Daniel Gordon Freed passed away on July 2, 1999 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Salt Lake City, on April 29, 1916, the third son of Lester Freed and Jasmine Young Freed. Dan is survived by his wife of 47 years, (Mary) Deon Freestone Freed; his five children: Lynne (Vic) Cartwright, William (Anne Marie) Freed, Thomas Freed, Bonnie J. Weaver, and Matthew Freed; and grandchildren Daniel, Phillip, Luke, Alexandra, Spencer, Sasha, Adam, Samuel, and Sierra. Two of his brothers, David and Peter, survive; brothers Robert and William predeceased him.He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in business. At the "U" he lettered in tennis. During his life Dan partnered with his brothers in the family business. His greatest satisfaction, however, was improving the ranches. Dan loved the land and labored for its betterment throughout his life. He sponsored numerous scholarships to USU, to encourage young people in livestock-related careers. Dan provided significant public service during his lifetime: a naval officer during World War II, member of the Utah Big Game Board, President of the Utah Cattlemen's Association, President of the Utah Chapter of the Society of Range Management, and chairman of the Utah Cattlemen's Financial Committee. He was instrumental in launching The Utah Cattleman magazine. Dan was also active on the national level of both the Cattlemen's Association and the Society for Range Management. He received honors from the Boy Scouts of America, the Future Farmers of America, the Society of Range Management, and the Utah Cattleman's Association (UCA). In 1995, he accepted the UCA's "Distinguished Cattleman's Award." He also packed in fish for planting in many of Utah's high mountain lakes. Dan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and good friend to many. People enjoyed being around him for many reasons. He was funny, told wonderful stories of early Utah days, and enjoyed sharing the beauties of the ranch and the Upper Weber with others. He was kind to everyone, regardless of how he felt or was treated. We will miss him and his great example.

Funeral services will take place in the LDS Ensign Peak Ward Chapel on July 7, 1999, at 12 noon. The hour prior to services, the family will receive visitors in the Ensign Peak Ward building. They have scheduled an additional visitation time at Larkin Mortuary (260 E. South Temple) on July 6, from 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Huntsman Cancer Institute or a local charity of your choice.
Published: July 4, 1999 in the Deseret News