Karen Mae Freed

I think of Karen often when I meet a young mother who is so giving of her time and energy to children. Karen, you are always in my heart. Jeanne P.

Bob, John and Bill and all your families ~
I met Bob sometime in my early high school years at Thousand Oaks High. We quickly became friends and began to form a bond that still exists some 20 years later. And it is easy to see why. I think we enjoyed spending time with each other's families! My brother Jason and I developed friendships with all three Freed boys and always felt welcomed and loved by their Mom. I remember when she took me camping with family and we all waterskiied and...

To Karen’s Boys and your families,

How saddened we were to hear of your loss – our loss. She was a wonderful friend to so many. Karen adored you all and was very proud of you and her grandchildren. She would call us from time to time to tell us of some achievement by one of you or to announce the newest grandchild. She always thanked us for being part of Troop 761. At each phone call, I always felt humbled by my memory of my first conversation with her so many years ago. John,...

John, Bill and Bob-
I can’t tell you how upset I was to hear we lost your mother so young. I’ve been thinking of her incredible strength and tremendous ability to love so many people. Of all the role models in Thousand Oaks, she probably exemplified many Christian values better than anyone.

My mother has also told me a hundred times that your mother was the first parent at Ladera to reach out to her in friendship nearly thirty years ago and I don’t think it’s a coincidence that...

Dear Bob, Bill, John and families,

We are deeply saddened by your loss. We will always remember what a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, and friend Karen was. She helped so many people. She was the first to volunteer with any important event that was taking place. Her friends and family meant so much to her. She was someone of great courage and strength. She endured many things in her life, smiling through the pain. If you knew Karen, you know that she loved the Lord. She had great...

Bob, Bill, and John
It has been many years since our camping trips but we sure had a great time hunting snipes do you remember? Your mom was so proud of all of you and so happy to have grandchildren. I don't think I ever saw her without a smile even when times were tough for her. She was a real warrior she never gave up on anything and she showed the world what it was like when a mother fights for her children with every ounce of love she has. I am so sorry for your loss your mom was such...

I had the pleasure of meeting Karen on one of her trips to New Orleans. Karen was so personable and easy to talk with. I know she is so proud of the legacy she leaves behind.

Dear Bob, Bill abd John,

The obituary said it all. Your Mom loved her sons and grandchildren with a passion that words can,t describe. She has been bravely fighting cancer for so many years. She had such an amazing faith and a remarkable work ethic. Her love for "Karen,s Kids" was "Love made visible". How fortunate for so many "Kids" to have been mentored and showered with her love.

It is hard to imagine that Karen is gone. I know that she is in her savior's loving...

Mom
I love you and miss you!! Kirsten and the kids miss you. Mom you're a leader, mentor, great mom and my hero. You have been great friend to my wife and a great mimi to my children, I could not ask for a better mom. The greatest gift you have given me is my faith in god. You have showed me never give up, you went out fighting all the way to the end. When I prayed over you in your final moments and asked god to have mercey on you and us (me, Bob, and Bill). And he answered my prayer at...