Randy Karlen Beans

Life-long Alaskan Randy Karlen Beans, 13, died Nov. 6, 2012, in Wasilla.

Pastor Gary Oathout will officiate at a funeral service in his memory at 1 p.m., Nov. 12 at the Valley Funeral Home in Wasilla.

Randy was born Dec. 3, 1998, in Anchorage to Robert and Agnes Beans.

The family wrote, “Randy-man; Stinky-man; Asime, as he was known to his family, sure was a pleasure to have even though it was for a short earthly time. He was a kind-hearted young man who was always ready to help anyone any way he could. He was a curious boy wanting to know the science of things; he would always take time to make little creations, mostly out of duct tape that he “borrowed” from his Dad, knowing the consequences when Dad found out.

“Oh but, Dad, I made it just for you,” was his reply.

He was the “popcorn connoisseur,” gladly concocting some mystery bowl. It is our belief that he did this because he knew no one else in the family had the taste buds for it — only him. He was very quick to see that others got a share of his food, candy or goodies. He once took most of his lunch his mom bought for him and gave it to an elderly man and his granddaughter because he said they looked “hungry and poor.” Every time his mom and dad came home from the store or shopping, the front door would pop open and he would run out to meet the car, “You need any help? Did you bring me something from the store?”

On the occasional time that we could afford to bring something for him, his face would light up and a half grin, half smile would show his trademark dimple on his left cheek. Though he had a difficult time living in the big city, always wanting to go back to Bethel, he tried to make friends and so he did. He went through the whole neighborhood and introduced himself, and then he would come home very excited,

“Guess who I met, Mom? They have a dog just like Tippy and she is female!”

He loved Finger Lake. Many times he would disappear with dad’s or big brother’s rod and reel and tackle box to “get dinner.” He never came back with much, but he sure had lots of “fish stories.” Those of you who love to fish sure know how to tell “fish stories.” He would ask to go to the lake to “see his friends;” of course, not surprisingly, his friends loved to swim and fish, too.

This is just a little bit of how we saw Randy and we are so blessed we had him around; though at times, like all little boys, he was a challenge. This was our Randy. His Uncle Fred Malutin and Auntie Olga Malutin lovingly called him Randy the Rascal-Ion, and it fit him to the tee. It’s going to be very difficult not having any more time with the Rascal-Ion, but we know he is in a good place. We will see him one day with that mischievous-dimpled, half grin, half smile and our hearts will be one again. We all love you so, so much and will miss you dearly. Rest well with our family that has gone before us. We know you are busy helping them prepare for the time we will see you again.”

Surviving are his father, Robert “Doungie” Beans of Wasilla; mother, Agnes L. “Dooksie” Beans of Wasilla; sisters, Nikko McCabe of Anchorage, Alice Hunt of North Pole, Agnes “Sweetie” Beans of Anchorage, and Jaron Beans of Wasilla; brother, Robert “Gunny” Beans of Wasilla; brothers-in-law, Richard McCabe of Anchorage and Jonathan Hunt of North Pole; sister-in-law, Minnie Joe of Wasilla; nieces, Gracie Beans of Wasilla, Aurora Hunt of North Pole and Scarlette Hunt of North Pole; and, nephews, Xander McCabe of Anchorage; Darren Beans of Wasilla; Kenton Beans of Wasilla; Devon Hunt of North Pole and Kyrel Beans of Wasilla.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Ignatius and Marie Beans; maternal grandparents, Benjamin and Agnes Charles; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial donations may be placed in a temporary savings account at the Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Acct. No. 000-172-4531

Arrangements were by Valley Funeral Home. An visit obituary and guestbook are online at alaskanfuneral.com.