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Van Buren Beane
Resident of San Carlos
Passed away Saturday after a three and half year courageous battle against cancer. For those of us fortunate enough to call Van a Friend, his love of life, generosity, and compassion for others will be greatly missed.
Van was born in San Francisco, CA in 1948, and graduated from El Camino High School in South San Francisco, CA in 1966. Following high school, Van enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After being honorable discharged from the United States Marine Corps, Van returned home to South San Francisco to start a family. Van and Rebecca were married in 1969 and started a family in 1971. Van began his career which evolved into his lifelong passion with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 85 in 1968, and served the local until his retirement in 2009. Van held numerous positions with Local 85 during his twenty plus years in office, spending his last 12 years as the principal officer for Local 85 (Secretary-Treasurer).
Van is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca; three sons Van, Beau(Jessica) and Jay; two grandchildren Brandon and Cameron and two sisters Beverly and Pamela. Van was preceded in the afterlife by his brother Robert and parents Van and Ada Beane. Special Thanks to all Health Care Professionals who with love provided care and assistance during his illness. We would like to thank our friends and extended family for all their love and support.
Friends may visit after 6 pm and are invited to attend a Vigil Service, 7 pm on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at SNEIDER & SULLIVAN & O'CONNELL'S FUNERAL HOME, 977 So. El Camino Real in San Mateo. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at St. Charles Catholic Church, 880 Tamarack Avenue in San Carlos. Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to The American Cancer Society. Sneider, Sullivan & O'Connell's Funeral Home (650) 343-1804.
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Memories and Condolences
for Van Beane
Chester Thuener
September 28, 2021
I worked with Van Bean at Airborne. He was always pleasant to be around. A very nice person to work with.
Tom Mitchell
October 9, 2010
To the Van Beane Family,
Van was one of the best brothers in Local 85. We had a lot of laughs together. So sad he had to go so early in life. With respect and deepest sympathy,
Sherry Marty
October 7, 2010
Dear Becky and family,
Our sympathy and prayers be with you and your family through this tuff time. Van was a wonderful man and a wonderful friend and will be truly missed.
Love always,
Sherry Marty & Rich Ford
Ed Green
October 7, 2010
Dear Becky and family,We are so sorry for your loss.Van was a very good friend,and will be missed by all who knew him.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .Ed Green and Pam Crudo
Debbie & Gary Pieretti
October 6, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathy's to the Van Bean Family.
Van was a courageous man and fought to the bitter end. A loving and kind gentleman. God had a reason for calling him home, He needed Van in heaven to start up LOCAL 85
Van will be deeply missed
Love;
October 6, 2010
Dear Becky and Family,
George and I were saddened to hear that Van had passed away. He was the great man and he will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Love, George and Alice Silvey
Gary Grassi
October 6, 2010
I was very sad when Amy told me about Van. I remember him as a kind and gentle soul.
Pam Ketcik
October 6, 2010
My brother, my friend, I will so very much miss you. The wonderful memories of our past, will be with me always. Thank you for being my big brother! Tell Mom, Dad and Bobby I miss them too. I know you're with them now. Rest in Peace. Your little sister, Pam
Juanita Keahi
October 6, 2010
My condolences to the Beane family, I'm so sorry for you loss. May you be comforted in knowing he's in a better place now and he will be watching over the family always!
The Keahi Family (Devin, Juanita, Jovanna , Keone and Keali’i)
Arlene & Stephen Di Nitto
October 5, 2010
Dear Becky,Beau and Family,
Our sincerest sympathy and prayers are with each of you. Van was truly a wonderful and kind man.
May your cherished memories comfort you at this very difficult time..
Love, Arlene & Stephen Di Nitto
Mouse
October 5, 2010
Van Marines are guarding those pearly gates sempri fi Mouse
Bob & Di Padreddii "Sanguinetti"
October 5, 2010
Becky - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family -
God Bless...
Chester Thuener
October 5, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Van at Airborne for many years and Local 85. He was always a very friendly and caring person. I was just thinking of him a couple of days ago and was shocked to hear about his passing. My heart goes out to his family in their of sorrow.
October 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to The Beane Family, my Van rest in peace.
Mitzi SSF
paul cardinale
October 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bev Stemen
October 5, 2010
Brother, a void will remain in my heart forever and I will always cherish the happy times we shared, both as children and adults. You were so blessed to have Becky as your wife and Van, Beau & Jay as your children, as they were blessed to have you. Rest in peace as you join dad, mom and Bob.
Ben & Regan Phillips
October 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Beane family at this difficult time.
Jennifer Marini
October 4, 2010
Van, Rest in Peace!!! Thank you for being there for Joe & I over the years. I'll miss you!
**To My Friend Becky; I am truly sorry for your loss. Know that I think of you often, I miss you & love ya. Let me know if you ever
need anything. May God help you all through this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Love Always, Jenn & Joe
Jennifer Marini
October 4, 2010
"Rest in Peace, Van"!!!!! You are a true fighter & I'll miss you...Thank You for being there for Joe & I over the years.
***Dear Becky: To my friend; I am truly sorry for your loss. Know that, I think of you often, that I miss you & love ya!! The Beane Family is truly one of the best & an honor to know. Our thought & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love Always Jenn & Joe
Michael Rodriguez
October 4, 2010
I Love You Guys And I Know What Your Going Through With My Teamster Dad! I love you Becky,Van Jr.,Beau,And Jay And Jessica.The Rodriguez's Love and are grieving with you.Its ok guys. Someone has to dispatch the logistics in the Big Hub In The Sky!Heaven needs Teamster Union Officials Too Now My Dad Will Have one of his better frends with him. Lord please bless the Beane Family Thank You Jesus Christ
October 4, 2010
I Love You Guys And I Know What Your Going Through With My Teamster Dad! I love you Becky,Van Jr.,Beau,And Jay And Jessica.The Rodriguez's Love and are grieving with you.Its ok guys. Someone has to dispatch the logistics in the Big Hub In The Sky!Heaven needs Teamster Union Officials Too Now My Dad Will Have on of his better frends with him. Lord please bless the Beane Family Thank You Jesus Christ
October 4, 2010
Van, May you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your Family. Fellow Teamster, Fred Eschenhorst
Connie Dykes
October 4, 2010
Dear Becky and Family,
I have so many cherished memories and happy thoughts of Vanny. He reminded me of what courage and strength meant when times are tough. He walked the walk. I will truly miss him.
Love,
Connie D'Angelo Dykes
Jeff Hauck
October 4, 2010
Van, Even though you went on a field trip without us. The trips we had together will never be forgotten. Memories with you will live in my heart. Thanks for being my friend with the bad haircut. Much Love..........
Carol Toomey
October 4, 2010
Becky and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know he will be missed by so many.God bless.
Joanna & William Wagner
October 4, 2010
Van was a great man and he will be truly missed. Love Always
Angela Keahi
October 4, 2010
Words can NOT describe how truly missed you will be by so many.... May you rest in paradise!!!!!! Until we meet again!! Thoughts and prayers to the whole Beane Family, LOVE U GUYS!!!!!
Laura Agresti
October 4, 2010
Dearest Van,
You are an "Amazing" man. We will never forget your continous smile day in and day out and even while fighting the battle along the way. You are finally at Peace. A man that will be remembered by so many for your compassion for others and just loving life. Our hearts go out to your family during this sadness. With our Love, Laura & Dennis Agresti
October 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you still as they have been for all these years. Vanny was a wonderful boy just as Van was an amazing man. We'll miss you. With love, Cousin Kathy (Santos) Meikle.
Dennis Hanrahan
October 4, 2010
Rest in peace Van. I.A.T.S.E. #16
Christina Sola
October 4, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the Beane family. The Gus and Berta Sola family.
Jessica Beane
October 4, 2010
I always told him, he was my favorite father in law. He will be missed.
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