Marshall Bean

I had Professor Bean for several classes at SJSU in the 1970s. 45 years later, I still remember him as one of my favorite teachers of all of my educational years. I remember him to this day as a big influence on my chosen career and profession.

If you are ever asked if he made a difference, the answer is more than you’ll ever know.

This is very strange. I woke up early this morning thinking about my days at SJSU. I graduated from the business school in 1991. My thoughts went to my absolute favorite professor of all time, Professor Bean. I took a business law class from him one semester and absolutely loved it. Most of my classes were dry and boring but not his class. He was amazing. I loved the class so much that I signed up for every class of his I could. He was engaging, funny, and his classes flew by. I seriously...

My absolute favorite professor at SJSU, an incredibly funny man.

Happy Late Birthday Dad. I miss you and think of you often. I hope you're enjoying yourself with everyone in Heaven. Until we meet again . . .

Your #1 daughter,

I see Dr. Laurie added his comment. Dr. Laurie was another fine professor of mine. We had some great scholars and professors in the 60's. I was fortunate to have Dr. Laurie, Marshall Bean and Dr. Jack Holland as my instructors in the 1960's. What great memories and some sorrow at the same time. Jack Holland wrote a great letter for my to future employer and as a result, I got the job and then left before I was promoted to CEO and then eventually founded my own company.
I need to go back...

Professor Bean was one of my favorite instructors at SJSC. I took Bus. Law from him in 1963. As a young College student I never knew about his accomplishments and feel honored that I was able to learn from him and know so much more about him. I have a heavy heart as I read about his death. San Jose State should be as proud as I am to have known him and had him as a Professor. Many thanks and God bless the family. I graduated in 1963 and was also honored to have Jack Holland as my advisor in...

I attended San Jose State University and was in several of the classes where Professor Bean taught legal principles in business and real estate. He was a great teacher and a profound influence on my decision to continue my studies at SJSU and continue on to law school. I then became an attorney and I continue to think of him often as one of the persons in my life that had such a positive influence on me. I saw him once as he was driving somewhere and I had hoped to see him again and thank...

I am so sorry for your loss. Prof. Bean was one of my favorite instructors at SJSU. I was often the miscreant in his exam questions ( probably because I was his only older student). He was so witty, and spot on, we learned business law effortlessly. He will be missed.

May God bless you, Mr. Bean. You were a wonderful father and admirable man.