Jean Ruth Bean

Jean Ruth Bean obituary, Scottsdale, AZ

Jean Ruth Bean

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Jean Bean Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Messinger Mortuaries-Payson Funeral Home on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Jean was born October 23, 1930 in Chewelah, Washington and died October 1, 2025 at her home in Payson, Arizona.
She was a long time employee of the local phone company and AT&T. She retired in 1985.
Following her retirement she made her home in Strawberry, Arizona for 28 years and was active in various organizations.
In 2013 she moved to Majestic Rim.
Mrs. Bean was preceded in death by her parents, Glen A. And Louella M. Brooks, her daughter Janet Sullivan, and her son Glen Bean. She is survived by her daughter Jeri McDaniel of Strawberry, her grandchildren Diane Sorensen and husband Dan; Boyd McDaniel and his wife Liz; and Erin Connolly and her husband Eric.
There are great grandchildren, Dyllan (Diane's);Tyler, Cali, Kurtis, Jaedyn, and Jagger (Boyd's); Amanda, Connie, and Ryan (Erin's); and we're not done! She is survived by two great great grandsons, Alex and Colter!
Jean will be missed by her family and many friends.

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310 E. Tyler Pkwy, Payson, AZ 85541

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