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Theodore Fruend Obituary
His memorial Mass is 1 p.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laurel. Smith Funeral Chapel of Laurel is in charge of arrange-ments.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Margaret; his sons, Robert of Fremont, Calif., Marc and his wife Jeri (Steen) of Great Falls and Paul of Laurel; a daughter, Mary Anne of Boulder, Colo.; sisters Virginia (Clifton) Burns of Billings and Donna of Laurel; and a brother, Ernest of Laurel; grandchildren Jared of Missoula, Jacob of Bozeman and Jackson of Great Falls; nieces and nephews Jerry Burns, Heather, Ashley, and Randy and Sharon (Weber) Burns of Palm Springs, Calif.
Bob was born April 29, 1920, in Laurel, the son of Ernest H. and Zella Grace (Stevens) Freund. He was raised in Laurel, where he graduated from Laurel High School in 1939.
Bob worked at Farmers Union Central Exchange refinery prior to entering the Army Air Force on Jan. 3, 1942. He served his country as a crew chief for one of World War II's leading P-38 pilots. His tours of duty were served in the South Pacific theater. He was honorably discharged at Fort MacArthur, Calif., on Sept. 13, 1945. He returned to Laurel and continued his 44-year career at the refinery, retiring in 1982.
Bob married Margaret Jean Alverson on Aug. 28, 1954. He was a devoted husband and father. He greatly enjoyed bird hunting and especially fishing on the Boulder and Stillwater rivers. He also did a great deal of golfing with family and friends. Until his health deteriorated, he was an active member of St. Anthony's Church, a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, a religious education teacher, a parish council member and served as a custodian for St. Anthony's. Bob also was a catcher for the Laurel Refiner's semi-professional baseball team.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to St. Anthony's or to the donor's choice.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Steve and Janis Cross
January 1, 2008
Marc and Jeri and boys,
We care and we are praying for you. In the Bible Pauls writes, "We do not want you to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him" (1 Thess. 4:13-14). We do grieve, but we have a sure hope.
Love, Steve and Janis
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
December 31, 2007
Dear Marc, Jeri & Family,
We offer heartfelt condolences for the loss of your father, Bob, and will remember you in prayer for comfort and peace through our loving Savior, Jesus Christ, as you grieve his passing.
Dave, Theresa, Shane & Sarah McCune
December 29, 2007
Marc, Jeri & boys,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure he will be missed by all who knew him. Cherish all of the wonderful memories you've had over the years. Take care and God Bless!
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