Larry Dean Beaman 80, of rural Highland left this life on Saturday September 15, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Larry was born March 23, 1938 in Highland, Kansas the son of Harold and Iva Dykes Beaman.

He lived in Highland all of his life and loved farming and was a good steward of the land. Larry graduated from Highland High School with the class of 1957. He also attended Highland College. Larry loved all sports but was an outstanding football player and he had a great passion for football.

Larry married Patricia Ann Dever in 1961 and to this union 5 children were born. Patricia preceded him in death in 1978. Larry later married Ellen Miller Mueller in January 1982, she had two sons.

He was preceded in death by parents Harold and Dorothy Beaman; Gib and Iva Koelliker, a grandson Dustin J. Beaman and a great grandson Nathaniel Silvas.

Larry is survived by his wife Ellen and children Curt Beaman, Kelly Jo Crossland, Kevin J.(Marci) Beaman, Kyla Rae (Jim) Koehler, Koby Dean Beaman, Tim (Jessica) Mueller and Mark (Leslie) Mueller. He is additionally survived by 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; He has 3 sisters; Barb (Steve) Koelliker, Irene Bramel, and Maxine (Charlie) Hopp.

It was Larry’s wish to be cremated and have a private inurnment at the Highland Cemetery with a celebration of life service to be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Children’s Mercy Hospital; Highland Christian Church; or N.A.T.E. (Need Advice Talk Experiences), which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 33 Highland, Kansas 66035.

A special remembrance or message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfunealhome.com.