James Willard Metivier, 41, went home to be with Jesus April 16, 2004, following a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born in Orange, Calif., June 8, 1962, to Donald W. and Patricia J. (Mitchell) Metivier.

James was raised in Orange, Calif. He graduated from Saddleback High School in 1981. He was an avid surfer, skateboarder and loved the outdoors. Following high school, he was employed as a shipping clerk for the 3M Company. He eventually moved to Michigan for a time and was married to Jennifer Bowen on May 16, 1991, in Spring Lake, Mich.

James and Jennifer began their own home construction company from 1991 to 1993. They closed their company and Jim began work for Johnson Controls as a mechanical engineer, manufacturing automotive parts. He moved on to Micron Computers and eventually to Interstate Brands, continuing his career as a mechanical engineer. With the discovery of his cancer, Jim and his wife moved their family to Oak Harbor to be with family. Jim attended New Covenant Fellowship in Oak Harbor.

James Metivier loved to hunt, fish, hike, and camp, skateboard and play with his kids. He was very proud of his three beautiful children and the six-point deer he shot in the Glens Ferry area in Idaho.

Jim Metivier is survived by his wife Jennifer and three children, Jessica, Jim “Jimbo” and Jeremiah, all at the family home; and his parents, Don and Pat Metivier of Bishop, Calif. He is also survived by three sisters and their spouses: Michelle and Phil McClain of Michigan; Bonnie and Jesse Raymond of Oak Harbor; and Nannette Kuhl of California. Four brothers, Dan and Ortensia Metivier of California, Patrick Metivier of California; Thomas Metivier of California and Paul and wife Kristin Metivier of Seattle and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. One brother Joseph preceded him in death.

Memorial services for James W. Metivier were held April 19 at New Covenant Church, Oak Harbor with Pastor Ron Eerkes officiating. A second memorial service will be held at Treasure Valley Worship Center, Meridian, Idaho, Saturday, April 24, with Pastor Gordon Slyter officiating. Cremation was held with private family inurnment to follow at a later date.