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Remembering Doris Metz

Doris Pearl Metz, age 70, of Grand Rapids, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Doris was born in Jackson, MI to the late Earl and Blanche Garner. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tom; 2 sons, Greg (Jennifer), Chad (Kara); six grandchildren, Luke, Zachery, Hannah, Enzo, Estelle, Sabine; twin sister, Deloris (Ron) Baxter; and sister, Joyce (Scott) Debruler; brother-in-law, Steve (MariBeth) Metz; sister-in-law, Julie (Don) VanderMeulen.  Doris was preceded in death by her siblings, Paul and Roger Garner. Doris was loving, patient, and a servant to anyone she met.  She would do anything for anyone who asked and was a wonderful grandmother to more than just her own grandchildren.  A former member of Bethel Reformed Church and current member of First Reformed Church in Grandville where she loved to help out in the kitchen.  She was a stay at home mom but worked part-time at Russ’ Restaurant on Plainfield, where she retired after 40 years.   She also loved spending time at Silver Lake, South Haven, and Nettles Island, FL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the First Reformed Church of Grandville, 3060 Wilson Ave, with Pastor Dave Brower officiating.  Inurnment will be held at Fairplains Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Jesus Film Project: www.jesusfilm.org.

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Greg and Family, All though I did not know your mother, she sure did raise a wonderful son, so in my heart I know she was the amazing person I've read about today. Loosing anyone we love is very difficult especially a parent. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, especially that you can find peace in her passing and let her memory live on in joy. With Deepest Sympathy, Kim Eber

— Kim Eber

Tom and family, We were deeply sorry to hear of your loss of Doris. She was a very special person. I enjoyed working with her at Russ' and have many memory of my times with Doris. May you feel God's comfort surround you at this time. Pete and Mary DeWys

— Mary DeWys

Tom, Chad and your whole family, I'm so sorry to read of Doris' death. This is a hard time. She was a lovely lady....a friend to all she met.

— Noreen Ophoff

Our deepest condolences to all our family! Doris will be missed dearly! Until we meet again!

— Lisa and Ryan Ley

Tom & Family, I want to convey my deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Wife/Mother. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve. I will miss her smile and her warmth she always greeted me at church and served me my meal at Focus.

— Julie Ann Mesman,

Joyce and the rest of Doris's Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort and love to you all. God bless each one you.

— Cindy Ousley

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