Vincent Donald Bean

Vincent Donald Bean, 97, passed away of natural causes on Friday, July 18, 2014, at his residence, Fairview Residential in Grants Pass.

He was born in Elwood, Kansas on March 20, 1917 to Lyman “Ernest” Bean and Susie Estella Pillow Bean. His family moved to Alhambra California in the 40's where he married Evie Bean and had a son, Harold.

His work made him travel through-out California, Nevada and Oregon, where he eventually retired in Selma in the 60's. He remarried, Carole Jean Sims Bean, in 1958, raising his step-son Phil. Vince worked as a sheet metal mechanic most of his life, owning and operating his own
sheet metal shops in California and Oregon.

He enjoyed treasure hunting, gold panning,
gardening and reading.

Vince Bean is survived by Step-son, Philip Glen Householder Sr., 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He will be missed greatly.

Viewing will be held at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors in Grants Pass on Thursday, July 24th from 2:00-5:00 pm.

The graveside service will be held at Deer Creek Cemetery in Selma on Friday, July 25th at 12 noon.