John Freeman

Profile Updated: September 21, 2021
John Freeman
John Freeman

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John Freeman

Now

John Freeman

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Yes! Attending Reunion
Residing In Redding, CA USA
Spouse/Partner In Hwa Choe Freeman, Passed August 10, 2021
Occupation Retired
Children One son, Paul, born 1974
Military Service Army  
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My wife of 47 yrs, passed away on the early morning of August 10th, 2021 at 2:35. Leaving me and Our son Paul Joseph Freeman and his wife Beckie, and two grandduagther, Makayla and Delaney. Now I am a widower.
I have Served in The Army from 1972 to 1976. I have many jobs and was a service technician for major appliance repair and residential heating and air conditioning and Commercial refrigeration for 15 years. Became a Vocational instructor for 15 years and then a and Residential Senior Apartment Manager with my wife for 15 years.

School Story

I was a decent student and was on the B honor roll for the last 2 1/2 years. I had a perfect attendance from the eight grade through my senior Year.
In the summer of 1969, I raised a black angus steer for FFA and I received the Reserve Grand Champion. I actually graduated 6 months early and got 6 months college at Shasta Community college and I completed a two year AA degree in Automotive mechanics. Then I volunteer for the Army as a mechanic.

My favorite class was Farm Mechanics. I enjoyed P.E.

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Posted on: Oct 03, 2021 at 5:42 PM

Hi James, I wanted to thank you for bring the party popper, It was a good prop to share in my sharing of James Fusshe. Everyone had a good laugh and I enjoyed sharing. I am giving you my email for us to keep in touch. Thanks for everything. johnafreeman79@htomail.com Keep in touch, John

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Oct 06, 2021 at 5:24 PM

Posted on: Oct 03, 2021 at 5:33 PM

Hi Jenn, The reunion was a great success and thank you for your hard work. I am going to leave my email address in case you need to contact me easier. Johnafreeman79@hotmail.com.

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Oct 03, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Hi Marie, It was nice to get reacquainted, and I would like to keep in touch. My email address is: johnafreeman79@hotmail.com. Take care for now, John

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Oct 03, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Hi Jerry, It was great to see you and your wife. I would like for us to keep in touch. My email address is johnafreeman79@hotmail.com. It was fun with all the sharing of our life and experiences. Keep in touch, John

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Oct 03, 2021 at 4:37 PM

I was very happy with the improvements of the High School and I am glad that the school has someone who writes the Government grants. There is a very positive atmosphere among the staff and students and I can see pride of their school. To all my classmates, I am glad you all made it and shared your life and accomplishments. We all went different ways but most of us were very successful in our family and our employments. If you want, Any of you can keep in touch with me by contacting me at my email address: johnafreeman79@hotmail.com. I enjoyed meeting everyone. Thank you.

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Sep 30, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Hi Ken hope to see you at the Reunion. I hear you are the same old guy with smart remarks and always try's to say you were better. Take care big guy.

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Sep 27, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Do you remember me working in the snack Bar serving and pouring milk Shacks. I worked with the Manager for the Snack Bar, Nancy Nichols. She became my Foster-mother along with her Husband, Milt Nichols. We lived 18 Miles west of Red Bluff on Lowery Rd. off Red Bank Rd. I rode the High School bus from 7:30 am to the High school at 8:05 just before the morning bell rung.

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Sep 23, 2021 at 12:49 PM

When I moved back To Red Bluff in 1980, I ran across Dave and he and his brother were remodeling a house. He had a Remodeling Construction Company. Since I was working for A to Z Appliance and TV, I would run into him at differant homes he was working on. He always had a smile and I ask how Karen was and he responded, she at home taking care of the kids. I will always remember his smile and easy going nature.

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Sep 21, 2021 at 1:44 PM

In the picture below, I am giving a talk as a guess speaker for the 465 year birthday for the Army. I gave a talk about being a mechanic in the army. The uniform is mine and it fits. I am 186 pounds then. This was at the Cal-Vet Homes here in Redding, Ca.

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Sep 21, 2021 at 11:39 AM

Hi, I will be attending Friday Gathering in front of Spartan Gym for the guided Tour at 12;15 PM, the Meet & Greet at the State Theater at 5 PM, Sat. at 6 PM - No Host Cocktails at Wilcox Oaks, Buffet Dinner at 7 PM and the Social time for more visiting and catching up with classmates at 8:30 pm.

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Sep 20, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Although I got good grades in High School, My brother and I were on a ranch west of Red Bluff on Lowery Rd. off Red bank Rd. I learned to ride a horse to work cattle and not for pleasure. I worked in the Snack bar during lunch with Nancy Nichols the Manager of the snack bar. She became my foster-mother with her husband Milt Nichols. I rode in the first Red Bluff Junior rodeo in 1968. I was a member of the FFA and Liked Farm Mechanics with Mr. Thomas. I also, graduated 6 mouths early and went to Shasta Junior College for 6 months and came back to graduate in June. I was also the only student who had perfect attendance for Five years. Yes, I also had perfect attend for eight grade.

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Posted on: Sep 20, 2021 at 4:47 PM

My time in service in the Army was hard at times, But I meet my Army bride, In Hwa, in El Paso and she made it easier for me. I enjoyed the work of a mechanic and the training I endured in the desert of New Mexico. It was hot in the Summer and very cold in the Winter. We were in the field more than we were at the barracks. When I got out, My rank was a Specialist Five (E-5.) I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.

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