John F. Metz
May 25, 2009
John F. Metz, 56, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 25, 2009. John was born to Evelyn Metz and William Smith on March 23, 1953 in Iowa City, IA. After completing high school, John joined the U.S. Marines. After his honorable discharge he attended college and became a barber, and later returned to AIB for his degree in computer programming. He then went to work for the Iowa Finance Authority. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janet; sons, Justin and Matt; daughter Alyson; daughter-in-law, Jessica; sisters, Billie, Phyllis (David); brothers, Thomas and Raymond; aunt and uncle, Heather and Ron; brother-in-laws, David (Bev), Jai (Laurie), Johnny (Reba); sister-in-laws, Jasmattie, Babjone (Raymond) and Raj (Herman); several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald and brother-in-law, Seaford Roopnarine.
Services will be held at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2009 and the funeral service will be on Friday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, IA.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Margie Petersen from Maquoketa Park Apartments
06/10/2009
John was a very special guy, always willing to go the extra mile to help you when you needed it. He will be greatly missed.
Sharon Viens
05/28/2009
I am so sorry for your loss . I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
Sharon Viens
Data Analyst
Georgia/Iowa Team
EPS. Inc
Phone:800-639-6512 ext 125
Angie, Rob, Kaylee, Collin
05/27/2009
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeffrey Recor
05/27/2009
I knew John only through work. I am sorry for your lose and you have my deepest sympathies. You are all in my prayers.
Jeffrey Recor
Data Analyst
Georgia/Iowa Team
EPS. Inc
Phone:800-639-6512 ext 140
Fax: 802-660-1949
jeffrey.r@tracsexperts.com
www.tracsexperts.com
Carla Pope
05/27/2009
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked with John at IFA and enjoyed talking with him on occasion. I am sure this has been a difficult time for your family. From talking with my co-workers I understand that he kept a positive attitude through the end. We will miss him!
INDRO DENOBREGA
05/27/2009
Our deepest condolences to you Janet and the children. Our thought are
with you throught this sad time. I know words cannot explain your
feelings but with our faith in God and his grace he will help us to pass these difficult times.
Take care our love and regards to all.
Indro, Raymond, Steve, Jay, and Jordan.
Denise & Mac McAfee and Family
05/26/2009
Dear Janet, Justin, Matt, and Alyson,
We are so sorry for your loss.
May your memories bring comfort to you at this sad time.
Know that you are all in our thougths and prayers.
With our sympathy,
Your old friends/neightbors.
The McAfee's
Sharon Livingston
05/26/2009
Janet and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will really miss John. I am very gald that I got to meet you and Jessica but am so sorry for the cirmcumstances that I met you under. I am very glad that I was able to help you through John's illness. Please take care and if there is anything that I can do please call.