Mothers

Susie's Mom died this morning - we are so sorry for their loss. She was 81 years old. (Only 11 years older than I am!) They had just gotten her comfortable at home with hospice care, and it seemed unexpected to me, even though it was expected. Does that make sense?

It serves to remind me how fantastically lucky we are to still have our Mother at age 97. Mother does fade in and out of drowsiness, but when she's lucid, she's very much on top of things. Yesterday I took the finished quilt up to show her - she was highly impressed. (She's easily impressed.) She wanted me to show it to everyone, which I politely declined. It would be just my luck to show it off to someone who's a master quilter! Anyway, the point is, that even at my age, I still want to please my Mother.

Anne May Metters
` Anne M. Metters, 81, of Coldwater, died Monday, February 20, 2006 at her home. She was born March 10, 1924 to Earl and Doris (Bois) Price in Gratiot County, Michigan. She grew up in Ithaca, Michigan and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1942. She married Paul Metters on May 3, 1946 in Ithaca. They moved to Coldwater in 1962. Anne was a homemaker for most of her life. She worked as a L.P.N. for a short time in Dr. Mooi`s office in Coldwater. She enjoyed playing bridge, square dancing, and golfing. Anne was an avid swimmer and even water-skied into her late 40s. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she served as a volunteer with the Church Circle group. They served charities such as Meals on Wheels and various others. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother as well as a Sunday School teacher. Anne is survived by her husband Paul, sons Jerry (Vicky) Metters of Bloomfield Hills, Joseph Metters and Peter Metters, both of Royal Oak, daughter Susie (Tim) Swedine of Jackson, half sister Connie Reed of Auburn, Indiana, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers. Visitation for Anne Metters will be held on Friday, February 24, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater. Services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the funeral home. Rev. Dr. James Troust of the First Presbyterian Church in Coldwater will officiate. Memorial contributions may be directed to CHC Hospice or The American Heart Association. `