Ronald Bean

Ronald M. Bean ROSELAND - Ronald Maurice Bean, 72, of the 1200 block of Carter Hill Road, died Oct. 4, 2008, in his home. He was born in Newark, Vt., and was the son of the late Maurice and Helen Bean. Ron grew up in Hinsdale, Mass., where he met and married his wife Lynn. He retired as a chief petty officer from the U.S. Navy with 22 years of service, serving aboard the JFK and duty stations mostly in Virginia and California. After living for 23 years in Virginia Beach, he and Lynn retired near Wintergreen, Va., where he was an active Christmas tree farmer and gardener. He was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lovingston, Va. He also was a volunteer ESL language partner for migrant farm workers and a worker for Habitat for Humanity. He found a love for golf as well in his retirement. Ron is survived by his wife, Evelyn E. Bean of Roseland, Va.; his children, Stephen Bean of Tucson, Ariz., Susan Blaski of Norfolk and Brian Bean of Norfolk; three sisters, Rosemary Gazow and Rita Murray, both of Crittendon, Ky., and Evelyn Carmel of Hinsdale, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Eric Paul Bean and is survived by his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Bean and their two children of Norfolk. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A reception at Park Place United Methodist Church (35th and Colonial) will follow the graveside service. You are welcome to send flowers or make a memorial contribution to Habit for Humanity or the Salvation Army. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.