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Freeman Broom Memorial
Freeman Broom Memorial

Freeman Broom

Freeman Broom

Monday, December 21st, 2015

Freeman Broom, 87, a longtime resident of Birdsview, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, surrounded by his loving family.

 

He was born on September 19, 1928 in Tuckasegee, North Carolina the son of Ralph and Nan (Brown) Broom.

 

Freeman served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

 

Freeman was united in marriage to Nita Moses on November 1, 1955. Together they built their own home in Birdsview, WA.

 

Freeman is survived by his daughters, Darlene (Bill) Nieshe, of Birdsview, Stacey (Jeff) VanPutten of Sedro-Woolley; his grandson, Tanner VanPutten; brother, Dwight (Mildred) Broom; sister, Dorothy Yake, of Tuckasegee, North Carolina; and numerous family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Nita Broom; parents, Ralph and Nan Broom; infant son, Gary Broom; 3 brothers, Don, Leonard, and Luther Broom; sister, Opal Keener.

The family would like to thank all his neighbors for all their love and support; especially, Bill Newby and Chad. A special thank you to Dr. Bruce Mathey and his staff for all their care and support.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00AM at the Hamilton Cemetery with Pastor Rob Thomas officiating. A time of visitation will be available on Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM and Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM at Lemley Chapel. Broom, Freeman, milt crop.

Guestbook

  • Nathan

    Darlene, Billy, Stacey, Jeff, Tanner,

    They don’t make men as good as Freeman anymore. He was one of the nicest men I’ve ever met and probably ever will meet. I was very glad I got to visit with him one last time last week. He was so proud of his family.

    Take Care,

  • Donnie and Cheryl Ann Owen

    You were a wonderful husband, caring father, doting grandparent and loving uncle and friend. The world will miss having you here. But we are thankful that you and Aunt Nita will share eternity together. You taught us to keep our eyes turned to the “East” and patiently wait. You will be in our hearts forever.

  • JoEllen

    Fall will have a bittersweetness from here on out. Every fall Freeman would cut down his corn stalk for me to take home and decorate with. Everytime I left he would say “you come back next year, so long as I’m still here.” And every year we’d be back with a pumpkin pie. Such a sweet man. You will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family.