LINDENWOOD — Jean Quentin Bearrows, 98, of Lindenwood, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 15, 2017 at Serenity Hospice House and Home in Oregon. He was born on May 20, 1919 in Flagg Township to the late Bert and Maude (Furman ) Bearrows.
Jean proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy as Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class.
He married the love of his life, Myrtle Jaeger, on Sept. 20, 1941. They will be celebrating their 76th anniversary in heaven.  He owned and operated the John Deere dealership at Creston. The two of them proudly served their community of Lindenwood.  Jean was Postmaster and helped organized the Fire Department. They both owned and operated the grocery store, and farmed in the area. He was a life-long member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lindenwood serving as a Sunday school teacher and various board positions. He was a 54 year member of the Stillman Valley American Legion Post 1072. He enjoyed fishing and vacationing at the cabin that he built  and enjoyed with his family in Chetek, Wis. His passion was reading, woodworking and antique John Deere tractors.  
He is survived by his son, Dennis (Lorraine) Bearrows of Chana; two daughters, Lynn (Richard ) Olson of Sandwich and Beth (Joe) Rangel of Stillman Valley; and a daughter-in-law, Doris Bearrows of Chetek, Wis. He was blessed with 14 grandchildren, Paul Bearrows, Todd (Katya) Bearrows, Cheryl (Dale) Dixon, Christina (Josh) Swartz, Stacey Lawson, Coralee (Michael) McGee, Regina (Ron) Nicholls, Elizabeth Miller, Amanda (Dave) Anderson, Emily (Jeremiah) Wiencek, Michael (Lisa) Olson, Irma (Oscar) Castillo, Anthony (Carmen) Rangel and Alicia (Ryan) Brown. He also had 30 great-grandchildren and two on the way.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Myrtle, on Dec. 12, 2012; a son, Bertran; a sister,  Hazel; and brothers, Jay, Kenneth and Carson.
Funeral services for Jean will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lindenwood with Rev. Timothy Frick officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.  Interment to follow to Lindenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, or Serenity Hospice House and Home in Oregon.
Visit www.beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com to leave online condolences.