In Memory Of
Crystal Lavon Metz
1929
2024
Crystal Lavon Metz
October 20, 1929 — February 21, 2024
Crystal "LaVon" Metz, 94, of Stafford, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
She was born October 20, 1929, in Stafford, Kansas, the daughter of Asa Franklin "Frank" and Eva Thelma (Davidson) Gere. She graduated from Stafford High School.
LaVon was employed by and retired from the Stafford CoOp as a bookkeeper.
LaVon was a member of the Oktoberfest Committee of Stafford for many years.
LaVon married Earl Hildebrand; he preceded her in death. She later married Buddy Metz; he also preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Ray Hildebrand of Topeka; granddaughters Jordan (Dakota) Lister and Logan Hildebrand; and great-granddaughter Wren Lister. She was preceded in death by her son Todd Ryan Hildebrand and her sister Ozelle Julian.
LaVon enjoyed going to the lake, spending time with her dogs, getting coffee with her coffee group, and going to the movies. She always attended Oktoberfest.
LaVon was cremated. Interment will be at Stafford Cemetery in Stafford, Kansas. No formal service is planned but a small family graveside service at a later date.
LaVon was never that fond of flowers and the family wishes to honor LaVon's desire to provide for her first and only Great Granddaughter, Wren, with an education fund donation in place of flowers. Any donations can be made out to "Wren Lister" and sent to:
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
2129 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66614
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To share a memory of LaVon or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born October 20, 1929, in Stafford, Kansas, the daughter of Asa Franklin "Frank" and Eva Thelma (Davidson) Gere. She graduated from Stafford High School.
LaVon was employed by and retired from the Stafford CoOp as a bookkeeper.
LaVon was a member of the Oktoberfest Committee of Stafford for many years.
LaVon married Earl Hildebrand; he preceded her in death. She later married Buddy Metz; he also preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Ray Hildebrand of Topeka; granddaughters Jordan (Dakota) Lister and Logan Hildebrand; and great-granddaughter Wren Lister. She was preceded in death by her son Todd Ryan Hildebrand and her sister Ozelle Julian.
LaVon enjoyed going to the lake, spending time with her dogs, getting coffee with her coffee group, and going to the movies. She always attended Oktoberfest.
LaVon was cremated. Interment will be at Stafford Cemetery in Stafford, Kansas. No formal service is planned but a small family graveside service at a later date.
LaVon was never that fond of flowers and the family wishes to honor LaVon's desire to provide for her first and only Great Granddaughter, Wren, with an education fund donation in place of flowers. Any donations can be made out to "Wren Lister" and sent to:
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
2129 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66614
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To share a memory of LaVon or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
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