Katherine Jo Bean

Katherine Jo Bean was born January 28, 1975, in Jackson, MN, the daughter of T. Lee Bean and Marlene (Anderson) Bean. She attended and graduated from high school in Midwest, Wyoming and completed one year of college in Sioux Falls, SD. In May of 1994, she had an accident that left her a quadriplegic that was ventilator dependent. She was baptized in July 1994 at the North Memorial Medical Center Chapel. While in school, Kathy enjoyed playing volleyball and basketball. She was also a cheerleader for two sports. She was very proud of her school. Kathy enjoyed having all of her family around her. After her accident anyone she met became part of her family. She never forgot a face or name. She kept track of family and friends, all over the United States, through social media. She fought a long hard battle against her handicap but always kept a positive attitude and excitement for life. She is missed every day. Katherine Jo Bean passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. She is survived by her mother Marlene Bean of Butterfield, sisters Annette (Bret) Braaten of Butterfield, Pam (Jay) Barnhill of Bar Nunn, WY, Teri (Paul) Garnhart of Kaycee, WY, nieces and nephews Blane (Connie) Braaten, Michael (Paula) Braaten, Kody (Darlene) Garnhart, Samantha (Jesse) Bishop, Tyler Guthrie and Ethan Garnhart. She is preceded in death by her father Lee Bean, brother Bradley, sister Marcia, both sets of grandparents and special friend Thomas Cassidy. Kathy's family prefers that you make a donation to a local charity in lieu of sending flowers. Visitation 1 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, January 7, 2017 Community Bible Church-Butterfield 100 Chapman St. Butterfield, Minnesota, United States 56120 Service Information 2:00 pm Saturday, January 7, 2017 Community Bible Church-Butterfield 100 Chapman St. Butterfield, Minnesota, United States 56120 Interment Information Zion Lutheran Cemetery -Odin West of Odin Odin, Minnesota, United States 56160