Karen Sue Stone Magilligan Bean, 81, of New Port Richey, Florida went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2024. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Larry Bean, her children Joseph (Wendy) Magilligan, Teresa (Seth) Davidson, Daniel Bean, Erin (David) Prosman, Amy (Louis) Struikman, her twelve grandchildren, her one great grandchild, and her sister, Diana Kulwicki.
Although originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Karen moved to Clearwater, Florida with her family when she was young and graduated from Clearwater High School. She raised her children and worked in banking. After retiring from banking, she was very involved in her church and her community.
Karen had an incredible sense of fun and an infectious laugh. She always lived life to the fullest. She loved visiting Disney World and travelling to see new places. She also had an artistic eye and was the queen of crafting. She always had fun activities prepared for her grandchildren ranging from shooting rockets (she loved the space program) to making creative crafts (especially with glitter) to silly string fights and giant bubbles.
A service will be held at Bayside Church in Safety Harbor on Saturday June 29th at 3pm.
In loving memory of Karen we invite contributions to Bayside Church or I RISE in lieu of flowers. These were organizations that she was passionate about.
Bayside Church – 3380 State Rd 580, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Judith & Michael Gaylor
June 8, 2024, 3:52 pm
Larry, We are so sad to hear about Karen’s passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you and family. We are so very happy and blessed that we got to spend some time with her and you a few month’s ago. She was a gem and we know she will be missed. She is looking down at you with a peaceful smile on her face telling you don’t be sad but be happy she is now with the Lord. We love you Larry. Judy & Michael
Joe Magilligan
June 11, 2024, 4:09 pm
Rest in peace Mom. You will always be loved, deeply missed, and forever remembered. Your spirit will live on in our hearts, and your faith will give us the strength and guidance to continue on. I love you and miss you, Joe.
Stephanie Yarborough (Church friends of Davidsons in Columbia, SC
June 11, 2024, 6:54 pm
So sorry for your loss! Praying now for the family. Cling to Him for peace and comfort.
~ The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Gregg and Amy Hamby
June 11, 2024, 8:29 pm
Praying for you all during this difficult time. Love in Christ, Amy and Gregg Hamby (friends of the Davidson family, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia
“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth nor any other created thing shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39
John Thorington
June 11, 2024, 8:44 pm
I am grateful for the impact Karen had on my beloved wife Sherri going back to the early 1970s, when Sherri and Karen’s daughter Teri began a lifelong friendship.
More recently, I have personally appreciated the marriage of Karen and Larry, a marriage centered on Jesus Christ. I am in prayer for all the family members affected by the loss of this great woman, who is “precious in God’s sight”. Psalm 116:15: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints”.
Donna Resseguie
June 12, 2024, 12:16 am
Terri,
We are praying for the Lord Jesus to comfort you and uphold you in his loving arms.
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3
Michele Robidoux
June 12, 2024, 1:00 am
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and I hope the strength of your faith will bring you peace at this time.
Michele Robidoux (friends of the Davidson family, Columbia SC)
“For I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear. I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13
Vicki Fiedler
June 12, 2024, 1:50 pm
I am keeping you in my prayers.
That “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 4:7)
Psalms 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Emily Thomas
June 12, 2024, 10:43 pm
Teri and Family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I rejoice with you in knowing that your mother is safely in heaven with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I’m praying for you and your family that as our Lord promised, you will know His comfort and that He is with you as you walk through the valley of the shadow of your dear mother’s death.( Psalm 23:4).
Jenifer Whitesel
June 13, 2024, 2:28 pm
I am so sad to hear of Karens passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Jenifer, Nate and Hannah
Lisa Kent
June 13, 2024, 5:55 pm
We are praying for your family. Loosing a parent is so hard. But, “Death is swallowed up in victory . . . thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor 15:54,58)
Dick Martin
June 14, 2024, 4:02 pm
Karen your Sister will.he there for you saying “What took you so long”
We have so many great memories.RIP!!
Dick Martin
Tom & Stacy Blackstone
June 15, 2024, 1:39 am
Larry, we are so sorry for the loss you now feel but rejoice with you knowing Karen is rejoicing in His Presence. Reunion is assured, and comfort equally so until that glorious day. We love you, Larry.
Phyllis Stoker - friend of the Davidsons from First Pres, Columbia, SC.
June 15, 2024, 6:23 pm
Teri,
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is difficult. Praying for you and your family – that you would experience the Lord’s peace and comfort during this time.
“…the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
Laura McL
June 15, 2024, 7:18 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers.
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4
Sherri Thorington
June 25, 2024, 1:11 am
Teri, Joe and Larry,
Your mom and wife is a part of so very many memories that span nearly my entire life.
She was always so welcoming to me as a young girl visiting in her home. She never failed to allow a fun sleepover and always had the most delicious doughnuts ever in the freezer for breakfast. She later allowed us to overtake her home with those fun first girl/boy parties. As we aged into adulthood she still provided a spot for reconnecting without hesitation. I had absolutely no idea how much work that was until much later in life and respect so much that she did all of this while working. Wow!
She welcomed John in to the gatherings as we began dating and I was so grateful. We got to have the privilege in turn of welcoming Larry. I have been overjoyed to watch their beautiful marriage and blessed to worship alongside them both with our growing family for so many years.
I am also thankful that she and my mom were friends for so long and smile thinking that Karen can now give my mom a first hand account of Kate’s wedding. I know we will see them again as we trust in the same Lord and Savior. I’m pretty sure Karen would like me to say to anyone reading this that you too can be sure of your opportunity to be reunited first with your Creator God through His Son Jesus and thus with her as she has gone on before us to be in his presence. “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved” Romans 10:9
While I know we are not biological family, we are indeed family and you are all loved immensely by us all. I will miss her dearly and I send you all my love, hugs and deepest sympathy as you walk through these hard days.
Sherri Harlan Thorington
Cody and Kristen Bracy
June 25, 2024, 3:44 pm
Karen Bean was one of the women in Kristen and my life that most reflected the love of Jesus! Always uplifting, faithful, caring, and loyal to anyone around her! We are so honored to have called her friend. She was, and will always be, a pivotal piece to the growth and spirit lead move of God at Bayside Church. To the family, know that the Bracys love you and are so heartbroken for you!
Peggy Kurilla
June 25, 2024, 6:41 pm
So sadden of the passing of Karen. Prays to all family members and friends. We rejoice in knowing she is with the Lord and singing his praises. Prays Larry to keep you in comfort at this hard phase of life and may the rejoining keep you in comfort to know she is with the Lord. She was an outstanding woman to know in Church and will be missed. God bless you and family Larry.
Edda Salza
June 25, 2024, 11:56 pm
My hear is saddened at the passing of such an amazing, beautiful Sister in Christ. Karen was such a warm caring loving God fearing woman. She and I shared the similar taste in clothing, and accessories, I always looked forward to seeing what accessories or shawls she had on and she’d check up on what shoes I was wearing. My sincere condolences to Larry and the entire family, I pray for strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.