Joan M. (Spalding) Metro

Haslett, Michigan

Joan Marie Metro, age 78, died on Friday, December 9, 2011 in Haslett, MI where she lived most of her life. She was born in Portland, MI on September 21, 1933 to Ralph and Helen (Boughner) Spalding. She graduated from Resurrection High School and worked as a bank teller. Joan married Steve G. Metro on August 28, 1954 and he preceded her in death in 2008. Also preceding her in death were her parents and her fur kids Zoom Zoom, Cricket and Patty. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Linda (David) Reilly, Steven, and Scott (Carla); granddaughters Angela Gumper and Heather (David) Bailey; great grandchildren Brenna, Garrett, Gavin, Conner and Graham; her brother Gerald (Wilda) Spalding, sisters Carol (Gene) Erickson and Rosemary Lonier; brother-in-law John Metro and sisters in law Mary VanDyke and Mary Lou Metro; and many nieces and nephews. Joan loved her granddaughters dearly and time with them was her greatest joy. She cherished her friends and the bowling leagues, card parties and lunches with them. She loved traveling with Steve, adventures with her beloved sister, Carol, gardening, sewing, the Detroit Tigers and MSU Spartans, and preparing delicious meals for family and friends. A devout Catholic, she realized a lifelong dream when she toured the Vatican with Linda and David in 2009. Despite experiencing the ravages of dementia, she never lost her sweet, kind demeanor. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Church in Williamston, MI on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Peter Clark officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the Mass. Burial of her ashes will follow the Mass at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Williamston, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church (School Roof Fund), 157 High St., Williamston, MI 48895-1403 or to Home Sweet Home Too, Attn: Haven King, 5917 Edson St., Haslett, MI 48840 in memory of Joan M. Metro. The family would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for the loving care given Joan during her last days by Great Lakes Caring Hospice, especially Melissa Toles, R.N. and by the superb staff at Home Sweet Home Too. Arrangements are by Gorsline Runciman, Williamston Chapel. “We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love." Mother Teresa

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Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston, MI.