HIRD
Frederice (Freda)
Jean Thomas
August 14, 1940 - July 27, 2024
Freda Hird passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Drumheller, Alberta, at the age of 83. She was born on August 14, 1940, in Victoria, B.C. to Fred and Ethel Thomas. In the later part of her childhood she was raised by Fred Thomas and Clara Butler. Freda attended school in Victoria and graduated in 1957. That same year she joined the Canadian Armed Forces where she served three years as a medical assistant. During that time she met the love of her life, Dan Hird, who she married on July 9, 1960.
Freda and Dan travelled the world during Dan’s time in the service, living at bases in Edmonton, Trenton Ontario, Lahr Germany, Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, and Greenwood Nova Scotia. When Dan retired from the service in 1977, they settled in Drumheller. Freda got a job at the Bank of Montreal, where she worked for 23 years until she retired.
For several years, Freda and Dan were snow birds, escaping winter in Arizona. They never lost their love of travel, and had many great trips including an Alaskan cruise, trips to China, Egypt, and Disney World, to name a few.
Freda loved to play cards with her friends, and you never did see Freda anywhere without her best friend, partner and husband, Dan.
Freda is survived by her husband Dan Hird, and four children: Danny (Shelley) Hird, David (Suzanne) Hird, Denise (Micheal) Vierheller, and Ellen (Bryne) Christensen, and their 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Olfert for his years of care, and to all the wonderful and compassionate staff from all departments, who worked in Continuing Care.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the hall of the Knox United Church, on Saturday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A dedication to Freda will begin at noon with a luncheon to follow.
