Freda met the love of her life, David Gonzales in Hanford, California while they were in high school. They married June 22, 1953, and celebrated 69 years together. Freda and Dave enjoyed many years square dancing at the Square Eights Hall and Senior dancing at the Veteran’s Hall.
Freda was skilled at sewing and made all her square dance dresses. She also did crewel, embroidery, crocheting, and counted cross stitch with which she decorated their home. Freda created and gifted many items such as embroidered and cross-stitched pictures, crocheted blankets, potholders, and baby dolls to her children, grandchildren, other family members, and friends.
Freda loved to play the piano and listening to Kenny Rogers. At one time Freda was an avid roller derby fan. Freda also loved her garden and plants flourished under her care.
Freda is survived by her husband, David Gonzales, sons David Allen (Mary), Richard (Jennifer) and Michael (Annette), grandchildren Michale Dudley (Brian), Alicia Stone (David), David Adam Gonzales (Marlo), Tanna Pekin (Sean), Toni Gonzales (Seth), Michael VK Gonzales (Charlise), Nicole Overn (Joshua), Taelor Yadeta (David), Allison Salazar, 24 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, her sister Nancy Knight, brother Larry Knight and numerous nephews and nieces.
Freda was predeceased by her parents Melba and Cecil Knight, mother-in-law Grace Zatarain Gonzales, sister Doris Oliver, and granddaughter Misha Gonzales.
Freda was the most loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A Family and Friends Gathering will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm upstairs in the Veteran's Memorial Building (401 N Irwin St, Hanford, CA 93230).
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