Rebecca Hoffman - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

October 21, 1965 - October 26, 2013


Rebecca  Bean Hoffman, "Becky", of Brooklyn Park, MN was born Oct. 21, 1965 in Waterloo, IA, to Earnest Bean, Sr. and Julie Farmer Bean. She graduated from Central High School in 1984 and went to serve in the Army in Rotterdam, Holland. She spent many years in the military, first in the Army and then the Air Force Reserves. On Oct. 17, 2009, she married the love of her life, John Hoffman. Rebecca graduated from the Dunwoody Institute in 1991 as a draft engineer in HVAC. She worked as an engineer at Ellerby Becket, Steen Engineering and was working for Dunham Associates at the time of her passing. She is survived by her husband, John; step-daughter, Shelley (Eric) Marbut; her parents, Earnest and Julie Bean and her brother, Earnest (Bucky) Bean, Jr; niece Kim (Dan) DeVore and three nephews, Jon (Brittani Joyner) Bean, Mike Bean and Isaac (Danii Hoffman) Bean; mother-in-law, Shirley Gillespie; two sisters-in-law, Julie (Kevin) McVay and Cathy Hoveman. She is also survived by a great-nephew, Daniel DeVore, Jr and a great-niece, Lyla Bean, and too many more loving nieces, nephews and friends to list. Becky loved spending time with family and friends and was a true MN Twins and Vikings fan. She will be greatly missed by all.


14 Comments

  1. Linda(MUNDFROM)Owen says:

    My heart breaks for you..I have known Becky since 4th grade,,threw school and girl scouts,church…here family was a family to me…bless you all..my heart goes out to you all god bless…

  2. Brenda Brimmer says:

    Thoughts and prayers to each member of Becky’s family. She will be deeply missed.

  3. Jean Schroeder says:

    My thoughts and prayers to Ernie, Julie, Bucky and all of Becky’s friends and family. I am very sorry to hear of her passing.

  4. Roxi Hansen Herman says:

    My thoughts and prayers to Becky’s family. I graduated High School with her. Great lady! God’s Blessings.

  5. Michelle (Brocka) Thien says:

    I was saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer as I knew Becky as a classmate at Central High School. God Bless

  6. Lisa (Swingen) Vonderhaar says:

    Thoughts & prayers to Becky’s family at this time. So sad to hear of her passing. I went to high school with Becky, and remember her vivacious, outgoing, fun-loving personality! May you find some measure of comfort in your memories of her.

  7. Greg & Lisa Kiene says:

    So very sorry to hear of Becky’s passing. All of her family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.

  8. Dixie Billings says:

    So sorry to hear of the loss of Becky.Our prayers are with you all.Shelly and Dixie Billings

  9. Russ Funaro says:

    Becky was my first supervisor at the 934th. She was the leader I aspired to be. Always upbeat and willing to share her knowledge. I am unable to attend the services as I am now living in Kentucky. My thoughts and prayers go out to her loves ones.

  10. Staci Schell-Jackson says:

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Becky’s family and many friends. I will definitely miss her daily posts on Facebook, they always made me smile!

  11. Nayetta Tarbor Roby says:

    Becky Bean…I remember her from Central High School. Although we haven’t stayed in touch, I remember your spirit. May you RIP. To the family: Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. You are in my prayers.

  12. Bernard Cooper says:

    Becky will be truly missed. She was of my favorite students at West Junior High School and served as an officer on the Student Council. My prayers and thoughts goes out to her family and friends.

  13. Roberta Sniffin says:

    I remember Becky well from high school. She was always full of energy and a lot of fun. My condolences to her family, she will be missed.

  14. Charles Epps III says:

    You will always be my Sgt ROCK.

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