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Loren Bean Obituary
He was born June 5, 1932 in Uniontown to the late Lawrence and Berdella Bean. Loren graduated from Akron East High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and held the rank of corporal upon discharge. Loren was a proud member of the KWVA #138, Firestone VFW Post #3383, 3rd Infantry Division Outpost #57 and the CIB Association. He had worked for the Acme Grocery Company prior to his employment at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, where he retired in 1993. Loren was a lifetime member of New Horizons Church, was an avid train collector and belonged to the TCA. He was a walking baseball encyclopedia and a lifelong supporter of the Cleveland Indians and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He is survived by his wife, Christine, the love of his life for the last half century; his son, John; daughter, Susan; grandchildren, Jordan, Joey, Chyna, and Kariya; great-grandchildren, Kasen and Rome; brother-in-law, Arden Hartman; sisters-in-law, Carole Forester and Phyllis Hartman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services Friday, 11 a.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 with Reverend James Bane officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park, where Firestone VFW Post #3383 will conduct military rites. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Friday, until service time. The family suggests memorials to New Horizons Church, 290 Darrow Road, Akron, Ohio 44305, Humane Society of Greater Akron, 7996 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 or a charity of one's choice.
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Steve & Irene Little
May 14, 2013
Dear Chris, Susan, John and families,
Our condolances to all of you. We were very sorry to be unable to come to the funeral (we were in Spain). Loren is the only cousin that Steve knows and we will miss him
Earl and Gladys (Arnett) Guseck
May 2, 2013
Dear Chris and family,
So very sorry to read of Loren's passing. It's been a long time since we saw any of you but remember many good times at Meade Ave./New Horizons Christian Church. God bless and comfort you in your sorrow, and we'll meet again in the morrow.
Laurel Fiocca
May 2, 2013
I will always remember summer picnics with cousin Loren and family, talking about trains and baseball, my heart goes out to the family, he'll be missed by cousin lolly
Carole Forester
May 2, 2013
We will all miss Loren and all the fun we had at our picnics and many parties. Tell Bob & "Irene" that I said Hi! You will be missed Loren, you were so good to our family and especially my sister. Love,
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James Gump
May 1, 2013
We are all going to miss him dearly . To me , he was a very loving person that would always help other .he had a great love for my son & family. The world lost a hero this day .
Richard & Sandra Primm
May 1, 2013
Chris, we are so sorry for your loss.I am so glad that I had a chance to talk with Loren when I was in Akron. May God Bless you and watch over you...
May 1, 2013
Chris, Susan, & John:
So sorry to hear about Loren. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dorothy & Lisa
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May 1, 2013
Deepest sympathies to the Bean family. We were "neighbors" in Cuyahoga Falls on Oakwood Drive years ago.
Larry Chalfant
May 1, 2013
Thinking of you in your time of grief! My deepest sympathies Sincerely, Larry L. Chalfant
Bill Bennett
May 1, 2013
Dear Chris, John and Susan:
Very sorry to hear about Loren's passing . I will remember the many visits when the kids were young and I worked with them . He was a strongly opinionated man. Remember the good times...
Blessings
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
May 1, 2013
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
April 30, 2013
Our condolences go out to the family at this time. May God comfort you. (Mark 10:27).
Rose Aungst
April 30, 2013
Dear Chris and family, our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to a dear friend and member of New Horizons Christian Church. Loren will be missed by all who knew him. Rose and Ron Aungst
John & Chris Brunenmeister
April 30, 2013
Aunt Chris, John, Susan & family,
Still cannot believe that Uncle Loren has passed but we know that he is resting peacefully in heaven. Please know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We all loved Uncle Loren, he will be missed by so many! He loved you all so very much (especially you Chris) as we all do!
If you need anything at all we are here for you! God Bless you and deepest sympathies to you all! Love,
April 30, 2013
Our most profound sympathies to your family on Loren's passing. We are all diminished by his loss. May his memory be eternal.
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