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1937
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2011
Dennis Freer Obituary
Dennis Anne Freer was born in Powell, Wyoming on October 15, 1937.
She passed away at the age of 73, on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at her daughter Helen (Greg) Wheeler's home with her devoted, loving husband Clifford, her daughter Helen (Greg), son Ernie (Noelle) Freer, daughter Heidi Freer and son, Roger Freer at her bedside. She put up a valiant four year fight against colon cancer.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Ernest and Vivian Martin, and her brother Armond Martin.
She is survived by her sister Gayle (Joe) Johnson; sister Pat (Terry) Will, and her sister Kathy Hall. She has seven grandchildren; Cory and Kevin Wheeler, Bailey and Sydney Freer, Calvin, Donovan and Rayce Freer and many nieces and nephews.
She met her husband, Clifford, on a blind date New Year's Eve 1960.
They were married June 15, 1962. This June 15th, 2011 would have been their 49th anniversary.
After Cliff received his teaching credential from Sacramento State College they moved to Hayfork, CA, where they still live.
Denny was an avid quilter, a charter member of the "Log Cabin" Quilter's Guild in Hayfork. She volunteered many hours at the Hayfork Senior Center. She was chairman for many years for the quilt auction at the Trinity County Fair. She was instrumental in purchasing a Long Arm quilting machine for the club. She has made hundreds of "comfort quilts" for the sick and lonely.
She loved to quilt, read, cook, paint, go camping at Trinity Lake and spend time with her friends and family. She has hundreds of friends in Yuma, AZ, where she and Cliff have been spending their winters for the past 14 years.
There will be a memorial service at the graveside in the Hayfork Cemetery on
Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 11:00 am, followed by a potluck at the Hayfork Senior Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Denny's honor to the
Hayfork Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 1803, Hayfork, CA 96041.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Freer
Carol Bowman
June 20, 2011
Aunt Denny and Uncle Cliff's 4 wonderful children and their families are a testament to what a great mom and person Denny was. We will all miss her. Our condolences,
June 12, 2011
Superstar Mom, Wife, Scout leader, Sports Booster club supporter and overall community Angel who diligently attended to the needs of others - Hayfork and all of her sons and daughters will miss you greatly Denny :) CW4 Pat Rourke, 1st Air CAvalry Brigade, Afghanistan
Candi Becker Geraths
June 7, 2011
My thoughts are of the Freer Family today. Denny was such a super lady who touched so many lives. She will be missed by all who knew her!
Jay and Carol Wechselberger
June 5, 2011
What a shock to hear of Denny's passing, snd how sorry we are. Such good memories we have of working with Denny in Cub Scouts and everything else you can imagine. Always a smile and a cheerful laugh. We've missed all you Freers the last 22 years. Hugs to Cliff, Helen, Ernie, Heidi, and Roger ...
Kathie Collins
June 5, 2011
To a great aunt and a great lady...you will be missed! To the Freers, my thoughts and prayers are with you...sorry about your loss.
Tom & Lois Flewelling
June 5, 2011
June 5 2011
Sorry for your loss, Denny was a bright and shining star, A good friend for all the years we knew her. Will see you in Hayfork on the 26th. God bless the Freers. Love Tom & Lois
Gloria Frantz
June 5, 2011
To all the Freer family my condolences on the passing of Aunt Denny. She was a super person and a very special aunt. Many memories to last a lifetime she gave me and my family. Love and prayers to you all.
Don and Teresa Lee
June 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and peace in the coming days ahead. You will have your wonderful memories to help you heal.
Sandie Jackson
June 5, 2011
My thought and prayers are with you.
Arlene Jasso (Blick)
June 5, 2011
Sorry about your loss Mrs,Freer was a very special person to everyone she will be greatly missed. She always had a smile on her face.
Frances Sherman
June 4, 2011
June 4,2011
I am so sorry to hear of Denny's passing. She taught me many tricks to quilting. I will miss her and her bubbly personality.She was a fighter always with a smile on her face. She doesn't have to fight any more. May God bless her and your family.
Fran
Yvonne Kitchen-Kreger
June 4, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
Ali Bradford
June 4, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. IT is indeed a loss for all of us that grew up together in Hayfork!
jeanette norris
June 4, 2011
SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS ! MR FREER WAS ONE OF MY TEACHERS IN HIGH SCHOOL IN HAYFORK BACK IN THE 70S ! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ! JEANETTE DEARMAN NORRIS
Joe Wechselberger
June 3, 2011
So many memories of Mrs. Freer, and the entire Freer family! Thank you for being a part of my life!
Twain Scow
June 3, 2011
To the Freer Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Margaret Irwin
June 3, 2011
Vince and I are so sorry to hear of Denny's passing. She was a marvelous lady and we were pleased to know her. (She and her wonderful salad even made a broccoli eater out of Vince!) We send our prayers to all of you.
Davita Roberson-Edmundson
June 3, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I have such lovely memories of Denny. I will keep you in my heart and in my prayers.
June 3, 2011
Our condolences to the Freer family.
Dick & Becky Brabrook,
Mt. Shasta, CA
Dan and Colleen McLearn
June 3, 2011
Roger and the entire Freer family ~ Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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