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Ivy Bean Obituary
Pat Wright, manager of the care home where she lived in Bradford, northern England, says Bean died peacefully early Wednesday.
Wright said Bean "grabbed new technology. She would try anything."
Bean joined Twitter in 2008 and amassed more than 56,000 followers. They included Sarah Brown, wife of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who tweeted Wednesday: "Sad to hear the news of Ivy Bean's passing. A great spirit and sense of humor; highly respected senior ambassador for Twitter."
Bean's last tweet was July 6. It read, "going to have my lunch now will be back later."
Wright said Bean is survived by a daughter.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
71 Entries
Bonnie Bean-Panattoni
December 18, 2015
As a 'Bean descendant' whose family also originated in Delaware Cnty OH, I always wonder 'if or how' I may be connected. Ivy seems to have been a wonderful person and I wish I had known her & enjoyed her stories. R.I.P. Ms Bean.
Steve Bean
November 23, 2013
Any passing of a Bean is sorrowful!
RIP
Steve and Barbara Bean
Michigan, US
August 9, 2010
TWITTER SHAWTYY : )
How you can show support
Olevia Taylor
August 9, 2010
Sorry to read that"Ms. Ivy Bean"104 years, has fallen asleep in death.What special mightiness Psalm:90:10,May the many fond memories of her bring comfort and joy to you all. May the love of God comfort and sustain you now and in days ahead.
Turner
August 8, 2010
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Ivy Bean. It is amazing that someone at her age loved technology to want to be a tweeter. May God, the Father of tender mercies and of all comfort, ease the pain during this time.
August 8, 2010
my name is william bean i lived in rockford il 1958 to 1968 are you any kin
Cheryl Williams
August 8, 2010
I get the feeling she was young-at-heart and a sweet person. Rest in Peace Miss Ivy.
MARLENE CREMEANS
August 7, 2010
SOUNDS LIKE DEAR IVY REALLY "LIVED" HER LONG YEARS TO THE FULLEST!! WE SHOULD ALL BE SO BLESSED! CONDOLENCES TO HER DAUGHTER..... MARLENE (ASHLAND, KY)
Steve A
August 7, 2010
What a long life! Please look foward to the day when death will be gone forever. In such a difficult please hang in there and draw close to God in this time of need (James 4:8)
Ellen Lambert
August 6, 2010
She looks like a lovely lady...God Bless You, Ivy!!
Margaret Carver
August 6, 2010
I hope Ms.Ivy will Rest In Peace It sure sounds Like she deserves it & it sounds like she was a great lady who brought a lot of joy to a lot of peoples lives I wished I had known her But I just heard of her today & the small bits I heard were great & to her family I know it must be painful but just remember all of you alls fun & good times & GOD BLESS All of her Family & Friends on Twitter & every wheres M.L. Carver-Nashville,Tenn.
Diane Hightower
August 5, 2010
What an wonderful inspiration to the elderly you were.....may God bless you in your time of peaceful rest in the heavens above our hearts.....God Bless
Julie Gleason
August 4, 2010
Rest in Peace dear Ivy.....
toni costanzo/silletta
August 4, 2010
in God's Gentle Hands......
August 3, 2010
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yvonne winder
August 3, 2010
Rest in peace ivy bean you was a inspration to many people... you will be missed by a lot of people god bless you xxxxx
tammy childress
August 3, 2010
god bless you you are a true inspration to many many people!
N. Bright
August 3, 2010
What a spunky lady! She'll be missed for her can-do spirit!
Elen Burns
August 2, 2010
Rest on dear Ivy...
Rose
August 2, 2010
A most lovely lady who made a lasting impression on my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Cindy L.
August 2, 2010
Rest in peace, Ivy. Deepest condolences. What an inspiration for all of us.
SKJB
August 1, 2010
Ms. Ivy Bean was such a good example to all of us. She was never afraid of trying something new. Please take comfort in God's promise at Isaiah 25:8 "He will actually swallow up death forever..."
RD Larson
August 1, 2010
A reason to keep tweeting and sharing with others. Bless Ivy Dean
Randy Ortega
July 31, 2010
What an amazing woman....she must have had even more spirit when she was younger and surely was fun to have known. We are losing treasured jewels by the day as our older generation passes.
JOAN C. GOLEC
July 31, 2010
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL
IVY WAS FORTUNATE TO BE BLESSED WITH A FULL LONG LIFE.
MAY THE HAPPY MEMORIES OF HER GIVE YOU PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
CHERISH HER MEMORIES IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER.
WARM REGARDS,
Hanisha
July 31, 2010
To Ivy Bean Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. It would seem that the saying here today gone tomorrow would not be hers to say. Ivy lived a full life and that is always something to be appreciative for. May God bring comfort to your family at this time of grief.
Laverne
July 31, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Take comfort in the words of Isaiah 25:8, 9
July 30, 2010
ms'Beam your sense of humor will never be forgoten.You are never to old to learn anything. God bless your daughter. You will be missed.Barbara Champagne. New Orleans Louisiana.
Harold J. Bean, Jr.
July 30, 2010
I don't know if we if we are related or not , my Grandmother was almost 101 , when she passed in July 1 1991 ! I also heard , The Queen Mother, maiden name was Bean and she was over a Hundred ! I am only 74 , I hope to live long pass a hundred ! My condolences to her family Jack & Nancy Bean
keri
July 30, 2010
many times i would be having a bad day and then i would receive one of Ivy's tweets...one could not be in a bad mood after that...they were always so positive. she will be so very missed.
Elaine Christen
July 30, 2010
Oh, Ivy! What an inspiration you are! When I have someone tell me that they're "too old" to join our Senior Computer Classes that we offer at the hospital, I'll be telling them all about you and your tender age of 104. I'm sure you're teaching them all about Twitter in Heaven right now. :o) To Ivy's family and dear friends, my most sincere condolences.
Del Jackson
July 30, 2010
This lady is a great inspiration to the world. I am 80 years old and am a daily user of the internet. Been enjoying for ten years and hope to equal or surpass Ivy's record. Multiple heart surgeries and a pacemaker/defibrulator implant all made possible with the power of God,have not hampered my life so far. My paternal ancestors came from London and one aunt lived to be 106. Maybe this will be a factor in my lifespan.
Veola Carter
July 30, 2010
To the family of Ivy Bean:
May the memories of such a remarkable lady remain in your hearts and minds,forevermore. She was truly a 'trailblazer' in her own right. Her work on this earth, has now been completed. She has joined the ranks of the angels, in heaven. If there is such a thing, in the Great Beyond...Mrs. Bean's new Heavenly Twitter Account logon name is...'AngelicIvyBean104+'
May God's Blessings, Grace and His Mercy Be Abundantly Yours,
Veola Carter - Bridgeport, CT
Phyllis McNitt
July 30, 2010
I never knew Ivy Bean or her family but what an inspiring lady she certainly was. Way to go Ivy Bean to learn not only to conquer the computer but to join the young and old on Twitter. God has blessed you and your family.
July 30, 2010
To the family of Ivy Bean:Please be comforted in knowing that our loved ones are in God's memory. “Let his(her) flesh become fresher than in youth; let him(her) return to the days of his(her) youthful vigor.”—Job 33:25. May you find comfort in the promise of a bright future for you loved one. She was a vibrant lady!
silla ashworth
July 30, 2010
what a heartwarming story....age is only a number...what an inspiration to us all.....condolences to the family
R Golay
July 30, 2010
To the the family of Ivy Bean - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Miss Ivy will be missed by many.
Rhonda Harvey
July 30, 2010
Ivy was a delight. I was one of her more than 62 thousand followers on Twitter; I loved reading her updates about the games at the home and sneaking fish and chips. May God bless.
July 29, 2010
Good for Ivy! she kept up with the times and kept her mind active. I'm happy to hear that she died peacefully. A wonderful way to exit her long and full life here on Earth.
Bless you,
Michelle
Angel Smith
July 29, 2010
She sure sounded like one "Tweet Lady" whom I know will be missed by all those who's lives she touched....
May you have a safe journey home...
~Rest In Peace Miss Ivy~
July 29, 2010
What a amazing women. Sure would have
love to met her. My sympathy goes out
to her family.
peace linda New York
July 29, 2010
she sounds like an incredible woman. I'm sure she was amazing!
July 29, 2010
God Bless you Ivy Bean.You must have been
a wonderful Lady, and spunky too.
Pam Lucas Cochran, Ga.
July 29, 2010
god bless her she left something of reminding us to stay heathly live a good life and you will live longer to see the world change so mush .RIP LADY BEAN
Elliott Pinkham
July 29, 2010
What a beautiful human being ! She is most certainly heavenbound.
Cheryl Bean
July 29, 2010
Well maybe she is a distance kin. Sounds like a spunky Bean to me.
Robin McKinney
July 29, 2010
What a wonderful life she must have had.....I commend her for staying current and living life to it's fullest. RIP Ivy Bean.
Jane Dowling
July 29, 2010
God bless you, dear woman....Prayers to all of your loved ones.
Megan Cohick
July 29, 2010
TWEET ON TWEET ON !!!
Heaven just got a lil more sweeter !
Pat Canfall
July 29, 2010
My condolences to the Bean family. Ivy may you rest in peace. Heaven has just gained another angel. Your memory will continue to live on through your family and friends. Rest in peace precious angel rest in peace.
Sherree Murray
July 29, 2010
I'm so sad! So enjoyed trying to keep up with her on Twitter - I just hope I have half her energy and spunk when I'm older. She will be missed!
July 29, 2010
may the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort strength you in your time of need.....
susie
July 29, 2010
this very intersteing a person lived as long as as she did all you can do is rememember all the good times you had with her and now shes with god hell take good care of her and god bless and god bless her and her family
mary walton
July 29, 2010
What a www.savvy Lady @ 104, Rest In Peace,( "tweet, On" )
Ren W.
July 29, 2010
We need more people like Miss Ivy...I hope to live as long and stay as active and sharp as she did.
Sallie Martin
July 29, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Cathy
July 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. I know you have a life time of memories. Rest in Peace
Bettie Welch
July 29, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
pam polinske
July 29, 2010
Ivy wow 104 yrs..... you truly have seen so many loved ones leave this earth and with be with OUr Lord to welcome you "home"
July 29, 2010
Go Ivy! 104 and Tweeting. RIP
Cynthia Jokinen
July 29, 2010
RIP "YOUNG Lady!" What a smart smart lady! May her memories help your pain and grief! Cindy a a fan of Senior Citizens
July 29, 2010
My condolences to the Bean family. May the "God of all comfort" be with them as they cope with their loss.
Troy Leong
July 29, 2010
I wish I could've been in contact with this lady...I think it's great the our older community tries new technology and has fun doing it. I hope they have some cool things in heaven for Ms Bean to try out. God bless her and her family.
Lisa
July 29, 2010
I don't know anything about Twitter at age 43-----Bless her heart to tweet @ age 104---RIP
Janie Bailey
July 29, 2010
Wow!!
What a woman!!
NEVER under estimate a Senior...they just might surprise you as Ms. Ivy did to me. She will be missed by Family and Friends. She's probably sending her Tweets on the Heaven Hotline.
jim willner
July 29, 2010
MAY THE ETERNAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HER.
k d
July 29, 2010
#rip
Lysandra Walker
July 29, 2010
Rest In Peace, Ms. Bean
nyemah
July 29, 2010
Dear Bean family I am deeply sorry for your lost. I sounds like Mrs.Ivy was a ball of fun and I am sure she will be deeply missed she is defiantly in Gods memory and one day we will see her again (Rev 21:3,4)
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