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Jim & Veronica Hill
April 19, 2013
Bill, Miss you everyday.. Miss hearing your voice and smile..
I bet you are looking down watching everyone " jockeying for position" ..
LOVE YOU, MISS YOU
Scott Shepherd
March 20, 2013
I first met Bill when we purchased a lot and very old house in South Park in Jackson Hole. We spent many hours together and since I had worked in the art field we enjoyed all of his art together. I sold his art in Trail Side Galleries and after that sold him his real estate. Always enjoyed all of the oils and later all of the pottery. I have that great moose oil painting hanging in our entry hall today. Will miss him and will always be in our prayers and forever in our memory
Ramona Cannon
March 13, 2013
My husband, Don Cannon and I met Bill when we lived in Scottdale, on one of his walks. He was the nicest man you could ever meet. He took me on one of his oil painting episodes and taught me much. I still oil paint. We moved to Show Low, Az. I wanted to express my condolences to Bill's family. I was saddened to read about his passing in the newspaper ( Az. Republic) My own husband, Don, passed away this last June. Perhaps Don and Bill can reunite wherever they are. I'm sure it's a better place. I will keep them both in my prayers.
Sincerelly,
Ramona Cannon
Doug March
March 13, 2013
Where to start------
I first met Bill when I was in my teens, and he first arrived in the Blanco Basin. I'll be 65 this year.
For me, as much as I have loved his art, I do believe the most valuable thing he left behind was the relationships he had with people. I loved watching him find great pleasure in sharing his stories, his talents and his treasures. I loved watching him nurture and share with young people.
I remember sitting around fires with him and others enjoying his playing the guitar, and singing.
My first Bill Freeman painting is a wonderful 30x40 inch painting of our family property in the Blanco Basin. I was 16 years old, and he needed a pole barn built. I agreed to one week of my labor in return for his painting me this piece that I cherish so much. Those of you that have watched him paint know that back them he could finish a piece like that in less than a day. A GREAT deal for both of us.
We have 3 homes, and each of them have pieces of Bill's art. EVERY DAY of my life since I first met him he has been a part of every day. Every day I see at least one of his paintings, and I smile and remember the happy moments that knowing him brought to my life.
Bill---I will miss you very much, and I will always cherish having you in my life.
Doug March
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Michael Redzich
March 6, 2013
Bill was a special person. I made acquaintance with him while hiking. Soon he invited me and my young son to his home where he began mentoring Michael and teaching him sculpture and painting techniques. Together they created a sculpture of a pistol that hangs in our home and which visitors invariably believe is a real pistol. Our relationship was brief. He left Jackson, WY for New Mexico about a year after we met, but he will always be a special friend in our memories.
Michael Pitts
March 4, 2013
I have known Bill since I was 18 and he was 38. He gave me painting lessons at his place in the Blanco Basin in Colorado. He taught me to "look" and to see how things could be as they are placed upon a canvas. I have hauled his paintings and supplies far into the ares he wished to paint and watched him as any student would do.
I watched him paint, hauled horses for him, helped build his Colorado home, visited his Scottsdale home (just a short distance from mine), saw his movement to pottery and knew he would do well whatever he did.
He taught me many things over the many years I have known him. I talked to Bill and informed him I have been selected to the George Phippen Show since 2007 which made him very happy.
A quiet man who once helped a blind Elk and a very talented person. I will miss him very much.
Our dear friend Bill and his fine work
Jim & Veronica Hill
March 4, 2013
We were so blessed that Bill was such a great friend. He will always hold a special place in our hearts.I will miss our talks on his front porch,watching the sunsets, and listening to his wonderful stories and his songs. We miss him dearly.
March 3, 2013
To the "family of Bill Freeman. The world surely will miss the truly "renaissance" man of his times. He has been a teacher to us and friend. We will miss him.
Marj and Bob Julian
Dori Tate (Smith)
March 3, 2013
Bill was an amazing man! I grew up next door to him on Mescal Street in Scottsdale AZ, and he had a huge impact on my life. Bill always had his door open to the neighbor hood kids. He would let us paint, work on pottery and teach us little things about the Indian culture as we would visit. He was an amazing artist and am proud to be able to say he was part of my life during my childhood. To this day the smell of paint reminds me of him.
The Staff at the Carlisle Location
February 28, 2013
From all of us at Daniels Family Funeral Services – Carlisle Chapel, we send our sincerest condolences. We appreciate the trust you have placed in us to take care of your loved one at this difficult time. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call upon us. We are here to help now and in the future. The Carlisle Chapel Staff Gabriel, Brad, Monique, Patricia, John & Trina
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