Loren E. Freeman

Loren E. Freeman passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008. A long time resident of Olympia, Loren was born in Michigan. A world traveler, Loren retired from a 30 year career in the United States Air Force and served during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion in Olympia.
Known to be fearlessly creative, Loren was a photographer and painter. A 1978 graduate of The Evergreen State College, Loren worked closely with members of the faculty, Sid White, David Hitchens and Richard Jones. He was a long standing member and former President of the Olympia Camera Club (OCC) and the Northwest Council of Camera Clubs (NCCC). Skilled in building his own customized computer, Loren was an avid member and former President of the Olympia Microcomputer User Group
(OMUG).
Loren loved to walk and was known as the "West Side Waver". He and his dog Eureka would make the daily trek to Vic's for a latte and journal writing. A bearded philosopher, he was a warrior against expectations and "shoulds".
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Loren is survived by his daughter, Terry Coe; his son, Mike Freeman; his daughter, Pam Aalbers; his wife, Wendy Freeman; his grandchildren, Sherry Coe, Carolyn Jaffe, Heather Hauenstein, Faith Freeman, Brian Gustofsen, Taryn Aalbers; and his great-grandchildren, Nora, Jonah, Sara and Emily.
Friends, family and community members are invited to celebrate the life of Loren Freeman on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., at Mills & Mills Funeral Home, located at 5725 Littlerock Road SW Tumwater, WA. For directions or more information call 360-357-7743 or 360-786-0558.