Barbara Freeman peacefully went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 31, 2017 with family at her side. She was under the care of Hope West Hospice.
Barbara was born in Denver, CO to Myrland and Barbara (Carson) Scott. She grew up in the San Francisco and Denver areas. She thoroughly enjoyed Social Studies, Russian, the piano, cello and reading.
Barbara met her true love, AL Freeman, and they were wed on January 27, 1951. They adopted five wonderful boys, Daniel, Paul, Gregory, Philip and Vincent.
Her life was full with taking the boys for their activities which included swimming and tennis. She also worked managing the office at he husband's Insurance Agency. Cooking for family at the holidays was always a culinary treat. Her favorite, coconut cream pie, was frequently found on the table for dessert. She loved and protected her family with her whole being.
Barbara always stopped to help the underdog and will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sons, and one brother.
She is survived by her two sons, Gregory and Philip Freeman of Grand Junction, CO. Her loving grandchildren, Paul Freeman of Grand Junction, CO and Alicia and Jason Freeman of Ft. Myers, FL will miss her. Her brother, Robert Scott, also survives.
A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 9:30 am. A rosary will be said with service to follow. She will be laid to rest at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of W Co to be with her departed husband.
A celebration of life will follow at Greg Freeman home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made to Hope West, 3090 North 12th Street, GJ, CO 81506 or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe, CO 81425
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