Thomas Franklin Bean III

Thomas Franklin Bean III, U.S. Army Veteran, age 78, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. He was born September 22, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Thomas F. Bean II and Omah Bean. Tom is survived by sons, Eric (Beth), Ryan (Jordan Valenzuela), granddaughter, Mary, Ex-Wife, Rosemary along with other dear family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother William, sister-in-law Nancy and niece Emily Bean.

Tom grew up in a very fun loving home, which his kindergarten teacher noted that “he sure must have nice home life, because he would rather be there then school”.

He loved to fish, hunt, watch westerns and work. He was driven from a young age and bought his first boat and car before turning 16.

After graduating from Indiana University, he enlisted into the U.S. Army. After completing Officer Candidate School, he spent the next year touring Vietnam. While on leave in Japan, he married Rosemary Hammel and honeymooned in Hawaii, a paradise he would visit many times throughout his life.

Upon returning stateside, Tom focused on his career, his family and travel. His career in corporate finance found him moving every few years for advancement with stints in Indianapolis, Southfield, Michigan; Vienna, Virginia; South Bend, Indiana; Hudson, Ohio; and then to Salt Lake City, Utah.

After retiring in 2002, he focused on three of his great loves; helping raise his granddaughter Mary, golf and visiting his second home in Maui. Combining all three every chance he got.

Family will receive friends Tuesday January 3, 2023, from 6-8PM at SCHOEDINGER EAST FUNERAL HOME, 6699 N High Street. Please share a memory or send condolences to Tom’s family.