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John Metz Obituary
millville, CA
John passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2015 after a long illness. He was born in Orange, CA on August 14th, 1961. He was 54.
He is survived by his daughter Teilah Metz, son Dakota Metz, mother, Sylvia Metz all of Millville, CA, brother Paul Metz of Crescent City, CA, brother and sister in law Mark and Kori Metz of Whitmore, CA, two grandchildren which he adored Jaxon and John Wesley and many nieces, nephews and their children.
He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Metz, brother Mike Metz, sister Gretchen Metz, son John Wesley Metz, his childrens mothers Tammy Metz (John Wesley, Teilah), and Sandra Metz (Dakota).
John attended Millville Elementary and Enterprise High School where he was an outstanding athlete in Football, Basketball, Baseball and Boxing and continued playing softball most of his life.
After high school, he married his high school sweetheart Lori Nixon and along with his sister Gretchen, they followed brother Paul to Dutch Harbor, Alaska where he fished for Alaskan King Crab for a couple years. (Dangerous Catch on TV).
After they all left Alaska he went to work for Bectel Corporation as a crane operator with Paul as his supervisor. When John moved back to Shasta County, he went to work for Miller Bros. Const., Cox and Cox Const., and several others as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver.
John will be missed by many. As per John's request, he wanted a party not a funeral when he died. Private family services were held at Millville Cemetery where he was laid to rest beside his son John Wesley and John Wesley's mother Tammy Metz.
John's last party will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 6th at 12-Noon at Millville IOOF Hall, 22551 Silverlodge Rd., (off Silverbridge Rd) Palo Cedro, CA.
In lieu of flowers, if you would like to bring a dish of food or beverage of choice to share with others, please do so.
Also please bring any pictures and stories to share with everyone. Hope to see you all there.
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Diane
February 6, 2016
There will always be special spot in my heart for you..Til we meat again. R.I.P. my friend. HELLO DOLLY!!!
Jami Lader Hanna, Terri Hansen Wilcox, Randy Olsen, Maggie Simonis, and Vicki Wilsoon Whaley at John's Memorial Service today.
Jami Hanna
February 6, 2016
Wayne Kidwell
February 5, 2016
I went through grade school at Millville and then high school with John and Paul. I will always remember them as very good friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Metz family.
Frank Graham
January 26, 2016
You will be missed. RIP my old friend. Frank Graham
January 26, 2016
you were a nice man we will remember you always. Rhonda and Mark Alward
January 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Metz family and all who loved John. I met John and his family in first grade when he attended North Cow Creek School. John was really nice and he was always smiling. He will be missed. Jami Lader Hanna.
Lisa Casner
January 23, 2016
Teilah, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a fun, sweet man who had an infectious smile. My thoughts are with you in your time of grief and wishing you the best.
January 21, 2016
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU, BETTY& JERRY BERLIK
alan navarro mendoza
January 16, 2016
To all.who knew jon you all know he was a good man .he is my friend and I always remember his helpfulness with anything you needed help with
lori nixon
January 14, 2016
The Metz family has been such a huge part of my life, I love each and everyone of you!! Teilah and Dakota I promise to do whatever I can for you, I loved both of your mothers and your father and I have always been friends throughout the years. YOUR dad was a very special man, he had . Giant heart and he is watching over you, he loved you both so very much,I'm so sorry for all the loss you both have been through, life is short here on earth so we all need to make the best of our time here. This hurt. Never goes away, but it does get better
Without sorrow there is no joy. We will always Rember you John Metz, your beautiful smile your kind heart and all the love you had for your family and friends. I was blessed by having you in my life ...(such a huge part of my life.) Some of the best years of my life and my family's life were spent with you and your family! Johnny tell everyone hi for me and I miss and love you all
Colleen (and Dan) McLearn
January 13, 2016
Mark, Lori, and to all of John's family ~ I am so sorry to hear this. Such good memories from back in the day.
De Anna Gray Gorisek
January 12, 2016
So sorry to hear of John's passing, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlie and Jodi Jurin
January 12, 2016
Blessings to all that John left behind! Embrace all the memories and know that he is loving you from above
tammy Hughes
January 11, 2016
So sorry for you loss.
Jeri Butler
January 11, 2016
Mark, I am glad we talked and am so sorry your family has the pain of John passing. May God hold you all tighter during the pain that never goes away. John was a good man and loved by many. All of us Butler's love you all. See you in February. Love the Butler's.
Sharon Clark
January 11, 2016
In memory of John Metz.
Sharon Clark
January 11, 2016
Condolences to Sylvia and the Metz Family. Will be nice to see everyone together celebrating John's life. Too young but never forgotten. RIP John Metz
Judy Fenyes
January 11, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Johns passing. We went to school with the Metz kids. They were such fun to be around. John was a kind soft soul and always so friendly. Especially to all us Shoffner kids. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you try and get through this loss. Warm regards. Judy Shoffner Fenyes
Taylor Withey
January 11, 2016
Love you dad...
Bill Stewart
January 11, 2016
so sorry
Aimee Tara
January 11, 2016
I don't even know where to start..I'll never forget all of our memories we shared..From camping, to fishing, to you taking me on a ride on the harley ♡ You will always hold a place in my heart!! Love you forever and always
Debra Clark~Fox
January 11, 2016
May your memories carry you through and hold you up. Thoughts and prayers.
Nadine brollier neal
January 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mark.and family
kerry abbott
January 11, 2016
I'll always cherish the wonderful times we shared...camping..fishing..shaggy..you've been through the worst of times but yet were always there for me when I was experiencing much of the same...I love you "lips" see you on the other side. okie
Brenda lee blanco
January 11, 2016
Love John he had a heart of such love and warmth in him and he always made me laugh and cry good tears John will be with me til I give up the ghost!!!!! Brenda lee
January 11, 2016
Sylvia, Mark and Paul. So sorry to hear about John. MY thoughts are with you guys. He was always a sweetie to me. Love to you. Jacque and Joe Breedlove
Stu Taylor
January 11, 2016
Sorry to hear the news about John had some great time with him and the Family. Rest in peace my friend, my prayers are with the Metz's family
Billie Cooper Cragg
January 10, 2016
Silvia and Family. My heart breaks hearing of the loss of John. When thinking of John I see that big smile and light in his eyes. Just like this picture of him shows his essence. Silva you and your beautiful family are in my heart and in my prayers. That's the nice thing about time and space, it seems limitless with no restrictions. With all of us sharing in it forever. Please know my thoughts are with you all.
January 10, 2016
Sylvia, Mark, Paul and families...My heart goes out to you with John leaving so young. Prayers for strength go out to you. Carolyn Hoyum
Mary Roberts
January 10, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. I remember John as young man full of adventures and fun. He loved teasing me and making me laugh by doing outrageous things. He was always trying to keep up with his older brothers. He found ways to do so being the youngest brother! This photo is very good of him.
January 10, 2016
Sylvia and family: so sorry for your loss. our thoughts have been with you. Gary & Jeanann Popejoy
January 10, 2016
Sylva, Mark and Paul:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He was such a wonderful person, father, brother and son.
With all of our love Alice (Cotton) Carter
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