Obituary for Keith Howard Bean
Obituary: Keith H. Bean
Dateline: Alfred
Keith Howard Bean died peacefully at the Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine on February 22, 2023 with his daughter Mariann, his son Kirk & wife Wendy, & his granddaughters Amy & Vanessa, as well as his faithful dog TJ, by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ann Marshall Bean (who died March 28, 2018) and is survived by his three children, Joel Bean and wife Mary, Kirk Bean and wife Wendy, and Mariann Bean; and his brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Althea Bean. Keith was a brother to predeceased siblings Raymond, Reggie, Deborah, Kay & he was Grandpa (formerly Beeps!) to 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. During the last several months of his life, his granddaughter Amy and her partner Ryan, as well as his daughter Mariann, became caregivers for Keith.
Keith was born on October 5,1932 on the side of the road in North Shapleigh, Maine. He was delivered by the man whose granddaughter, Ann, he would one day marry. In childhood, Keith and his siblings were raised on a farm in Waterboro and he graduated from Waterboro High School in 1951. As a young man, Keith set out into the world, serving in the Korean War for the US Army in 1953 to 1955, wiring pillboxes and helping build Camp Casey. Following his time in Korea, he married Ann in 1957 and worked hard as a truck driver until his retirement.
A talented harmonica player, Keith embraced his musical side in his later years, recording albums with his brother Gordon and playing music with a host of talented country musicians. Touring the country on motorcycles and later becoming snowbirds in Texas with an RV in tow, Keith and his wife Ann embraced adventure and fun in the last decades of their lives. Another of Keith’s many talents was for woodworking. A fine craftsman, his many creations decorate the homes of his entire family and many of his friends. He was ingenious and always busy creating new designs for custom furniture pieces through his final years. His family will cherish the heirlooms he leaves behind.
Keith is remembered by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as a generous and loving person. He was always very opinionated and enjoyed a rousing and lively debate. In order of age, Grandpa’s grandchildren are Katie Bean, Vickie Bodwell, Kirk Bean, Danny Bean, Holly Khiel, Amy Khiel, Vanessa Haskell, Nate Hanson, Grace Moreau, and Jenny Hanson. Grandpa’s great grandchildren are Cote, Kaleb, Noah, Isaiah, Leah, Adam, Kasey, Brooklyn, Westin, Warren, Alicia, Max, Bennett, Kaelani, Gabriella, Josiah, Keith, Freddie Lyra & Sawyer.
A memorial service celebrating Keith’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Alfred Parish Church, followed by light luncheon next door in the parish hall. You may visit with Keith’s family beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the church.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, May 31st at 10:00 a.m.at Evergreen Cemetery in Alfred.
Online condolences and tributes may be shared at Keith’s Book of Memories at www.bibbersautumngreen.com
Keith’s family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Southern Maine for their incredible care over the past year.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Keith’s memory to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 or www.animalwelfaresociety.org
Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial at Autumn Green, 47 Oak St., in Alfred.
Dateline: Alfred
Keith Howard Bean died peacefully at the Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine on February 22, 2023 with his daughter Mariann, his son Kirk & wife Wendy, & his granddaughters Amy & Vanessa, as well as his faithful dog TJ, by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ann Marshall Bean (who died March 28, 2018) and is survived by his three children, Joel Bean and wife Mary, Kirk Bean and wife Wendy, and Mariann Bean; and his brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Althea Bean. Keith was a brother to predeceased siblings Raymond, Reggie, Deborah, Kay & he was Grandpa (formerly Beeps!) to 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. During the last several months of his life, his granddaughter Amy and her partner Ryan, as well as his daughter Mariann, became caregivers for Keith.
Keith was born on October 5,1932 on the side of the road in North Shapleigh, Maine. He was delivered by the man whose granddaughter, Ann, he would one day marry. In childhood, Keith and his siblings were raised on a farm in Waterboro and he graduated from Waterboro High School in 1951. As a young man, Keith set out into the world, serving in the Korean War for the US Army in 1953 to 1955, wiring pillboxes and helping build Camp Casey. Following his time in Korea, he married Ann in 1957 and worked hard as a truck driver until his retirement.
A talented harmonica player, Keith embraced his musical side in his later years, recording albums with his brother Gordon and playing music with a host of talented country musicians. Touring the country on motorcycles and later becoming snowbirds in Texas with an RV in tow, Keith and his wife Ann embraced adventure and fun in the last decades of their lives. Another of Keith’s many talents was for woodworking. A fine craftsman, his many creations decorate the homes of his entire family and many of his friends. He was ingenious and always busy creating new designs for custom furniture pieces through his final years. His family will cherish the heirlooms he leaves behind.
Keith is remembered by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as a generous and loving person. He was always very opinionated and enjoyed a rousing and lively debate. In order of age, Grandpa’s grandchildren are Katie Bean, Vickie Bodwell, Kirk Bean, Danny Bean, Holly Khiel, Amy Khiel, Vanessa Haskell, Nate Hanson, Grace Moreau, and Jenny Hanson. Grandpa’s great grandchildren are Cote, Kaleb, Noah, Isaiah, Leah, Adam, Kasey, Brooklyn, Westin, Warren, Alicia, Max, Bennett, Kaelani, Gabriella, Josiah, Keith, Freddie Lyra & Sawyer.
A memorial service celebrating Keith’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Alfred Parish Church, followed by light luncheon next door in the parish hall. You may visit with Keith’s family beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the church.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, May 31st at 10:00 a.m.at Evergreen Cemetery in Alfred.
Online condolences and tributes may be shared at Keith’s Book of Memories at www.bibbersautumngreen.com
Keith’s family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Southern Maine for their incredible care over the past year.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Keith’s memory to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 or www.animalwelfaresociety.org
Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial at Autumn Green, 47 Oak St., in Alfred.