Gary Wardell Freeman

Sep. 10, 1941 - Jan. 6, 2013

Date of Service: Jan. 11, 2013

Gary W. Freeman

BURLEY – Gary Wardell Freeman, age 71, of Burley, passed way on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at his home with his family at his side.

Gary was born on Sept. 10, 1941, in Boise, Idaho, the son of Lorin Wardell and Helen Pearl (Bagley) Freeman. He graduated from Twin Falls High School and then entered the United States Navy working as a sonar technician aboard the USS Hubbard. He married Ann Greener on Sept. 14, 1985, in Burley.

He worked for Van Gas prior to his career as a telephone engineer and lineman for Mountain Bell, U.S. West, and Qwest Telephone Companies. He also drove a food distribution truck throughout the area. In his spare time, Gary loved carpentry work and serving others.

Gary was an active member of the LDS Church and had served in the Primary, Sunday school, Elders Quorum, High Priest group and especially enjoyed working in the Scouting program. Additionally, he spent many summers assisting with girl’s camp and was in charge of the ward’s fair booth at the Cassia County Fair & Rodeo for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Freeman of Burley; his children, Deanna, Dan, Michelle, Debbie, Sean, Tiffany, Stacy, Shelby, Brandy and Jill; his grandson, Cody Greener, whom he helped raise, along with numerous other grandchildren; his faithful dog, Zeke; and one brother, Kenneth Freeman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Jean Parker.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Horizon Home Health and Hospice and Dr. Glen Page for their care and loving kindness. We are especially grateful to Deanna Hansen for her special support to our family during Gary’s final hours. You are simply an angel.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Burley LDS Stake Center, 2050 Normal Ave., in Burley, with Bishop Larry Kloepfer officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church.