January 19 1938 June 22 2019 (age 81)
Carolyn “Ky” Frances Bean, age 81 of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at a local care facility. She was born on January 19, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Azel E. and Celene E. (Rowe) Bean. She was a graduate of Ridgewood High School’s Class of 1955 in New Jersey, and went on to attend Boston Conservatory of Music to pursue her Bachelor’s degree. Carolyn worked as an Administrative Assistant at Mitsubishi in New York City, the Orchestral Hall in Chicago, and Topco in Skokie, Illinois. In 1995, Carolyn moved to Grand Haven and became a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where she eventually became a Lay Reader and Eucharistic Minister. Carolyn loved the arts and music, and after her move to Grand Haven, joined the Central Park Players. Her last production was playing the lead part in “On Golden Pond” at the age of 75. Carolyn was a musician who enjoyed playing the piano, doing word search puzzles, reading, and watching old movies. Carolyn is lovingly remembered by her sister, Eleanor Hinchman of Grand Haven; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Chastain. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church at a later date. Interment will be at Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of North Ottawa Community or the Central Park Players. Donations may be made to: Hospice of North Ottawa Community 1309 Sheldon Road, Grand Haven MI 49417 Tel: 1-616-846-2015 Web: supportnochs.org Central Park Players P.O. Box 564, Grand Haven MI 49417 Tel: 1-616-843-3906 Web: www.centralparkplayers.org/donate
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Carolyn Ky Frances Bean January 19 1938 June 22 2019 (age 81).
Death notice for the town of: Grand Haven, state: Michigan