Reta Freeman
August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023
RETA
(LUYTEN) FREEMAN
NOVEMBER 6, 1955 -
AUGUST 12, 2023
Reta was born in
Joining her parents
Alphonse and Petronella, and brother Derek, she leaves behind, her husband
Ronald and sister Wilhelmina (Carl) and brother Don, and her nieces and
nephews, Teresa and Byron, Caitlyn and Jason, Stephanie, Angie and Becky.
Reta loved to host
parties and was a great cook. She was passionate about the game of pool, and
with her husband, had played on a team for several years. Reta was excellent in
the art of cross stitch, and her family all received special Christmas
stockings that show her handiwork.
Reta will be dearly
missed by her brother and sister, nieces and nephews, and close friends~ Jimmy
and Diane, Darrell and Dean, and
her dearly loved Shawna.
There will be no
service by request and please donate to Heart and Stroke Foundation if you
wish.
You are invited to leave a personal message for the family.
My dearest and deepest condolences to all those touched by Aunt Retas love. I still have in beautiful condition a lovely pillow which she embroidered my name and a pastel rainbow. I love it so much. I especially remember a fun time banging pots on new years eve and I broke her wooden spoon.
That was a silly time. I remember her as a very kind caring lady. What a sad time for all and my kindest love to all as we remember the loving memories of a kind woman. With Love, Angie 💗
~ Angela Fraker 💗
Reta was a fighter, I believe instilled in her from her parents especially her mother Nell, a great lady whom I miss very much. Reta never gave up trying to do the right thing regardless of her physical pain. Reta believed in God and no doubt she has made it to the other side. Reta a loyal friend and interesting conversationalist. Long winded but worth it. I have to go now then another half hour passes. As for food, Yeah I'm there. Do you want to come for dinner? Yes was a no brainer. I enjoyed discussing sports with Reta: especially the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball team, curling, and Tennis. I miss playing cards and board games with Reta and Ron on Saturday nights at there old house in Maple Ridge. Reta was an animal lover and I miss all their old pets through the years (circa 1985-2023). The dogs: Shivers, Lucky, and Chance. The Cats: Smokey, Daisy, Duke, and Sassy. I have fond memories of Fishing trips to Lac La Hach and eating freshly caught Kokanees (landlocked Salmon). My life was bettered by knowing Reta and I miss her Deeply. I am reminded of a famous quote: Some people come into our lives and quickly go...Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on your hearts...and we are changed forever. Thankyou Reta for being one of these people.
~ darrell
Rita was a lovely lady who has a wonderful family who will miss her dearly. My heart goes out to all of her family and friends who will forever be saddened buy her passing.
~ Dana Estes
I will always remember the gifts she made and sent me for birthdays and Christmas. She was a very kind woman, I will always remember our visits and the time I spent living with her.
~ Jason
Today would have been Rita’s birthday. I’ve moved away from Maple Ridge, but I always called Rita on her birthday. She was my neighbour for 15 years. She was always there for me when I needed someone (My other mother ❤️). I &am thankful for all the love and support she gave me. I will always think of her on her birthday 💐.
~ Shawna Steger