Betty Ann Freeman

About Betty

Betty Ann Freeman, 82, of Bemidji, MN died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 22, 2022, at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Betty was born on September 24, 1940, in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Delaney) Gasper. She graduated in 1958 from New Haven High School in Indiana. Later graduating from Bemidji Technical College with a Secretarial Degree.

Betty grew up in a loving Christian home. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Betty married Charles Freeman on July 19, 1958. They had three children: Rosalie, Jamie and Charles.

Charles and Betty bought a farm and moved to northern Minnesota in the fall of 1969. Betty was employed with the Clearwater County Nursing Service for over 36 years. She loved her job. She gained several lasting friendships and made a difference in so many lives during her career.

Betty is survived by her children – Jamie Freeman of Shevlin, MN

Charles (Lalaine) Freeman of Anchorage, AK

Grandchildren: Nicole Colsen of Bemidji, MN

Michelle (Zach) Frandsen of Bemidji, MN

Breanna (Tim) Denson of Three Forks, MT

Alex Freeman of Anchorage, AK

Eight Great Grandchildren- Ava, Mila, Ty, Kaleigh, Rylee, Charlee, Jackson and Sunnie.

Siblings – Tom (Phyllis) Gasper and Connie “Sue” Byers.

Numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Mary Gasper, Charles Freeman and daughter – Rosalie Colsen. Siblings – Minnie Gillenwater and William “Mike” Gasper.

memorial service

Funeral Services for Betty

December 30, 2022

Cease Family Funeral Home 407 Getchell Ave NE, Bagley, MN 56621, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Norway Lake Cemetery, Minnesota in the Spring.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home