As her ‘Big Brother’ I was supposed to protect my ‘Kid Sister’ from bullies; no need…she could beat the tar out of me and any one else looking for trouble. She was my forerunner…save me a place up front Jeanie…Jack
Jean C. Bevans
October 21, 1935 – December 6, 2016
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral Upper Church in St. Cloud for Jean C. Bevans, age 81 of St. Cloud who passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. Reverend Douglas Liebsch will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Maple Grove.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.
Jean was born on October 21, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to John and Fransis (Plumpe) Zimmer. She married James Richard Bevans on July 27, 1957 at the Church of the Holy Name in Minneapolis. Jean attended St. Anthony High School in Minneapolis. After high school, Jean took her love of dance and taught thousands of children the art of tap, jazz and ballet, over the course of many years. Later in adult life, Jean took a position with the St. Cloud School District #742 Community Education as an ACT administrator. Jean was a devoted mother.
She survived by her two sons Thomas and his fiancée Christine Spanier; their children, Courtney, T.J., Zachary, Abby, and Lukas; Paul and his companion, Jodi Hartwig; their children, Patrick, Nicklaus, and Cameron; two brothers, Dr. Jack Zimmer of Minnetonka and Jim Zimmer of Destin, Florida and many nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mae and Fran; and her loving husband, Jim.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Guestbook
I know for certain Jean entered heaven saying “Ta-Dah!” A woman full of class-that I have always looked up to. I will forever dance the “ragtime cowboy” I am honored to love her puppy Shammy as she did. I will miss our phone chats. My heart will remember her forever. Kiss, Kiss Auntie Jean. Love, Cece
What a beautiful photo tribute. Wonderful memories of all the family get togethers. Tom and Paul, keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Candy Rosenwald
How lucky were all of the McCan, Larson, and Zimmer cousins to have such a fun and loving aunt! Dance recitals back in the day were the best! Thanks for all of the fun times Aunt Jean – you will be missed! Love you forever and ever and always.
Tommy and Paulie, we are so sorry. Aunt Jean was quite the spitfire. We’ll never forget her laugh and dancing in the kitchen with her puffed rice and her precious pups. I can hear the music, there is a party in Heaven. Hugs to everyone. We love you. Your Cousin, Maggie and Steve
I’m sure the love of your life met you at the gates with open arms! Thanks for all of the memories we shared from our working years at Dist. 742. RIP Jean
Thanks Jean for all the wonderful dance memories
“Me and My Shadow” was always a big hit.
Services
Visitation
Daniel Funeral Home, St. CloudServices
St. Mary’s CathedralSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral Upper Church in St. Cloud for Jean C. Bevans, age 81 of St. Cloud who passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. Reverend Douglas Liebsch will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Maple Grove.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.