Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Rowe Bean Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Rowe Bean was born June 22, 1942, in Okemah, Oklahoma to Frank Bean and Lena (Pugh) Bean. He passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 83.
Rowe was a lifelong resident of the Okemah area. He and Wanda (Powell) Bean were married January 19, 1968, in Okemah. Rowe worked as a farmer and rancher and will be dearly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ryan Bean; two sisters, Norma Smith and Dolly Holman; and three brothers, Frank Jr, Tony, and Billy Bean.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda of the home; one son, Nathan Bean and wife Amanda of Houston, Texas; one brother, Bobby Bean and wife Shirley of Paden, Oklahoma; one sister, Jo Klutts of Eufaula, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Taylor and Justin Friedman, Mariah Bean, and Madison and Tyler Choate; and four great-grandchildren, Mila Friedman, Dawson Friedman, Ashton Montgomery, and Mox Montgomery.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
301 N 3rd St, Okemah, OK 74859
Make a Donation
in Rowe Bean's name
People and places connected with Rowe
Recent Obituaries
How to support Rowe's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Rowe Bean's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
