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LaRue Bean Obituary
LaRue White BEAN Born April 26, 1926 in Ogden, Utah. LaRue was raised in Porterville, CA. Becoming one of the first United Airline stewardesses, she was based in Seattle where she met and married the love of her life, M. Lamont Bean. Together they raised their four children. She later enjoyed residing in Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Bellevue. A lover of music, gardening, homemaking, and traveling, LaRue enjoyed life to its fullest. Many remember her beautiful singing voice, her culinary skills and her talent with flowers. LaRue passed away peaceably in her sleep, August 26, 2006 in Bellevue, WA. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ella and Willis White, and her brother, Richard White. She is survived by her four children, Marc, Stephen, Deborah and Bradford Bean, her brothers, Bud and Don White, and her sister, Glenda Anderson. LaRue was the proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She had a great love for her Heavenly Father and was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006 with Viewing at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 Noon. LDS Bellevue 1st Ward Chapel, 10675 NE 20th St., Bellevue, WA 98004. Interment will be at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue, WA.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joe Forde
September 1, 2006
My first and last rememberances of LaRue are of her welcoming me with a smile, a hug and a lot of fanfare normally reserved for celebrities. I first met the Bean Family through Steve during my junior high school days in Seattle. Unlike other homes in the neighborhood, the Bean home was located far from the street, down a long curvy driveway, shaded by big trees and towering shrubs. It looked rather imposing to a young fellow like myself, and might have discouraged a few from wandering down the driveway to see who was home. Yet like a the light at the end of the tunnel, LaRue always had a warm welcome waiting whenever I showed up to see Steve and Debbie. That Bean trademark of outstretched arms and a smile are a legacy LaRue passed on to her children. She also taught them how to throw a party, to laugh and show enthusiasm for life. LaRue was also expressive and had a flair for drama. If you can appreciate that these qualities are the spice of life, then you will always be able to hold LaRue in your heart as I do.
Mischa & Howard Leendertsen
August 31, 2006
When my husband Howard was a very young man just starting his career, we went together to the Bean residence to install a stereo system. I felt uncomfortable tagging along, but LaRue made us feel welcome and treated us as honored guests. We never forgot her kindness and have tried to follow her lovely example as to how to treat people as equals. Godspeed LaRue. Mischa and Howard Leendertsen.
Tim Wilson
August 30, 2006
As the former Manager of Onboard Service for United Airlines in Seattle, I try to follow the news from Seattle. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Tim Wilson
United Airlines, Chicago.
RICK IVES
August 30, 2006
I have not visited with "Mrs. Bean" since my high school days almost 40 years ago when I was a good friend of her son Stephen. She cared deeply about her children and always welcomed us graciously into her home. My deepest sympathies go out to all of her family.
Rick Ives
Twisp, WA
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