Florence Metz Obituary

March 12, 1910 - September 27, 2008 Florence Metz, 98, passed away September 27, 2008. She was a lifelong resident of Chicago, IL, moving to Colorado Springs in 1987 to be with her family. Florence was born March 12, 1910 to John and Ida (Kaarlson) Johnson. She married Harry John Metz in June 1936. She was active in PTA serving as President and State Representative. She was deeply involved with the Gabriel Richard Institute, an organization that encourages people to develop leadership skills. Florence was a life member of the Theosophical Society in America, which studies world religions, philosophy, science, and the arts. She participated in many activities at the Colorado Springs Senior Center where she loved attending the dances. Florence is survived by her daughter, Kristin; her grandson, Erick; sister-in-law Millie Johnson; and several nieces and a nephew. Her husband, Harry; her sister, Eda Lundin; and brother John Johnson preceded her in death. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 4210 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs. CO. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary UMC or the Theosophical Society.