Thomas Stephen Beman

Thomas Stephen Beman, 73, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2024. Tom was born on April 21, 1951. Tom grew up in Yonkers, New York and called Poquoson home for the last six years.

Tom was one of five siblings and enjoyed spending time with his family on their property on Barrett Lake, New York.

He served as a Maryland State Police Officer for 34 years, both as a sworn officer and a civilian in the crime scene unit. Tom was nominated for Maryland State Officer of the Year in 1994. He was active in training the volunteer crime scene search team for northern Maryland. Tom also served in the Army National Guard for four years. 

He was a faithful member of Poquoson Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family, attending kids and grandkids sports events, and coaching kids’ sports teams. Tom was the life of the party at every event.

Tom is reunited in Heaven with his parents, Arthur and Harriet Beman; brother, Arty Beman; sister, Carol Miner.

His memory is cherished by his loving wife of 46 years, Brenda Beman; children, Bryan Beman and beloved daughter-in-law, Jessica; Audrey Hammond and beloved son-in-law, Craig; grandchildren, Zachary Beman, Madison Beman, Seth Hammond, Eliza Hammond, Anna Hammond, and Natalie Hammond; siblings, James Beman and Joan Guthrie.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM at Poquoson Baptist Church on Friday, October 25, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to CHKD or Poquoson Baptist Church.

Arrangements and heartfelt guidance through Claytor Rollins Funeral Home.

Online condolences to claytorrollins.com.

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