Bedford "Bud" Price Freeman

Bedford Price Freeman, otherwise known as Bud, was born on March 28th, 1924 and was the youngest of three children. Although he lived through the Depression years, his parents owned an acreage so he was able to eat better than most. His childhood chores included looking after the chickens, milking the cow, and tending the garden.

He had childhood and teen memories of:

 living near a baseball stadium that was surrounded by trees. When he and his friends had no money, they would climb the trees to watch the game.

 while playing "Bonnie and Clyde" with his cousins, he didn't realize his BB gun was loaded and shot one of them between the eyes. The cousin survived but never let him forget it!

 as a teenager, he worked at the local drugstore soda fountain, preparing lemonades, limeades, malts, milkshakes and other soft drinks for customers.

 although he tried, he was denied military service due to a neck curvature.

After graduating from high school, Bud went to a trade school to learn the drafting trade and became specialized in the area of structural steel. He worked on projects that are now Denver landmarks, including the Downtown Aquarium and Coors Field!

He moved the family to Colorado in 1962 and said it was one of the best decisions he ever made. We traded flatland, humidity and tornadoes for sunshine and the Rocky Mountains.

He worked as a draftsman throughout his career, but also developed and used his God-given gift of music. He had a beautiful singing voice and played the guitar and harmonica. He recorded albums and CD's, but especially loved to sing and play at church.

During her last few years of life, he was a tender caregiver to our mom. It was very hard on him but he was steadfast and faithful until her passing in 2004.

He continued to reside in the townhome he and mom owned, taking care of the maintenance and now that he had time, getting to know his neighbors. The last church he attended was Faith Bible Chapel South. He sang, played the guitar and harmonica and participated in any way he could, before deciding he was too old, too tired and too hard of hearing to attend anymore. He continued to tithe to the church; sending the last check the day before his passing.

Bud loved spending time with family and neighbors. He has some of the best neighbors in the world! He also loved speaking with his special friend Heidi, who works at Mardel Christian Bookstore.

His son Tim says:

 I'll always remember my father as a strong rock of support who was always there for me when I was growing up. When I got into trouble or needed help, or both, he was there for me.

 I realize now where he got his strength from. His Rock was, and is the Rock of Ages, the Lord Jesus Christ.

 I look back now and realize how blessed and fortunate I am to have him as a role model in my life, for the Godly example he set for me.

 It is so comforting to have the assurance that he is home with the Lord now.

 One of the songs dad recorded had the words "Come on all you saints of God, let's all praise the Lord." Right now I can picture him up in heaven at the entrance to the throne room saying those words to all who dwell there.

 I look forward to the day when I will be reunited with him in God's kingdom.

Bud is survived by his son Jim, daughter-in-law Rosalie, his son Tim, daughter Grace, and son-in-law Dave. His grandchildren are Julie, Cheri and her husband Brad, David and his wife Amy. Great grandchildren are Andrew, Cassandra, Caitlyn, Joshua, Tanner, Aubrey, Jay and John. Last but not least, his great-great grandchild is Avery Laine.

He was loved deeply by God and those of us who knew him. He will be missed.