James Albert Freeman of Helena Montana passed away peacefully in his sleep February, 22, 2012.
He was born on January 31, 1940 in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1958 and served in the U. S. Army. He retired from Albertsons grocery store after 42 years.
Jim was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and devoted friend.
Jim always had a smile on his face, a joyful heart and a cheerful word for everyone he met. He enjoyed a good cup of coffee, hunting, golfing, fishing, mining, playing cards with his children and grandchildren, watching football, and spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved ‘texting’ his children and grandchildren!
Jim is preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Mildred Freeman, his sisters Joann Wrenn, Janice Arnett, Betty Ann Wustner, and his beloved dog Teddy Bear.
Jim is survived by his sister Bobbie Jean
Phillips, his 6 children James Freeman,
Jonalle Ferraro, Robert Freeman,
Carleen Rodriguez, Dana Stein, and
Luke Freeman. By his grandchildren; Jacob Freeman, Sabrina Freeman, Jessica & (Russell) Mayry, Kaytlin Ferraro, Sarah Ferraro, Breanna Ferraro, Michael Ferraro, Sebastian Freeman, Kristoffer Rodriguez, Kaleb Rodriguez, Kasey Rodriguez, Justin Stein, Abigail Stein, Isabella Stein, Kaisey Freeman, his great grandchildren;
Avianna Rodriguez, Mila Rodriguez, and
Korbin Stein and several nieces and nephews.
Jim’s faithfulness, sense of humor, loyalty,
resiliency, strength. wisdom and loving heart will be greatly missed by all who
knew and loved him.
A memorial service in celebration of Jim’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 2nd at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. with burial with military honors to follow at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison. A luncheon will follow the graveside service at Jorgenson’s Restaurant in the lower level banquet facility. Memorials in Jim’s name are suggested to the Lewis & Clark Veterans Council, c/o Dennis Streeter, 1272 Lucchese Rd., Helena, MT 59602. Condolences may be sent to the family be visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
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Amy McGill says
I only met Jim a handful of times, but he certainly had a spark in him that was unique and fantastically memorable. Love, thoughts, and prayers with the Freeman family.
Bailee Weis says
Jim was such a wonderful man,so caring, and he will truly be missed. My prayers go out to his family. God bless.
Carol and Dennis Ogle says
May you know peace and comfort in your memories. The ones we love are never gone, they live with our hearts.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Aunt Carol and Uncle Dennis
Clara Martinez says
Dear Luke and Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. My Goid hold your hearts in his loving hands and comfort you all.
God Bless You,
Clara and Family
Craig Hagmeier says
To Jims Family:
Very sorry I could not attend the Jim’s service. Iwas out of town.
I had the true pleasure of working with Jim at Albertsons on Fee starting in 1992.
Jim’s cheerful nature and loving heart are what I will always remenber. This world is a better place because Jim passed through it!
Dan & Edie says
Luke, We are so very sad to hear about Jim! We will miss him very much! Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Debbie Patzer says
Jim was a wonderful man! I am so thankful to have know him. My prayers go out to the family.
flossie shaw says
Jonalle and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jackie Ross says
Jim you will be missed very much, So sorry for your family,Now you are with God. Thank you for being there for me when I did’nt have anyone else,Rest in peace
Jane Piilola says
Jim was a very good friend of my husband, Elmer. I’ll bet they are drinking coffee together right now. Jim’s always present smile will be missed.
Joanne DelPizzo says
Jo, Dana & all the Freeman family,
I pray your father is peaceful now with our Lord in heaven.
Kari Battel says
You will be surely missed by all who knew you! My life is more complete because I met you. May the Angels carry you swiftly into Heaven!!!!!
Marsa And Carl Vincent says
Jim will be missed.
Mike Finch says
Luke i am sorry for your loss your father was a great man
Nona Edwards Keeler says
I am so sorry for your loss! May you find peace and comfort in family, friends and memories!
Rene' Pocha says
Dear Jo, Carleen, Dana, Jim & Luke
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a great man and every time I was around he had a smile to share and made a joke to make me laugh. He will be missed and remembered always! God is holding him in his arms and no more pain:) I love all of you- Dana, you hold a dear place in my heart!! Always<3
Rene'
Richard & Vi Gouvin says
As we say goodbye to our good
friend who will be sorely missed. We wish to give his family our love and suport.
Our Love Always
Rich & Vi
Scott Marsh says
Jim was one of the first people I met when moving to Helena. He always had a way of making you laugh and smile. What a wonderful man, I am honored to have known him. Prayer and thought to all of his family. We will all miss him.