Kyle John Metcalf

Kyle John Metcalf of Longmont, Colorado, died September 20, 2008, at St. Anthony's Hospital, Denver. He was 17.Kyle was a son, brother, cousin, friend, and a man of love. Music embodied Kyle and he lived by the notes of his song. A free spirit, he lived life by the second, not minute, hour or day. Intelligent and a free thinker, he took greater pride in his randomness and humor with all he met. Always supportive, he looked for the positive and bright side of everyone and everything. He attempted to bring a smile to all those he interacted with. A loyal friend he truly cared what happened to his friends and acquaintances. He demonstrated his Christian faith by his constant acts of caring and kindness. He truly and genuinely lived a fun filled life. Everyday was a good day for Kyle.Kyle was a senior at Longmont High School where he has been active in the orchestra and numerous advanced courses. He was inquiring about universities next year and looked forward to those challenges to come. He volunteered both at the Longmont Humane Society and Applewood Living Center. Surviving are his parents, Janice Romey Metcalf and Michael Metcalf both of Longmont; his dear, sweet sister, Amanda Metcalf of Longmont; aunts and uncles, Mark and Karen Romey and their children, Chris and Laura, Mary and Joe Brown and their children, Jake and Jenny, David and Debi Romey and their children, Jason and Melyssa, Matt and Ryan, Jeff Romey, Diane and Larry West and their son, Mitchell, and John and Mary Romey and their children, Ryan and Alyson; and family and friends, too numerous to list.Visitation hours will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23 at the Howe Mortuary Chapel.Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 24 at Rocky Mountain Christian Church, with Pastor Steve Easterday-McPadden of Longs Peak United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Foothills Gardens of Memory.Contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado, 7951 E. Maplewood Ave., Suite 126, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.Please share thoughts, memories and condolences with his family at www.howemortuary.com.