Margery H. Freas

Margery Freas Obituary

AMELIA ISLAND, FL Margery Huston Freas, formerly of York and Felton, died peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Greenfield, Iowa, on October 28, 1924, the daughter of the late Frank and Marie (McDonnell) Huston of Des Moines, Iowa. She and husband, Arthur Freas, who survives her, were married, June 19, 1948, in Des Moines. She is also survived by sons, Lawrence H. Freas and wife, Carole of Charlottesville, Va., and Donald A. Freas of Olympia, Wash.; daughters, Nancy Pratt and husband, Richard of Middletown, and Susan Magargee and husband, Scott of Julian, Pa.; seven grandchildren, James Freas and wife, Kelly of Portsmouth, Va., Kate Woerheide and husband, Rob of St. Louis, Mo., Erin Smith and husband, Steve of Washington, D.C., William Freas of Charlottesville, Va., Erica and Kendra Freas of Olympia, Wash., and Andrew Magargee of State College; two great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Owen Freas; two stepgrandchildren, Jennifer Orton and husband, Gary of Frederick, Md., and Mike Pratt of Denver, Colo.; step great-grandchildren, Zachary, Ciera, and Annalise Orton, and Hannah Pratt; and two brothers, William Huston of Yuma, Ariz., and James Huston and wife, Kellee of Milwaukee, Wis. Margery served in the U. S. Coast Guard, 1944-1946, at Palm Beach, Fla., Brooklyn, N.Y., and Charleston, S.C. She pursued her education at Drake, Marquette, York Junior College, Millersville, and VA Commonwealth Universities, attaining degrees from the latter three. Interment will be private at Rohrsburg Cemetery, Rohrsburg, Pa., where three earlier generations of Freases are buried. In lieu of flowers, Margery requested that contributions, if desired, be made to York Co. Heritage Trust, 250 E. Market St., York, PA 17403; or Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center, 315 S. George St., York, PA 17403.

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Published by York Daily Record on Jan. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Margery Freas

9 Entries

Thelma Kuhlman

February 13, 2009

Arthur, My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of our dear Margery. She was the one person who always gave me hope with my little Hannah. I will never forget her sincere kindness. It has been an honor to call her my friend.

Loretta (Orton) Decker

January 31, 2009

Deepest sympathy to Dick and Nancy Pratt as well as Mr. Freas,
I am the mother of Gary Orton. I remember that Mr and Mrs. Freas attended Jennifer and Gary's wedding In CO in March of 1987 and they were such a delightful couple. I'm sure she will be exceedingly missed by all of her family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Susan Quigley

January 29, 2009

To Nancy and Richard Pratt, Deepest sympathy during these trying times. May the recall of fond memories and happier times help to get you to a peaceful place. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sheryl Longobardo

January 29, 2009

I only had business dealings with Mr. and Mrs. Freas, and usually spoke with them on the telephone. But when they did come in for a face-to-face meeting, what a delight indeed! Their love and support of one another was evident, as was their enjoyment of life. Each time they walked out the door, I wished I could jump in the car with them and hear more about the life they were living. Reading about the accident was a shock. May our God's gentle comfort surround Mr. Freas moment by moment.

Patricia Randa

January 29, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Arthur and his family on the loss of Margery.
I met Margery at various events at the Amelia Island Newcomer's Club and a Theology discussion group at St. Peters Church.

Carol Bickford

January 29, 2009

In recent weeks, Aunt Margery had sent notes and emails to me with such kind and supportive words and encouragement for dealing with Dad. I had come to look forward to corresponding with her, and I am so appreciative of all she has done to help us all. My deepest sympathy is extended to the entire family and, most of all, to my dear, sweet Uncle Arthur!

Jane Hamme

January 29, 2009

Dear Arthur& Family-- Margery was a dear friend and will be sadly missed.As Ralph Waldo Emerson said"To laugh often and love much...to appreciate beauty,to find the best in others,to give oneself...this is to have succeeded."Margery was the true success story,a life well lived.My arms are around you in sympathy and love, Jane Hamme

Barbara & Steve Smeltzer

January 28, 2009

Margery & Arthur were such a delight to be with. We loved their participation at our "A Course in Miracles" meetings Tuesday nights here at Serenity-Station. We hated to see them leave for Fla. We hope you will stop by & visit Arthur while up in PA. All of the family are welcome to come along.
Our love to you all in your bereavement,
Barbara & Steve Smeltzer

Susan Byrnes

January 28, 2009

Dearest Arthur and Family,

What a shock to learn about Margery's death. My heartfelt sympathy to you.
Margery was a mentor to me in many areas, especially health and healing.
She will be greatly missed by many!

With deepest sympathy and love,

Susie

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