TOPEKA – James L. Bean was born in Beloit on Sept. 6, 1932 and passed away Nov. 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H and Ferneta (Root) Bean and later by his step-father Hale Johnson, all of Beloit. His brother Robert J. Bean, Broomfield, Colo and step-brother Eugene Johnson, Harveyville, Ks.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patricia (McClintock) Bean, Topeka; step-sister Evelyn (Dennis) Trabant, Kingston, Washington and step-brother Robert (Mary) Johnson, Lawrence, Ks.
His children are Lee Ann Woltkamp and J Lonnie (Cindy) Bean, Topeka, Ks; grandsons, Ash (TeRee) Davis, Topeka; Cody Davis, Lenexa, Ks; Brady (Kayla) Bean, Park City, Ks and Tanner Bean, Topeka; great-grandchildren, Grayson, Piper and Ben Davis, Topeka; Millee, Reese, and Charlie Davis, Lenexa, Ks and Paityn Bean, Park City, Ks and several nieces and nephews.
As per his wishes, no services are planned.
Memorials may be sent to: Shriners Children’s Hospital, Arab Shrine, 1305 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, Ks 66612.
