David Duane Bean, age 77, of Miles City passed away peacefully on the evening of December 31, 2017 (New Year’s Eve) at the VA Community Living Center of natural causes. Dave was comforted by family members singing his favorite gospel hymns.
David was the seventh of eight children born to the late Alvin and Anna (Nelson) Bean on April 9, 1940. Dave grew up in Williston, North Dakota and graduated from Williston High School in 1958. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy in San Diego, CA, where he served for a short period of time. Dave married his high school sweetheart, Betty Jensen daughter of the late Alfred and Marguerite Jensen, on August 26, 1960. In 1961 they moved to Salt Lake City and started their family. They had seven children: Vicky, Michael, Richard, J.R., Mark, Matthew and Anna. In 1970, their first three children passed away in a tragic accident. After moving to Salt Lake City, Dave worked at various jobs. He went into the tire business and opened his own “Dave Bean Tire” in Murray, Utah. In 1986 he decided to move to Miles City, a smaller place to raise his family. Dave purchased a building on main street from Chuck Walters and started Rolling Rubber. Dave loved the tire business and the personal touch he gave his customers at Rolling Rubber.
Dave enjoyed boating, fishing and camping with his family. In his later years he enjoyed puzzles, his afternoon Milky Way candy bars and looked forward to his grandchildren coming to spend time with him. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Dave is survived by Betty Bean of Miles City, his wife of 57 years; his children: J.R. (Carol) Bean of Miles City; Mark (Vanessa) Bean of Rockwall, TX; Matthew (Genie) Bean of Miles City and Anna (Seth) Lockie of Miles City; eleven grandchildren: Ashley, Brianna, Jason, Samantha, Zachary, Cody, Conner Bean, Kadence, Kara, Kameron and Kaitlyn Lockie; a sister Joan Beam of Paducah, KY; sisters-in-law Kay Bean of Pleasanton, TX; Karen Putnam, Barbara (Gary) Rasmusson, Patty (Patrick) Collins, Mary Jo Oster and Judy Jensen; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by three children: Vicky, Michael and Richard Bean; his parents Alvin and Anna Bean; four brothers: Donald, Leslie, Alvin and Melvin Bean; and two sisters: Marge Townsend and Betty Hawley.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A prayer service will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Capital Fund or the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday January 4, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Thursday January 4, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 5, 2018
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S Center St
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Friday January 5, 2018
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday January 4, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Thursday January 4, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 5, 2018
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S Center St
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Friday January 5, 2018
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Joe and Jackie Schneidt says
Our condolences Betty and family . So sorry for your loss.
GARY AND PAT HELM says
Betty and family, so sorry to hear about Dave. God bless you at this time of sorrow.
Gene & Vickie Schneidt says
Betty & Family,
Dave will be missed by everyone that knew him. Hopefully, knowing how much he was loved will give you a measure of comfort. When I think of a man that has had such a tremendous influence on his family, Dave comes to mind.
I hope each of you can find peace in the memories that you have of him.
May God bless and be with each one of you.
Marge and Don Pontius says
Betty and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David and Punky Mann says
Thoughts and prayers for all the family
Heidi Brown says
Betty, Anna and all of Dave’s family my deepest sympathy to you all. Dave was such a kind man who always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile. I hope you will all find a measure of comfort in the wonderful memories you have. God Bless you all
carol schneidt says
Betty and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Walt Marolf says
Betty
The good ones are always gone to soon. Dave was one of the nicest guys I ever met. I am truly sorry for your loss and for all of us who knew him and enjoyed his company.
Ern,Esther&Terry Nelson says
Dear Friends in Christ !!! One thing he got to go to celebrate Jesus birthday with his family at his side ! What wonderful memories you have of his last days with you all! May God be your comforter to day and the days ahead !! Have you in our prayers !!!
Audrey Haumschild says
Betty So sorry to here of Dave’s passing I was thinking of him the other day and said I have to get up there this week but I was to late . Hugs and prayers for everyone. You are such a wonderful family. Love you
Carol Schuetzle says
Betty and family,
So sorry for your families loss of Dave. A very kind man will be missed dearly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Big (((hugs))
Carol and Warren Schuetzle
Jannell Hedstrom Eurich says
I love David, His sense of humor his giggles and smiles. I always enjoyed going over there and visiting with Betty and David. We always joked around and would give Betty a hard time. I will miss him. There isn’t a dry eye in the office today!!! He will always have a special place in my heart. Many prayers, love and hugs go out to Betty and the whole family. Love you guys!!
Cindy Scanlan says
Betty and all of Dave’s family,
So sorry to hear he was a good and kind man. Prayers to all those who knew and loved him.
Connie Watts says
Betty and all of Dave’s family:
So very sorry to hear about Dave. Although I didn’t know him well, I always thought of him as one of the “good” ones! May you all be blessed with God’s comfort at this difficult time.
Deb & Bob Hagemeister says
Betty and families
So sorry to hear about Dave — may he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!
Marty and Jeanette O'Dea says
Betty and family. Our deepest sympathy at your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Betty and families,
So very sorry to hear about Dave. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Find comfort in your memories.
Howard & Marlys Bartels says
Betty and Family,
Sorry to hear about Dave’s passing, We are glad we got to visit with you and Dave a few years ago when we were passing through Miles City. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and may you cherish your memories of Dave. The “Class of 58” has lost another good classmate.
Sandi and Jim Updyke says
Betty, my heart hurts for you and your family at this sad time in your lives. I hope your memories can help you through this most difficult time. God bless you all ❤️
Jack and Kirsten (Kris) Crocker says
Betty, JR and families,
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers with you.
Diana Stieg says
To all of Dave’s family .. so sorry to hear of your loss
Carol & Blackie Schneider says
Bean Family.
Our thought and prayers go out to all of you on the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Share the happy memories with each other and generations to come. The journey through the loss of a loved one is never easy and may God comfort you in the weeks and months to come.
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Betty and Family, Our condolences on your loss of Dave. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise Harvey says
To all of Dave’s family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have always been impressed with Dave’s kindness and care for others. May you find peace and comfort as you celebrate his life and legacy.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Dawn Beddes says
Betty and family Im so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. My thoughts and prays are with you all.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family’s.
Steve and LeAnn Rhodes says
Our hearts are heavy with grief in the loss of Dave. We enjoyed sharing time together as business friends while selling tires from Tire Supply. May the Lord bless all the memories of your time together as family. Love and prayers to all.
Janet Klein says
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, my heart just hurts for all of you!!
Larry and Debbie Stolp says
We had the pleasure of knowing Dave and always enjoyed our times that we spent with him. God bless all of the family.
Wayne & Wanda Holmlund says
Betty and Family. Our sincere and heart felt condolences to to you and your family. We are sorry for your loss.
Slade and Lynnette Bumgardner says
To the Bean Family,
Condolences for your loss. What a Blessing to have Dave as a Husband, and Father. A few scriptures for comfort John 14 1-2, Revelation 21:4,Romans 14:8 Ecclesiastes 7:1. God Bless you all with comfort on these hard days.
Lennis Hansen says
Dearest Betty and family, I just read on FB that Dave had passed away. It’s been 9 months since my beloved James passed away. Dave and James are together once again in the presence of our Lord. I am sure they are not busting tires but just enjoying each other’s company. Prayers and love to all.
Darbie Karch and Family says
Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you find comfort in all the great memories you have. Dave will be missed by all.
Matt and Cherrie Beyer says
Betty, so sorry about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Tim & Kris Crews says
So sorry for your loss. May you be comforted.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
My sincere sympathy to you, Betty and may you feel the comfort of love from all who know and care for you. So sorry JR, Matt, Anna and families for the loss of your Dad & Grand-Dad. My thoughts are with you all.
Donna n Mick (ferguson) Gannon says
Dear Betty,
So sorry for your loss. It’s a loss we are never prepared for.
what an adventure the two have had, High School, until now.
Tuck all that into your heart and know how much Dave is loved.
We will hold you in prayer with love.
Jerry Martinson says
Box1376
I worked for David in about 1963 at the Skelly station in Williston. I loved working for him. Learned a lot. So sorry for your loss. David was a very good person.
Jerry & Vicki Martinson
Kenneth and Lori Ferguson Reierson says
To Matt and family, sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers
Jessie Beehler says
Betty and family,
David was a very gentle and caring man. He always had a smile on his face and in his eyes! He was warming to anybody he came across. May your fond memories always bring you peace and comfort in your times of grief. Thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
Just saw the paper on line and the passing of Dave. Remember him from our time in Miles City and at Trinity. He always treated us well and was a super guy. My Dad George Linnell also spoke highly of him .
Denise Anderson (formerly Kucher) says
I was so saddened to see this. Dave was a teacher to me on my first job. Working in the gas station. I was the first woman pump jockey. He was a great guy. His wife was the one who helped me get the job. I will forever be grateful to them both.