Nicole Marie Juliette Metcalfe

Nicole Marie Juliette Metcalfe, the daughter of Pierre and Marie (Andre) Herbin was born on January 27, 1936 in Ceffonds, France. Her early childhood was spent in German occupied Ceffonds until the war ended when she was 9.

Nicole married John Metcalfe on July 29, 1957 in Blessonville, France while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force and stationed nearby. After getting married, she moved to the United States and lived in eight states before settling in Spencer in 1974.

Nicole was sociable, crafty and especially enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, making alterations and jewelry. She was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Spirit Lake, IA.

Nicole passed away on June 11, 2024 at Spencer Hospital. She was 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, Marcel Herbin, a son-in law, Robert Redding and 2 grandchildren, Nicole Sigg and Jennifer Metcalfe-Rawlings.

Left to treasure memories of her are her 4 children; Dorice (Lisa) Porter of Spencer, IA, James (Carla) Metcalfe of Chanute, KS, Jack (Sally) Metcalfe of San Antonio, TX and Laura Metcalfe-Redding of Seattle, WA, 3 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a sister Eva (Roland) Masson of France, other relatives and many friends.