John F. Bean, age 92, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Pleasant View Healthcare surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with the Rev. John Walker officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park with military honors by the Ottawa American Legion Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Dave Wallace, R.C. Vandervort, Gary Tyndall, Benjamin Crane, Seth Tyndall and Nicholas Vandervort.
John was born May 23, 1931 in Danville, Illinois, to Walter and Debbie (Pearson) Bean. He married Jacqueline Sue Myers March 4, 1956 at the First Presbyterian Church, Danville, Illinois. She preceded in death April 8, 2024. Surviving are his children, Ralph Bean of Ottawa, Nancy (Dave) Wallace of Marshall, IL and Sue (R.C.) Vandervort of Ottawa; grandchildren, Benjamin Tyler Crane, Seth Garrett Thomas Tyndall and Nicholas John Vandervort; and his son-in-law, Gary Tyndall. John was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Julie Crane Tyndall and sisters Helen Goodall and Ruth DuBois.
John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. A man grounded in his faith, he dearly loved reading his Bible. John retired as a payroll clerk at the Danville VA Hospital. He belonged to the Elks Lodge and Masonic Lodge in Danville. Leisure time would find John fishing, bowling, working in his yard or putting together picture puzzles. He dearly loved his family and the time spent with them. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the First Presbyterian Church. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.gladfelter-roetker.com
John will be laid to rest at Oakwood Memorial Park, in the Garden of Prayer.