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Name:	Charlene Mae Beard Metcalf
Spouse:	Billy Ray Metcalf
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	DECEASED 2022,
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Class of	1951	Attended from through
Graduated Here?	Yes
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Birthdate:	May 31, 1933
Date of Death:	November 18, 2022

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Notes:	Charlene Mae Metcalf, 89, of Columbia City, died peacefully at 6:45 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2022, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where she has been a resident since 2012. Born on May 31, 1933, in Columbia City, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Dalton Price Beard and Ruth Mae (Coyle) Beard. Growing up in Columbia City, she graduated from Columbia City High School. She began her work career at Kroger in Columbia City. After high school, she began working in the office of an automotive parts manufacturer. In 1961, she moved to San Jose, California, becoming a furniture buyer for ten years with White Front Stores, with locations in Oakland and Los Angeles. There she met her husband, Billy Ray Metcalf, and the two were wed on June 15, 1974. She worked part-time for the Lodi City Clerk’s Office until 1979, when the couple purchased the retail store Pine Street Bare Furniture in Lodi, California. She continued her skills of not only buying and selling but also finishing the furniture for their customers. Billy died on January 7, 1996, and Charlene continued to run the furniture store until 1998 it was sold. In 2005, she moved back to Columbia City. She enjoyed golf, serving as the President of the Women’s Golf Club of Castle Oaks, CA, in 1996 – 1997, and a member of Soroptimist International, working to empower women. She liked to fish, watch any type of sports, or just enjoy their home at the Camanche Reservoir. Surviving is a stepson, John Metcalf of Palmdale, CA; a step-grandchild, Jake Metcalf of Acton, CA; nieces and nephews, Barbara (James) Lambert of Fort Wayne, Karen Spichiger of Oakbrook, IL, Brian (Trisha) Beard of Estill, SC, Kim (Brad) Nelson of Columbia City, and Brent (Ladonna) Beard of Columbia City; a sister-in-law Elaine Beard of Columbia City and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Argyle and Marion Beard; a sister-in-law, Betty Beard; and a nephew, Eugene Beard. A private family service at the South Park Annex Cemetery will take place at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Memorials in Charlene’s honor are to the American Lung Association.

Last Updated:	11-21-2022		Alumni ID:	12591

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