Elsie Jane Kay Bean
1925-2008
Our beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 24, 2008, surrounded by family following an extended illness. Born 20 July 1925 in Annabella, Utah, to Samuel Arthur Kay and Medora Hooper Kay. Married Richard M. Bean 13 Apr 1947, later solemnized in Manti LDS Temple. Survived by husband of 60 years, Richard; seven children, Rex (Kae) Bean, Virginia (Richard) Power, James (Cathy) Bean, Valerie (Tracy) Johnson, Julie Burgess, David (Cherie) Bean, and Jeffery (Denise) Bean; 33 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and her sister, Lorraine Larsen.
Preceded in death by her parents, a brother, F. Arthur Kay, sisters Eileen Kay, Garda Reese, and Arthaleen Gibson, and grandsons Adam Burgess and Ryan Johnson. She is now re-united with them.
Jane was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in many callings including ward historian and teacher. She served a mission to the Ohio Columbus mission, 1988-1989 in Galion, Ohio, with her husband, and they worked together as temple workers in the Manti Temple, while health permitted.
Jane's life was an example to all who knew her of selfless service and care for others. She put other’s needs ahead of her own throughout her life, and demonstrated her concern for her family and friends to the final moments of her life.
Funeral services will be held at the Nephi Stake Center, 355 North 100 West, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. Viewing at Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North in Nephi, Utah, on Thursday, February 28 from 6-8 p.m., and at the church 1 hour prior to services. Interment in the Richfield Utah Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.
