Obituary of Carolyn J. Metz

Carolyn Jane Metz was born November 16, 1931 in Creston, Iowa to Carroll T. And Ada Irene (Hayner) Lamb. She passed from this life Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Tulsa at the age of 83. After her father’s death, her mother married Marvin J. Taylor who later adopted Carolyn. Carolyn was a 1949 graduate of Creston High School and attended Creston Junior College, graduating in 1951 with an Associate of Arts degree. Carolyn then taught elementary school for five years in both Bedford and Iowa City, IA. On August 22, 1953 she married Don Metz in Creston, IA. They lived in Iowa City for three years while Don completed his degree. They moved to Bartlesville, OK in 1956. During this time they had three children Mike, Pat, and Suzanne. The family then moved to Tulsa, OK in 1971. During this time Carolyn devoted her life and her love as a wife and mother. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 62 years, Don Metz; her children, Mike Metz and his wife, Erin of Scottsdale, AZ, Pat Metz and his wife, Kelli of Edmond, OK and Suzanne Thompson of Coweta, OK. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Austen Metz and wife, Jen of Scottsdale, AZ, Blythe Cayson Metz and Grace Metz also of Scottsdale, Mackenzi Nichols and her husband, Chance of Oklahoma City, Cooper Metz and Corbin Metz of Edmond, OK, Jack Thompson, Callie Thompson and Nick Thompson all of Coweta, OK; a niece, Kim Taylor of Plymouth, MN; nephews, Dan Taylor of Mason City, IA and Jack Taylor of Ames, IA. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her adoptive father and her brother, Gordon Taylor. A funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM Monday, February 23, 2015 in the Marian Chapel at the Church of St. Mary. Ninde Funeral Directors, Brookside Chapel (918) 742-5556 www.ninde.com