Russell C. Freeman

Russell C Freeman of Poulsbo and longtime resident of Bainbridge Island passed away in his home in the care of his family on Sunday July 21, 2019.

He was born in Prescott, AZ and raised in San Jose, CA. His parents were Frank and Elva (Lundstrom) Freeman. As a young man he served in the US Navy for a short time at the end of WWll. He's a graduate of Lincoln High School and San Jose State University.

He married Leona (Weaver) in 1951 and together with his young family moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1956 to work for Boeing. He later owned a construction company operating out of Bainbridge Island.

Russell is survived by his wife Leona, his children; Glenn, Craig and Jane, 3 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Natural Beauty and especially animal and bird life inspired his artwork. He so appreciated his time with the Poulsbo Art League.

Russell and Leona cherish belonging to the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church and community. He has particularly enjoyed their interesting weekly mens group. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 31st at 2pm at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church 105 Winslow Way West, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110