Margaret Bean

JUDITH BEAN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Margaret Judith Green Bean, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 20, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Judith was born December 2, 1932, in Pocatello, Idaho, to George N. Green and Margaret Wallace Green. She was raised and attended school in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School in 1950. She graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Education and Literature in 1954 where she served as Sorority President at Gamma Phi Betta. She loved to share her life long passions for history, drama and English literature. She married Gaylon W. Bean August 14, 1955, in Pocatello. She worked as a school teacher in San Diego, California and Fort benning, Georgia while her husband finished his college ROTC military service. Upon returning to Idaho Falls in 1963, she was instrumental in helping to found Western Wholesale Supply. After divorcing in 1980, she spent many enjoyable years working as an interior designer for Petersen's Furniture. As an energertic member of the community, Judith participated in the Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary and assisted with the organization of the annual Red Velvet ball. She was a Scout Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, 4H Leader, and Garden Club member. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining friends and family, was an active member of her bridge club and her book club, and gave many dogs a caring home. However, her most rewarding job was that of loving mother and grandmother. She instilled and encouraged the spirit of giving to others by her example. She felt that giving should be anonymous, and her life exemplified this principle. Survivors include: Son: Michael W. (Deborah) Bean, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Ann (Edward)Wicher, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: James B. (Hillary) Green, Pingree, ID 6 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2007, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, with Pastor John Piirto of First Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour before services at Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Bonneville County Humane Society, c/o 444 North Eastern Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. -------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Anne Freund Ross On behalf of the Freund family, we send our deepest sympathy to the family of a very lovely lady and close friend, Judy Bean. We have many fond memories of times together as well as Judy's close relationship with our mother, Mary Freund. Judy will be fondly remembered as a very caring and loving person. We will truly miss her and her warm smile and thoughtful words. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nancy E. Coffey Anne, John, Anna, Henry and I are deeply saddened by the loss of your mother. Our hearts go out to you and your family.Judith must have been a very loving and giving person, just as you are. We miss you and look forward to seeing you back at school again. Your Friends, The Schell Family Kent & Donna Sue (Stoll) Parrish parrish-poky@cableone.com Judy was our classmate of the Pocatello High School class of 1950. Kent & Sue were in the same class and married each other. Judy was a close friend of Donna Sue's at this time. Wonderful woman, and we will miss her at our class reunions. Love to her family. Kent and Sue 249 Parrish Dr. Chubbuck, ID 83202 Michael V. McDonald mcgoo@cableone.net My heartfelt condolences go out to Gaylon, Michael and Anne, and to their families. Judy was always very nice to me. Deepest Respect, Michael V. McDonald Anna Marie Brinkman ambrinkman@yahoo.com My Dear People, I was so saddened to hear of Judy’s passing. She was such a dear neighbor and loyal friend to Grandpapa, and then to Mommy and Daddy, I know that we would not have been able to do it without her. I was four or five when I first met Judy (and that point, Puppy), and thought she was so lovely, gracious and charming – and just what I wanted to be when I grew up. It was such a blessing to be able to see her last year. I know it was hard for her, but there she was just as lovely, gracious and charming as she was when I was introduced in the driveway on Oakmont twenty-five years before. My thoughts and prayers are with you, her dear family, that brought so much happiness to her life – I know it is never easy. I am just happy to have known her. All my love, Anne Marie Brinkman Paris, France Jim and Nancy Thorsen nancy@nancythorsen.com It has been a pleasure to know the Bean family over the years, and we got to know Judy better when she sold her home on Oakmont. You have our prayers and our sympathy. We look forward to a continued association in the future with Western Wholesale. Jim & Nancy Karie and Nick Josten kjosten@cableone.net Dear Mike, Deb, Anne, Ed and families, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. It sounded like you were all very lucky to have such a spunky and energetic women to love all of you. You are in our thoughts. Sincerely, Karie and Nick Josten