Del C. Freeze Obituary (1937 - 2013)

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Delano C. Freeze, passed away in his sleep on December 4, 2013. Del was born June 27, 1937 in Brigham City, Utah to Clifford Raymond Freeze and Mina Lavon Larson Freeze. He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1955 and enlisted in the US Air Force. For a country boy, he adapted rather quickly to serving in France. Del spent most of his working career in the aerospace defense industry, retiring from L3 Communications. A highlight of his career was the 3 years he and Pam spent in London, England. As Pam says, he worked and she played but he got her back when he retired and she worked and he played. He was blessed with many talents and loved being of service to family and neighbors. The kids knew he was always available to help them on repairs or projects they had going. It didn't matter where they were living at the time: Hawaii, Tokyo, Philippines, Indiana, Illinois or just a few miles away, he was there with his saw or hammer ready to go. He became the neighborhood handyman and loved being of service to them. He was passionate about golfing and skiing, which his equally passionate buddies can attest to. Del married Christa Zitzmann November 1958 in New York. They spent the next 15 years there before returning to Utah. They later divorced. In 1983, Del met Pamela Hughes Peterson and they married on December 28, 1983 and were sealed July 9, 1986 in the Jordan River Temple. Del is survived by his eternal companion Pam, his children Curtis (Luisa), Craig (Emily), and Corey (Mindy), Pam's children who he loved as his own: Scott (Carlene) Peterson, Suzanne Rodriguez, and Andrea (Blake) Bleazard. One of his biggest joys was being a grandpa to Meghan, Shandee, Tyler, Nathan, Natalie, Wyatt, Erin, Nicole, Carl, Sadie, Conrad, Crystal, and Christian. He is also survived by his brothers: Lee, Winston (Paulette), and Cliff (Susan). He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Farrell, sister Colleen, sons Clifford and Carl, and Pam's son Steven Peterson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11:00 am at the River Ridge 7th Ward, 10200 South 1300 West, South Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be held Tuesday, December 10th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan and at the ward Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 am. In lieu of flowers, Del would prefer donations to your favorite charity or the church's education or missionary fund. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com.