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Diane Metcalf Obituary
She met and married Nile Metcalf in 1967. Diane enjoyed bingo, bowling, gardening, poker, and crocheting. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Metcalf co-owned and operated with her late husband, Niles Sports Center, Iron Skillet Restaurant, and Porky's Video Arcade for youth in Tumwater. She was also a Girl Scout Leader and Girls' Softball Coach.
Surviving are three daughters Ginger (Dayton), Jackie and Eugene (Kenai, AK) and Launa and Aron (Olympia), grandchildren Alyssa and Zachary Rathbun, Austin and Diana Hunter, and Lauron and Adin Abrahamson, her mother Esther Hendricksen (father preceded her in death in 2009) and her brother Charles B. Hendricksen and wife Gina. Special thanks to Rick and Cheryel Higson.
A memorial service will be held Thursday Sept 9 at 10:00 a.m., at Mills and Mills Funeral Home in Tumwater at the end of the week.
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Memories and Condolences
for Diane Metcalf
October 4, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. I have very fond memories of her. She taught me to ride a bike when we were kids and she lived in the store at Maytown.
Cheryl Weber Terry
Rea Metcalf-Borzych
September 11, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Abbey Metcalf-Borzych
September 11, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 10, 2010
To all,
Thank you for all of your love and support over the past few weeks and over the years. Each and everyone of you held a special place in her heart. She will be greatly missed but now she is with her "Niley". Love Launa and family.
Laura Dyken
September 10, 2010
Dear Ginger, Jackie, Launa & Esther,
I'm so sorry to hear about my Aunt Diane:( Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers this week. My sister Abbey and our mother Rea send their love and prayers too! Please stay in touch with us! ((hugs)) Love Always, Laura Borzych-Dyken
Krista Halbur Sumrok
September 10, 2010
Ginger, Jackie & Launa - I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Raina Frederickson
September 10, 2010
I'll never forget driving to Reno with Launa and her parents.. My thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Doni Higson-Ray
September 9, 2010
Diane was an incredible woman! It saddens me to see such a great person leave this world with many people missing her already. We all know that Diane will all be watching over us and still lalughing with that big huge heart and smiles. Always thinking about you Diane. Best wishes to Launa and Aron and the kids. Launa you are a strong woman just like your mom.
Debbie Ford
September 9, 2010
Girls So sorry to hear about your mom, I will always remember her laugh and zest she was always fun to be around.
Ginger Dingus
September 8, 2010
My mother also has two other grandchildren who deserve to be recognized. Corey John and Shawn Charles Dingus, age 12 of Dayton, WA.
Victoria Pierce
September 8, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Even though we talked every few years, it was fun to talk about old times and share some laughs about old school days. We would catch up on each others busy lives and our families. I will miss Diane.
September 8, 2010
Girls, and family, I can't beleive that she is not here, she was my best buddie, she was what friends and love is, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
I love all of you, and of course you will always be in my heart. please read, Pslams:23 Love to you.Joyce
September 8, 2010
Girls,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We have some wonderful memories of the good times we had with you all. I'm sure that your Dad is welcoming your Mom so they can share some more great times together.
Love to you all. Cindy, Ron and Whitney DeShields
Jim & Diana Sutherland
September 8, 2010
Ginger, Jackie, Launa and family it is with a sad heart to know that Diane has left us. She will be missed by all of my family especially Jim and I.
Jim and I were talking about when we were all first married and how we would get together and play Aggrevation and pool our change just to buy a six pack of coke. The meager dinners we would put together to share and talk about our dreams for the future for us and our kids. How we miss those days - all the years we shared with your mom and dad and you girls were the best of times.
Although they are gone, know that your mom and dad and you girls will always have a special place in our hearts and will never be forgotten. May our love help sustain you through this sad time.
Love
Jim & Diana
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