Gayle D Freeman

Gayle Diane Freeman, 81, of Lincoln, formerly of Friend, Nebraska, passed away on December 7, 2016. She was born January 31, 1935 to Elton and Iva Dean in Friend. Her family moved to Washington state when she was 5. Gayle attended Puyallup grade school and Port Angeles Jr. High where she excelled on tumbling and baton teams until she moved back to Friend in 1949. She received her high school diploma from the University of Nebraska. Gayle was united in marriage to Norman L. Freeman on September 19, 1952 in Lincoln, NE. To this union a daughter, Gay Lee, and son Norman Dean were born. Gayle was a Life Guard for several years at the Friend pool, where she also taught swimming and diving. She worked at Warren Memorial Hospital as a nurse aide for several years, for Ach & Ach Attorneys at Law for ten years, for Huston Truck Line for ten years and Culligan for ten years. She was athletic, enjoyed roller skating, softball, hunting, and golf. She was especially proud of her hole in one. Gayle was good at nursing the sick and saved several lives from accidents and drowning. Gayle loved her family above all and enjoyed following their activities. Leaving to Mourn Her Departure Daughter and Son-in-law: Gay and Mike Gill of Omaha Son and Daughter-in-law: Norm and Kathy Freeman of Lincoln Grandchildren and Spouses: Corey and Jill Gill of Omaha Michelle and Jerry Bourque of Omaha Ryan Gill of Phoeniz, AZ Molly and Derrick Vanatta of Lincoln Justine and Doug Metzger of Lincoln Great grand children: Chloe and Roary Gill, Erik Gill and Jaxx Bourque of Omaha Stella and Dawson Vanatta, Thea and Tucker Metzger of Lincoln Sister-in-law: Rosie Freeman of Lincoln Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in Death By Husband: Norman Freeman Parents: Elton and Iva Dean - Parents-in-law: Clee and Josephine Freeman Sister and Brother-in-law: Bea and Jim Witlock Brothers and Sister-in-laws: Ken and Elsie Dean and Wayne and Lela Dean Brother-in-laws: Al Freeman and Don Freeman Grandson: Aaron Gill Memorial services on Monday at 12:30 pm, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE. Cremation, No visitation. Inurnment, Andrew’s Cemetery, Friend, NE. Memorials to American Cancer Society and American Red Cross. Condolences may be left at lincolnfh.com