Thomas Windell "Tom" Bean

Thomas "Tom" Windell Bean, age 70, of Joplin passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Tom was born on April 7, 1955 in Wichita, KS, to the late union of Waymon and Imelda (Fagan) Bean. He was a 1973 graduate of Valley Center High School and then went on to obtain his bachelors degree in business. Once entering the work force, he worked as a safety manager for Kawneer and then Butterball. He married Bridget Whitaker in 1994 in Rogers, AR and she survives of the home. Together they were blessed with 31 years before his passing. Tom raised two beautiful children by himself until Bridget came into the picture. He was a strong and dedicated husband and father. He enjoyed fishing and golfing in his spare time. Tom and Bridget were members of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church for the last 4 years. He was the true definition of a humble and hardworking man who put others needs in front of his own.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his two children, Anthony Bean and Elizabeth Bean; and one brother, Jimmy Bean.
Tom is survived by his wife, Bridget Bean; eight siblings, Kenny Bean and wife, Debby, Dianna Harder, Debbie Bean, Janie McCormick and husband, Byron, Lori Balzer and husband, Morey, Steven Bean and wife, Tammy, Teresa Nash and husband, John, and Patricia "Patty" Roberts and husband, Brandon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to your local special needs charity.
A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with a funeral mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. with Father Brian officiating and Tim Thompson, Richard Doss, Jaysen Shafer and Lincoln Shafer as honorary pallbearers.
Funeral arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.