Gary Lee Freeman
December 27, 2012
Gary Freeman, 74, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012, from complications due to heart and kidney problems, at Mercy Hospital.
Gary was born on April 3, 1938, in Des Moines, to Harry and Leona Freeman. He was employed as a machinist for 43½ years by John Deere until his retirement in 1999. Gary was also a retiree of the UAW Local 450. He was a member of Ivy Centennial UMC and Masonic Faithful Lodge #448 in Runnells. Gary enjoyed mowing the lawn and playing on the computer.
Gary is survived by his wife of 49½ years, Helen; daughters, Jennifer (Karl) Southcott and Pamela (Ty) Sonagere; grandchildren, Charles and Montgomery Southcott and Jack Sonagere; sister, Marianne (Bob Jackson) Wyatt; Pat and Peggy Owens; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held 4:30 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, also at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ed and Della Owens
12/29/2012
Helen and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Gary. He was a good friend from John Deere and beyond. Our prayers go out to all of you in the days to come.
Love, Ed,
Della and Kiara
Doug & Joyce Raymond
12/29/2012
We want to express our sympathy to Gary's family. We knew him through the years in the neighborhood and at our kid's school. We will continue to pray for Helen, Jenny and Pam.
Doug & Joyce and Raymond
Lonnie & Anne Feldman
12/28/2012
Helen, Jenni & Pam & famlies, so sorry at Gary's passing away. Way too early to go but God's plans are not always our earthly plans. He was a very good friend for a long long time and will be greatly missed. Hugs to you all and may God give you strength and peace in the coming days. Love, Lonnie & Anne