Memorie

Metzler

Memorie Dale Metzler, 80, passed away peacefully in her home on November 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Powell, WY.

Memorie was born on October 19, 1946, at 12:45 PM at Richmond Hospital located in Richmond, CA to James M. and Gracia M. Long. Memorie spent her younger years in California. She learned how to be a good worker at an early age and always offered a helping hand in her parents' business "Long Bait Shop." During her time in CA, she also enjoyed water skiing, deep sea fishing, competitive shooting, and attending Dick Clark's American Bandstand.

When Memorie was in Junior High School, the family moved from CA to a farm on the east side of Cody, WY. She quickly learned the new farm lifestyle and helped her parents with irrigating, milking cows and collecting eggs. In 1964, Memorie graduated from Cody High School and continued her education at Northwest Community College in Powell, WY. This is where she met her forever love and future husband William (Bill) Metzler. Bill joined the US Army in 1966. While he was home on leave from Korea in 1967, Bill and Memorie got married on September 2, 1967, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cody by Rev. Francis Penney. While Bill was finishing his tour of duty in Korea, Memorie continued her education at the University of Wyoming (UW) in Laramie, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

After Memorie graduated, Bill continued his education at NWCC, and they welcomed the start of their family with two daughters. They moved to Laramie and UW until he earned his college degree. During this time, Memorie earned a second degree called "PHT (putting hubby through) while working at the Bank of Laramie. Following Bill's graduation, they moved to Riverton, WY where she was employed in the President's office at Central Wyoming College. Not long after, they embarked on their greatest adventure yet - welcoming two sons and growing their family.

The family moved to Cody for a few years before making their way to Powell where they put down roots for the long haul. Memorie was a very busy and devout mother who poured her heart into raising their children. She was always actively involved in their lives, including their education, sporting events, running the hospitality room for wrestling tournaments, Special Olympics events, and the family ski trips.

Memorie loved to travel. For 23 years, they made the annual journey in February from chilly Wyoming to sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They loved walking the warm beaches looking for seashells and soaking up the sunshine, all while enjoying delicious, authentic fajitas and top-shelf margaritas along the way. She loved being with her family on these trips.

Memorie is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Bill; her daughters Jo Ellen of Powell, WY and Jana of Laramie, WY; and her sons Jeff of St. Joseph, MO (Alissa and granddaughters Cierra Grace, Powell, WY, and Morgan, Bismarck, ND) and Jerry of New Castle, New South Wales, Australia (Georgiana and grandson Sebastian).

The family would like to thank the wonderful Doctors and Nurses at Powell Valley Hospital and Stillwater Hospice for their dedication and loving care.

Memorie was preceded in death by infant son John Jacob and her parents James and Gracia Long. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date.