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Mary Maxine Bean

May 21, 1932 – November 12, 2025


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Mary Maxine Bean, nee’ West, 93, of Queen Creek, Arizona, peacefully returned to The Lord on Wednesday, November 12th 2025.
Her presence was a gift to all who knew her and she will be profoundly missed.
Maxine, as she preferred to be addressed, was born on May 21ˢᵗ, 1932, in Houston Texas, to Father Towell West, Mother Elizabeth West and 7 brothers and 2 sisters.
Soda jerk, affectionate and attentive Mother of 3, friendly cafeteria lady, college graduate, eagle-eyed legal secretary, international choir vocalist and loyal wife of two, multi-decade marriages; her greatest accomplishment was the nurturing of a spiritual presence that visibly affected others. She profoundly touched lives, imparting a sense of peace, grace and a deep expression of love for Jesus Christ.
Maxine is preceded in death by her two husbands, Glenn Bean and Norman Apple, and her daughter Joan Sells.
She is immediately survived by her sons, Lance and Jack Apple; her sister, JoAnn Quinnett; her six grandchildren: Jennifer Kubiak, Jason Sells, Jeff Sells, Elaine Thwaites, Alyssa Apple and Jack Apple II; her 8 Great Grandchildren; and the extended West family of Texas.
Notable survivors also include; the extended Apple Family of Florida; the extended Stensgaard Family of California; Glenn Bean’s family; son, John and daughters, Kay-Re, Karen, Katie; dear friends, the Earl’s, Paul and Sharon, Patti Rousseau.
A special recognition is noted for her friends and end-stage caregivers; Kym Healy, Melissa Gonzalez, Melissa Legger, and the compassionate caregivers at Live Well Senior Care and Aegis.
Services will be held Saturday, December 13 at Discovery Community Church, 1644 S. Lindsay Rd., Gilbert, AZ. A visitation will be held at 9:00am, followed by a funeral service at 10:00am. Burial will follow on December 15 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

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  1. Earles Sharon says:

    Part of my heart has left this earth, and I will miss you more than words can tell💞
    But I know, dear Mackie, you are fully alive in the presence of our Beloved Jesus💗
    See you soon❣️
    Love always and forever,
    Your sister in Christ, your ‘spiritual daughter’, your friend,
    Sharon

  2. Raymond Charles Gomez says:

    Rest in Peace ♡

  3. Karen Bean says:

    Mom, I just spoke to you on October 25 th
    I was overjoyed when I made you giggle. We kept in touch all these years after my Dad died. I’m so glad you get to be with Jesus and with my Dad again. My heart and spirit will miss you terribly. We often spoke of Gods love and now you get to bask in that love for eternity. See you soon Mom. I love you.

  4. Stacy Hatfield says:

    Maxine, I got the pleasure of meeting you and being in your home with Karen’s Dad, Glenn on a few occasions. We kept in touch over the phone. I considered you a second Mom since my mom passed away years ago. Thank you for all the cards and gifts through the years. We still have videos of you and all the family in the kitchen at Thanksgiving before Karen‘s Dad passed away. You will be missed. Love, love Stacy.

  5. Your little Sis "Jodie Baby" says:

    My sweet precious Sister, Life must go on but it will never be the same without you in it. I will never forget our talks on the phone and visits we each made back and forth to be together. Our loss is Heavens gain . I love you so much and I will see you again.

  6. Teresa Sapia says:

    Maxine was always one of my most favorite aunts. She always was concerned with how I truly was. She really cared. We used to love going to your house at Thanksgiving and watching the adults play pool. Joannie was my friend that I hung around with every time we went there. I really loved your mom!

  7. Your little Sis "Jodie Baby" says:

    My heart is broken , but it would be selfish of me even if we could bring you back. You have been longing for the Lord to take you home for some time now. I miss you so much but I know your in the arms of Jesus.

  8. Karen Bean says:

    Jack & Lance Apple and Maxine’s Grandchildren. I just want to send you my deepest condolences. Jack and Lance you are the best Step-Brothers. I will always remember when Stacy and I were out there for Thanksgiving. I still have a video of you guys in the kitchen helping mom cook Thanksgiving dinner and a video of my Dad saying he loves me while hand signing it at the same time. Please keep in touch. Love your Sis, Karen Bean.

  9. Debbie Quigley says:

    Growing up, my Aunt Maxine was one of my favorite people. She was always interesting and fun and made me laugh. I could listen to her stories for hours. As I got older, she taught me how to make her fantastic Thanksgiving biscuits, which became a tradition with my family over the years when we no longer traveled to Phoenix for Thanksgiving. When I think of her now, I find myself smiling.

  10. John Bean says:

    A woman of God, a wonderful Step mother, pleasant to be around, a blessing to my father, a blessing to all that meets her,
    Maxine, may you rest in Jesus arms for eternity!

  11. Amber Apple says:

    To the Best mother-in-law anyone could ever be so lucky to have and know, I love you so much Mom! ❤️ You have never failed me. You were the best gramma my babies could have ever had the privilege of knowing and growing up with. Thank you for the endless love you gave everyone you met! You were truly a godly woman and you are missed beyond words! My heart is broken knowing you aren’t here but I’m happy to know you are with our lord! I will always remember the message you left on Jack’s voicemail 25 years ago… “ Jack-a-lack it’s your momma” I fell in love with you in that second! My babies “ your babies” are gonna miss you so much! Sleep well, beautiful momma! I love you!❤️

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Mary Maxine Bean

May 21, 1932 – November 12, 2025


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Mary Maxine Bean, nee’ West, 93, of Queen Creek, Arizona, peacefully returned to The Lord on Wednesday, November 12th 2025.
Her presence was a gift to all who knew her and she will be profoundly missed.
Maxine, as she preferred to be addressed, was born on May 21ˢᵗ, 1932, in Houston Texas, to Father Towell West, Mother Elizabeth West and 7 brothers and 2 sisters.
Soda jerk, affectionate and attentive Mother of 3, friendly cafeteria lady, college graduate, eagle-eyed legal secretary, international choir vocalist and loyal wife of two, multi-decade marriages; her greatest accomplishment was the nurturing of a spiritual presence that visibly affected others. She profoundly touched lives, imparting a sense of peace, grace and a deep expression of love for Jesus Christ.
Maxine is preceded in death by her two husbands, Glenn Bean and Norman Apple, and her daughter Joan Sells.
She is immediately survived by her sons, Lance and Jack Apple; her sister, JoAnn Quinnett; her six grandchildren: Jennifer Kubiak, Jason Sells, Jeff Sells, Elaine Thwaites, Alyssa Apple and Jack Apple II; her 8 Great Grandchildren; and the extended West family of Texas.
Notable survivors also include; the extended Apple Family of Florida; the extended Stensgaard Family of California; Glenn Bean’s family; son, John and daughters, Kay-Re, Karen, Katie; dear friends, the Earl’s, Paul and Sharon, Patti Rousseau.
A special recognition is noted for her friends and end-stage caregivers; Kym Healy, Melissa Gonzalez, Melissa Legger, and the compassionate caregivers at Live Well Senior Care and Aegis.
Services will be held Saturday, December 13 at Discovery Community Church, 1644 S. Lindsay Rd., Gilbert, AZ. A visitation will be held at 9:00am, followed by a funeral service at 10:00am. Burial will follow on December 15 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

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  1. Earles Sharon says:

    Part of my heart has left this earth, and I will miss you more than words can tell💞
    But I know, dear Mackie, you are fully alive in the presence of our Beloved Jesus💗
    See you soon❣️
    Love always and forever,
    Your sister in Christ, your ‘spiritual daughter’, your friend,
    Sharon

  2. Raymond Charles Gomez says:

    Rest in Peace ♡

  3. Karen Bean says:

    Mom, I just spoke to you on October 25 th
    I was overjoyed when I made you giggle. We kept in touch all these years after my Dad died. I’m so glad you get to be with Jesus and with my Dad again. My heart and spirit will miss you terribly. We often spoke of Gods love and now you get to bask in that love for eternity. See you soon Mom. I love you.

  4. Stacy Hatfield says:

    Maxine, I got the pleasure of meeting you and being in your home with Karen’s Dad, Glenn on a few occasions. We kept in touch over the phone. I considered you a second Mom since my mom passed away years ago. Thank you for all the cards and gifts through the years. We still have videos of you and all the family in the kitchen at Thanksgiving before Karen‘s Dad passed away. You will be missed. Love, love Stacy.

  5. Your little Sis "Jodie Baby" says:

    My sweet precious Sister, Life must go on but it will never be the same without you in it. I will never forget our talks on the phone and visits we each made back and forth to be together. Our loss is Heavens gain . I love you so much and I will see you again.

  6. Teresa Sapia says:

    Maxine was always one of my most favorite aunts. She always was concerned with how I truly was. She really cared. We used to love going to your house at Thanksgiving and watching the adults play pool. Joannie was my friend that I hung around with every time we went there. I really loved your mom!

  7. Your little Sis "Jodie Baby" says:

    My heart is broken , but it would be selfish of me even if we could bring you back. You have been longing for the Lord to take you home for some time now. I miss you so much but I know your in the arms of Jesus.

  8. Karen Bean says:

    Jack & Lance Apple and Maxine’s Grandchildren. I just want to send you my deepest condolences. Jack and Lance you are the best Step-Brothers. I will always remember when Stacy and I were out there for Thanksgiving. I still have a video of you guys in the kitchen helping mom cook Thanksgiving dinner and a video of my Dad saying he loves me while hand signing it at the same time. Please keep in touch. Love your Sis, Karen Bean.

  9. Debbie Quigley says:

    Growing up, my Aunt Maxine was one of my favorite people. She was always interesting and fun and made me laugh. I could listen to her stories for hours. As I got older, she taught me how to make her fantastic Thanksgiving biscuits, which became a tradition with my family over the years when we no longer traveled to Phoenix for Thanksgiving. When I think of her now, I find myself smiling.

  10. John Bean says:

    A woman of God, a wonderful Step mother, pleasant to be around, a blessing to my father, a blessing to all that meets her,
    Maxine, may you rest in Jesus arms for eternity!

  11. Amber Apple says:

    To the Best mother-in-law anyone could ever be so lucky to have and know, I love you so much Mom! ❤️ You have never failed me. You were the best gramma my babies could have ever had the privilege of knowing and growing up with. Thank you for the endless love you gave everyone you met! You were truly a godly woman and you are missed beyond words! My heart is broken knowing you aren’t here but I’m happy to know you are with our lord! I will always remember the message you left on Jack’s voicemail 25 years ago… “ Jack-a-lack it’s your momma” I fell in love with you in that second! My babies “ your babies” are gonna miss you so much! Sleep well, beautiful momma! I love you!❤️

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