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1924 - 2007
Graveside services for Emil Ernest Bean, 82, of Silsbee will be 4:00 pm Saturday at R. S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home.
Mr. Bean died May 8, 2007 at his residence.
A native of Kirbyville, Emil had lived in Silsbee for 53 years. He was retired from the US Postal Service. Mr. Bean was a US Air Force veteran, serving in WWII, the Occupation of Japan and the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Lundberg Bean of Silsbee; daughter Dixie Van Haverbeke and husband Jim of Silsbee; son Doyle Prentice Bean and wife Deb of Orange; sister Opal Baxter of Searcy, Arkansas and grandchildren D. J., Drew and Dallas Bean.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Attn: Dr. Alex Duarte, Research, Office of University Advancement UTMB, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555-0148.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Tuesday May 22, 2007 at
11:49 AM
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I praise God that we were together last summer and had such a nice visit! You have been in our thoughts and prayers.
~~Gary and Myrrel Lee Low, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Norman and Bonnie Nichols
purplemoonfarm@juno.com
Sunday May 20, 2007 at
11:23 PM
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Remember with happiness all the wonderful thoughtful deeds that uncle Emil did and his love for mankind. He is still alive in the hearts of those who were blessed to share his time on this earth.
A favorite verse of condolence and comfort -
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Burn what is left of me and scatter the ashes to the wind
to help the flowers grow.
If you must bury something, let it be my faults, my weaknesses,
and all my prejudice against my fellow man.
Give my soul to God,
and If by chance you wish to remember me,
do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you.
If you do all I have asked, I will live forever.
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Nancy Annette Nichols
Friday May 18, 2007 at
3:26 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are for Dottie, Dixie and Doyle since Norman called me with the news.
I can remember Uncle Emil mostly through pictures that mother had- especially the one of him in uniform. I also remember Mother always smiled when speaking of him. May God bless this family.
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Martha (Marti) Jean Nichols Stanford)
Tuesday May 15, 2007 at
8:11 PM
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I was very sorry to hear that my Uncle Emil had died. My mother, Jessie Mae Bean Nichols, was the middle one of his three older sisters. She always smiled when she spoke of him, and affectionately called him 'Brother'. I didn't get to see him much (always lived 'up north'), but will never forget his ready grin, and his wonderful sense of humor that impressed me since I was a teenager (many, many years ago). He left a wonderful legacy, as witnessed on this condolence page.
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Karl & Patsy Willingham
Tuesday May 15, 2007 at
2:02 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, we share in your loss because we both thought so much of Mr. Bean. We were talking about him because he was our mail carrier all the years we lived in Silsbee. We had to put a new roof on our house and Karl decided he was going to do the job. Well he was just getting started and Mr. Bean came by and he look up at Karl and said you are doing that all wrong. He got on the roof and showed Karl how to lay the shingles along the edge and along the top and also in the middle, well that was over 30 years ago and as far as we know those shingles are still on the house. He always had time for friends. We will miss him and his wonderful spirit. Our prayers Patsy and Karl
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Jim & Karen Griffin
jimgriffin@prodigy.net
Sunday May 13, 2007 at
4:57 PM
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Dear Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
With love, Jim and Karen Griffin
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Ken Hatch
Hatken88@aol.com
Sunday May 13, 2007 at
1:26 AM
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We wish to express our sincere sympathy . . . . May fond memories of your loved one fill your hearts and homes with peace and comfort . . . . Gladys and Ken Hatch, Silsbee neighbors
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Bob and Jackie Battle
Friday May 11, 2007 at
4:52 PM
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Bob and I have wonderful memories of Emil as well as the rest of your family. Bob always said he wished he have several more employees just like Emil. Also. memories of some wonderful times at the P.O. socials over the years. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless.
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Cathy Humphrey
Thursday May 10, 2007 at
9:48 AM
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I did not know Mr. Bean personally however, I do know his daughter, Dixie. She is a sweet, kind, wonderful person and I am sure Mr. Bean had a big part in that. My thoughts are with you in this time of sorry.
Sincerely,
Cathy Humphrey
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