Robert Bean Obituary

Robert (Bob) Bean passed away March 26, 2018 after battling an unusual form of cancer. During his last few days, he calmly talked and laughed with family and friends to the extent his condition would allow. Bob was born in Clarksville, Arkansas in 1950. His family moved to Wichita when he was nine months old. Bob was raised in Wichita, and he graduated from Southeast High School in 1968. Obtaining a college education was very important to Bob, and he worked his way through Wichita State University receiving his business degree in 1972. Bob and Marilyn met while working together; they married in 1970; and loved and supported each other ever since. Bob was very active at College Hill Church, and the Communicators Sunday School class at College Hill was a significant part of Bob's life, of which Bob and Marilyn were charter members. Bob worked in healthcare for 48 years. He was employed by Wesley Medical Center for 23 years and later Via Christi St. Francis for 5 years in Wichita, but in 1997 he joined Lawrence Memorial Hospital for 20 years. Bob thrived at LMH while working in several key roles. He loved the people he worked with and the community the hospital served. Bob retired in September of 2017. He enjoyed many activities over the years. He was always terrific with children, which led him to dressing and acting as Santa Claus and as a juggling clown on many occasions. At times he performed music, singing while playing his guitar. For many years, Bob created an elaborate Halloween display area in his garage and front yard for the enjoyment of the neighborhood kids – and nobody enjoyed it more than Bob. He was the scoutmaster at his church in Wichita, and he loved to plan and take his scouts on summer backpacking trips to Colorado. Bob was a big sports fan and supported all of the major universities in Kansas. In the past several years, Bob spent as much time as possible with his 3 grandchildren, attending their games and making toys for them. Bob will be missed by family, friends and co-workers. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Maxine and Garland Bean; and he is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Marilyn (Keech) Bean; son, David Bean (Cheryl) of Topeka; daughter, Jennifer Singh (Rakesh) of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Ashley, Austin and Caitlyn Bean; brothers, Mike and Gary; sister Beverly Hume (Roger); sister-in-law, Pam Harnden (Ron); and father-in-law, Elmer Keech. A Memorial Service will be held at College Hill United Methodist Church, Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. There will be A Time for Remembrance held at LMH for employees and co-workers. Please share tributes online at warrenmcelwain.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts be made to College Hill United Methodist Church, 2930 E. 1st Street North, Wichita, KS 67214 or Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association, 325 Maine Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, in Bob's memory.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Mar. 28 to Apr. 5, 2018.
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Marilyn and David and Jennifer: I bumped into
Rick Rose in the last month(Feb. 2022) and we chatted about the caricature of the 4 golfers that Lew Kliem's son did for the four of us. Both of us have that framed and posted in our mancave and cherish the memories of us out on the course.
Bob's probably scoring a lot better now. Hope each of you are doing well. Hugs !

ROBERT TREPINSKI

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March 22, 2022

My heartfelt sympathy to Bob's family and friends. I hadn't seen him for many years, the last being one of our SE reunions, but he was always a special person to me.

Lesley Daniels

April 5, 2018

To the family and friends of Robert Bean, please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that those who died, God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in his eyes.

Karen

April 3, 2018

To the family and friends of Robert Bea, please accept my sympathy. May you find comfort knowing that those who died, God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in his eyes.

Karen

April 3, 2018

Marilyn: Saddened to hear the news. My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bruce Swenson

April 3, 2018

Marilyn and Family: We are so saddened to hear of your loss. We lost touch, but still have lots of memories of the Communicators Class. We will be praying for all of you!
Jim & Janice Nichols

April 2, 2018

My heartfelt sympathys go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope the words in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

April 1, 2018

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. I remember a lot of good times Boy Scouts at College Hill. Bob was a good man, a positive influence, & role model for us kids. I always looked forward to the camping trips.

Keith Goodall

March 31, 2018

Marilyn and family, we are so sad to hear of Bob's passing. I worked with him at both Wesley and St. Francis - what a great guy! He will be missed! Cush and Joan Miller

Cushman Miller

March 31, 2018

Marilyn, so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a great guy & loved working with him. I also enjoyed you. Love & hugs to you.

Gloria Pringle

March 31, 2018

I am so sad to hear the news, please accept my condolences and prayers
Debbie (Miers)Carter

Debbie Carter

March 29, 2018

I got the pleasure of working with Bob the last ten years and he was such a great guy. I am so saddened to hear about this and thinking of his family during this time.

Mandy Tryon

March 28, 2018

Marilyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Bob was such a wonderful man.

Deborah & Mark Thompson

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018 Our hearts are heavy and pur prayers are for peace for you Marilyn, David , Jennifer spouses and grandkids.
Your spouse and dad was a fantastic individual. I felt privileged to call him friend. He's got the best seat in the house for Saturday. May God hold all of you in His arms.
With love and hugs,
Bob and Celeste Trepinski

Robert Trepinski

March 28, 2018

I am so sad to hear about Bob. He was such a huge and positive influence in my life. Truly a caring and kind man and my favorite Scout Leader. I will miss him and will be thinking about his family.

Ben White

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March 28, 2018

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