July 10, 1938 – February 24, 2022
David Leroy Freeman passed away on Thursday February 24, 2022 at the age of 83. Dave was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on July 10, 1938. He moved around quite a bit with his family and graduated from high school in a small town on the Columbia Basin in the state of Washington and immediately joined the Navy. He chose to study to become a weatherman and served on an Admiral’s staff in Okinawa, Japan.
Upon his honorable discharge, he started working for Standard Oil, becoming an assistant service station manager in Livermore, CA. One night while working at the station, he was robbed at gunpoint which set him on a new career path in law enforcement. Dave worked for the Pleasanton Police Department from June 1, 1962 until retiring on June 1, 1992. During his 30 year career he rose from Officer to Sergeant to Lieutenant and on a couple of occasions served as acting Chief of Police. He also served as the Investigation Division Commander and served as Watch Commander. While serving in the department, Dave received many commendations for his work with Juveniles, developing the canine unit, murder investigations and other heroic actions while in the line of duty.
After retiring, Dave remained active and enjoyed fishing, boating and camping. He worked security for St. Joseph’s Hospital and for Apple Computer.
Dave is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Ralph and Elsie, his brother Paul and his first wife, of 22 years, Joyce.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jackie, his sons Kerry and Jeff, his step children Tommy, Denise and Debbie and his grandchildren Nic, Katie and Jason.
SERVICES:
Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park off Hwy 99 at Harney Lane and Beckman Road in Lodi on Tuesday March 8, 2022. Viewing from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and graveside service at noon.
Dave will be missed by many family, friends and colleagues who loved him dearly.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Freeman family.
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