It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of James Gale Freeman, in Victoria on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the age of 88 years. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathryn and will be remembered by his five children, Hugh Freeman (Sally), Bowen Island, Leslie Freeman-Miller (Eugene Miller), Leduc, Sylvia Freeman (Bernie Van Dyke), Edmonton, Patrick Freeman (Norma), Victoria, Colleen Freeman, Stevenson Ranch, California; eleven grandchildren, Marcus and Katy (Hugh), Daniel, Erin and Michael (Leslie), Julie Anne, Jessica and Mallory (Sylvia), Lisa and James (Patrick); and Jeremy (Colleen) and three great-grandchildren, Jack (Erin), Henry (Julie Anne) and Claire (Jessica). James Gale was born in Edmonton on August 23, 1923 and lived a long and happy life. He served in the Air Force during WWII and was an active member of the 700 Wing and the Knights of Columbus for many years. When his long career with Swift Canadian in Edmonton was completed, he moved with his wife, Kathryn, first to North Vancouver and then to White Rock and enjoyed the mild coastal weather. After his wife’s passing, he moved to Victoria, where his son, Patrick resides. He will be missed.
There will be no service now, but a Funeral Mass will be held in Edmonton at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at St. Theresa (Millwoods) Roman Catholic Church. He will be interred at the Gardens of Gethsemani in Surrey, B.C. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com. or simply arrange for a Mass to be said in his name, or make a donation in his name to the charity of your choice.
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Sending our deepest condolences to you and all your families at this time, Sylvia, on the loss of your dad. It’s tough to lose someone so dear to you. He seemed like quite a guy who had some incredible life experiences during those 88 years. What a blessing to have had him in your lives for all of those senior years!
I always enjoyed talking to Jim when I was an active Knight’s member. I know he will have a special place in heaven.
Rob Goulet
White Rock
Colleen,
what a beautiful tribute to your father and such heartfelt. He will surely be watching over you as is your mother! Thinking of you in this time of sorrow with deepest sympathy.
Colleen, so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad…wonderful written tribute to him. I think our dads had a lot in common… He’s with your mom now and looking down at you with love still. HUGS
Jo-Anne Farley
Edmonton, Alberta
Colleen,
He always had such a quick wit and sense of humour. When we saw him last year he was his cheerful self, joking with us and the staff. Thank you for the memories. I forgot how great he was with numbers. He is with Kae and my mom now.
Colleen,
… Over the years I often thought about the members of your family. It is heart warming to know that your father lived a long and fruitful life. It was especially nice to see the photograph of him. Although I hadn’t seen him in many, many years, it was nice to see he still had the intense yet very kind eyes and the happy smile. I can’t say I knew him or your mother well, but what I knew of them, they were persons of great integrity, honour, and love. Their legacy can be witnessed in the wonderful family they brought into this world. I’m sure you and the rest of your family miss them very much.
All the best to you and the rest of the Freeman family.
Michael Bradley
To Hugh, Sally and all the family, we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of your Father. May he rest in peace, and may your memories bring you smiles.
Sincerely, Larry and Phyllis Candido
colleen,
i’m so sorry to hear about all of this; and daisy too! it must be some kind of karma because it’s not like i think of everyone i know every day but this morning about 4AM you popped into my head.
so i’m sending good wishes and thoughts your way.
kelby
(Colleen)
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you always.
Take care