann Matthews. Survived by her loving and devoted partner, Ted R. Howard; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy (Michael) Armstrong; grandchildren, Clarence Thomas and Megan Eleanore Armstrong, Holden Ross, Madison Hope, Miranda Paige, Carson David and Dylan Thomas Matthews. Graduate of Bexley High School, The Ohio State University College of Dental Hygiene and Soroity member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Member of Pleasure Guild of Children's Hospital and TWIG. Ann was an avid lover of teddy bears and all things whimsical. A reception honoring Ann will be held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 333 S. Drexel Avenue, Bexley on Sunday, November 16 from 2:30-5 p.m. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2008.

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Sandy Hair

November 20, 2008

Kathy and Mike very sorry to hear of the passing of you mother. Know I am praying, and keeping you in my heart.
Sandy FCOG

Ann Wollett Snyder

November 17, 2008

..I first met her as a Theta sister at OSU and have seen her out and about over the years.
Such a beauty , then and now..my deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends.

Peter Halliday

November 15, 2008

Kathy, Janet and I are so sorry to learn of your mother's death. Our thoughts are with you.

Howard &Krista Joseph

November 15, 2008

Kathy, I am so sorry to here about the loss of your mother. I remember seeing you and her together a lot during our High School days. Our thoughts are with you.

Julie Gugle Mielcarek

November 14, 2008

Kathy, Your mom and I have been friends since way before kindergarten.She was probably the first friend I ever had. Our parents were good friends "forever." I was so saddened to learn of Ann's death. Just know that you and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers.

Liz King

November 14, 2008

Kathy (Mike),

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

Liz and John King

Melody Lewis

November 14, 2008

Kathy and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Melody

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