Cleone Bearman, 90, Minot, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 in a Minot care center.

Thelma Cleone Bearman was born August 16, 1928 in Benedict, ND the daughter of Everett and Constance Simmons.  She was raised in McLean and McHenry counties.  She graduated from Velva High School in 1946.  Cleone moved to Clark County, WA, where she graduated with a degree in cosmetology.

Cleone was united in marriage to Donald A. Bearman.  They made their home at Falkirk and Coleharbor, while Donald was an agent for the Soo Line Railroad, an insurance agent and farmer.

Cleone was a member of the Coleharbor PTA and President of the Lady's Aid at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Coleharbor.  She also served as Director of the McLean County Red Cross and was active in the National Association of County Mutual for five years.

In 1961, Cleone and Donald moved to Minot following the purchase of the Iver Canton Insurance Agency.  They renamed the agency Donald A. Bearman Insurance Agency.  She worked alongside her husband and son, John for over 32 years.

She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Women of Moose Lodge and Eagle's Aerie Auxiliary, all of Minot.  Cleone enjoyed playing bingo, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cleone is survived by : her daughter, Connie L. Pflepsen and son, John P. (Tricia) Bearman, both of Minot; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cleone was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald, daughter Debborah; and sisters, Blanche Rendahl and Florence Zinn.

Celebration of Life service :  Friday, June 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in Christ Lutheran Church, Minot.
Visitation :  At the request of family, there will not be a viewing, however friends may sign a memorial register book on Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m.  at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to: Edgewood Vista Memory care unit or organization of the donor's choice.

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