Theodore E. Metiva Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Theodore E. Metiva of Bridgeport, Michigan, born in Saginaw, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 23, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Elmer Metiva (Al) and Dorothy Vesterfelt Metiva; his in-laws, Guy and Lillie Baugh of Bay City, MI; his siblings, Geraldine Miller and Gene Miller; his nephew Howard Miller of Jackson, MI; and his siblings, Harold, Margaret Baugh of Jackson, MI, Marjorie, Lennie Eickel and Dorothy Eickel of Bay City, MI..
He is survived by: his sons, Lance Theodore Metiva (Sandy) of Hemlock, MI and Randy Craig Metiva (Sheryl) of Birch Run, MI; his grandsons, Michael Guy Metiva of Hemlock, MI, Kyle Joseph Metiva of Hemlock, MI, Gregory Taylor (Lauren) of Las Vegas, NV and Brian Taylor (Laura) of Bridgeport, MI; his great grandchildren, Garrett Taylor of Las Vegas, NV, Gavynn Taylor of Las Vegas, NV, Mikayla Taylor of Bridgeport, MI and Riley Mason of Bridgeport, MI; and his nieces and nephews, Ronald, Larry Miller of Jackson, MI, Michael Baugh (Judy) of Willisburg, KY, Mary Weaver of Jackson, Dennis Baugh (Debbie) of Hanover, MI, Steven Eickel (Renee) of Bay City, MI, Linda Stein (Rick) of Lake Orion, MI, Kim Shotwell (Joseph) of Bay City, MI and Brian Eickel of Metamora, MI. He is also survived by many grand nephews and nieces and great-grand nieces.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Bridgeport Community Church (3821 State St, Bridgeport, MI 48722). A burial was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Forest Lawn Cemetery (1315 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601). He enjoyed singing in the Chancel Choir, ushering, serving on the Joint Board, currently as Vice-Moderator, and working on the Funeral Dinners before COVID.
