Russell Lloyd Bean Russell Lloyd Bean, 87, passed away at his home on January 26, 2013 with his family at his side.
He was born on December 19, 1925 in Newdale, Idaho, to Lee Addison Bean and Edith Siddoway Bean. He had three brothers, Douglas, Merlin and Lee, and three sisters, Helen, Elizabeth and Miriam. Russell spent his early years in Newdale, later moving to the family farm between Teton and Newdale. He attended Teton Elementary and graduated from Sugar Salem High School in 1944.
Soon after graduation, Russell joined the U.S. Army. He served in the Pacific theater during WWII and with the army of occupation in Korea at the end of WWII. Many of those he served with became lifelong friends. After the war, Russell returned to Teton and began to farm in partnership with his brothers. They farmed as "Bean Brothers" until Doug and Merlin retired, then he farmed in partnership with his son, Lane.
Russell married Margaret Phillipp on September 15, 1956 at Holy Rosary Church in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Together they raised four children: Leisa, Lane, LaRue and Lloyd.
He enjoyed farming and hard work. Russell was generous with his time and his talents. He was well known for helping others with repairs to their farm equipment, scraping snow, or anything else that was needed. Russell especially loved spending time with his family. They worked together and had fun together. He loved and was proud of each of his children and grandchildren. Russell was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Teton; a sister, Elizabeth Fiedler, of Valencia, CA; children: Lane and Geri Bean, of Teton, LaRue and John Lambert, of Mackay, and Leisa Clark, of Delano, MN; nine grandchildren: Reed and Kristen Bean, Jake, Seth, and Adam Lambert, Joel, Russell, Brian and Eric Clark and his wife, Jennie and their daughter, Elena, Margaret & Russell's first great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Edith Bean; son, Lloyd Norman Bean; siblings and their spouses: Douglas and Joy Bean, Merlin and Norma Bean, Helen and Harold Watson, Miriam Bean, and Lee Siddoway Bean; and brother-in-law, Robert Fiedler.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Teton Ward under the direction of Flamm Funeral home in Rexburg. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday prior to the services from 10 to 10:45. Interment will be at the Teton-Newdale Cemetery. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Aspen Creek Hospice for their kind care.
Margaret Mary Phillipp Bean, 85, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015, with her family at her side.
She was born May 10, 1930, in Idaho Falls to Joseph A. Phillipp and Frances Sieger Phillipp. She had five older siblings: Genevieve, Catherine, Angela, Blanche and Herman; and four younger siblings: Pauline, Paul, Joe and Rosalie. Margaret spent her early years in various homes in Idaho Falls. When she was 10, the family moved to the farm where CAL Ranch now sits. Their house was up on the hill. Margaret attended Holy Rosary School through eighth grade. She then attended Idaho Falls High School and graduated in 1948.
In the fall of 1948, Margaret went to Spokane, Wash., and trained as a nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital. She received her RN in 1951. Margaret began her nursing career at Sacred Heart Hospital in Idaho Falls, then moved to San Francisco with her sister, Angie, and worked at a children's hospital there for a year. Following her year in San Francisco, she returned to Idaho Falls and resumed her job on the surgical floor at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Margaret married Russell Bean on Sept. 15, 1956, at Holy Rosary Church in Idaho Falls. Together, they raised four children: Leisa, Lane, LaRue and Lloyd.
Margaret was a loving and supporting wife to Russell. She helped him with potato-cutting and harvesting. Along with taking care of the home and garden, she always did projects with her creative flair. She spent many hours doing things for her children, both in their younger and adult years. Margaret was known throughout the community for her giving and generous nature. She quietly showed compassion to those in need and served others with simple acts of kindness. She was a faithful member of Mary Immaculate Parish of the Catholic church.
She is survived by sisters, Angela Frost and Blanche Newman of Idaho Falls, Catherine Marr of Paradise, Calif., and Pauline and Roddy Fischer of Twin Falls, Idaho; brothers, Herman Phillipp of Idaho Falls and Paul and Joni Phillipp of Park City, Utah; children, Leisa Clark of Delano, Minn., Lane and Geri Bean of Teton, LaRue and John Lambert of Mackay; nine grandchildren, Reed and Rachael Bean, Kristen Bean, Jacob Lambert, Seth and Katie Lambert, Adam Lambert, Eric and Jennie Clark, Brian Clark, Russell Clark and Joel Clark; and two great-grandchildren, Elena and Ethan Clark.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Bean; parents, Joseph and Frances Phillipp; son, Lloyd Norman Bean; siblings, Joe Phillipp, Rosalie Phillipp and Genevieve and Steve Newman; brothers-in-law, Pat Frost and George Newman; and sisters-in-law, Maria Phillipp and Bernice Phillipp.
A rosary and vigil will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Bert Flamm Mortuary, 581 E. First N., St. Anthony, followed by visitation for friends and family from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 328 W. First N., St. Anthony. Interment will be at Teton-Newdale Cemetery.
Elizabeth (Bean) Fiedler 1927 - 2015
Elizabeth "Liz" Fiedler, 87, passed away January 31, 2015 in Valencia, California. She was born in Newdale, Idaho on July 18, 1927, the fifth of seven children born to Lee Addison Bean and Edith Siddoway. Due to extreme complications during childbirth, Elizabeth was not expected to be born alive, so several names were put in a hat to be drawn and no middle name was ever chosen. Fortunately, she flourished, and in her seventh year, the house in which she was born was moved by "Happy, the House Mover- the best house mover by a dam site" to a potato farm in Teton, Idaho, where she spent the rest of her youth with her loving family.
Elizabeth graduated from University of Idaho in 1950 and began work as a Laboratory Technician in Idaho Falls. There she met Robert Stanley Fiedler on a golfing blind date. Robert later said the best score he ever got on the golf course was his wife. They married in 1955, had one child, Robin, and moved to Boise in 1965.
They had a wonderful circle of friends in Boise. Together they enjoyed playing bridge, bowling, golfing, camping, avoiding snakes, and taking cruises. Liz is remembered by all that knew her for her sweet nature, her sense of humor, unassuming ways and immense love for her family.
Her husband Robert precedes her in death as well as her brothers (The "Bean Boys") Douglas, Merlin, Russell, "Little" Lee and her sisters, Helen (Watson) and Miriam. She is survived by daughter Robin (Mark) Wellhouser, grandchildren Sarah Elizabeth and Rand Michael as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 21st, at 11:00 am at Terrace Lawn Memorial Garden, 4225 East Fairview, Boise, Idaho. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bowmanfuneral.com. obit.