It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Larry Thomas Metz on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the age of 74. Larry was predeceased by his Parents Jack and Elene; brother Ron; infant son Jeffrey and parents in law Bert and Buss. Larry will be remembered by his Wife Florence; Sons Brent (Gina), Bob (Angie) and Jason (Naomi); Grandchildren Brandon, Adam, Emma, Raschelle (DJ), Peyton and Nash; great grandchildren Lyla and Oliver; Brother Dale (Janet); nephew Aaron; niece Jaelene and families; brother in law Fred; nephew Clinton; niece Natasha and families; uncle Ken Lincoln and numerous cousins. Dad believed Family was his greatest accomplishment and gave everything he could to support us. He was very proud of his sons, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was not shy in letting everyone know just how great they are. Dad was raised on the family farm outside Wawota where his pride in family and work ethic were developed. Dad spent many days at rinks and ball diamonds across Saskatchewan playing, coaching and supporting. Dad made many lifelong friends playing sports both during his boyhood years in Wawota and later playing hockey for the Bienfait Coalers in the Big Six. It was during this time in Bienfait where he met mom. Dad was proud of being inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008 as a member of the Estevan Ace Mud Mets. The hockey and baseball stories were never ending and a great comfort to him in his toughest days. Grandpa was proud to work for the City of Regina for 27 years, where he made many friends. Dad wanted to thank some very special people who helped him in his final years when COPD made it extremely difficult for him to get around: Dale (Janet), Jim (Audrey), Bill (Fay), Jason (Stephanie), Rose, Alice (Fred), Jeannine (Jim), Kenneth (Ann), Marvin, Trevor, Jaelene all the nurses that cared for him and Dr. I Patel for all the house calls. He appreciated the extra support each of you gave him more than he could ever express. At Dad’s request there will be no service, the family will gather at a later date to inter his ashes. If friends so desire, donations can be made in Dad’s memory to The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Box 1388, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0.
