Lydia Bean

Lydia Margaret Bean died on July 24, 2008 at the Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Residence in DePere, WI. She was born on May 11, 1923 at home in Winthrop, Mass. to Elmer Wharton and Laura (Morrow) Wharton.

She graduated from Somerville High School in Massachusettes in 1940 and attended business school to learn to operate adding machines. She married her high school sweetheart Charles L. Bean on April 11, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2002.

Lydia worked for Hood Milk Company for many years and she also worked for American Mutual Insurance Company doing data entry for over 10 years. She retired to North Carolina in 1982 and enjoyed gardening, quilting, and reading.

Lydia is survived by 3 children: Judith "Judy" (David) Meek of Pulaski, WI, Charles L. Jr. (Susan) Bean of Salem, MA, and Elizabeth "Betsy" (William) Fearnow of Paradise Valley, AZ.

She is further survived by 4 grandchildren: Janet (Paul) Wervey of Mukwanago, WI; Scott (Frances) Meek of Shiocton, WI; and Sarah (Jeff) Fearnow of Tucson, AZ; R. Dawson (Maggie) Fearnow of Phoenix, AZ; 2 great grandchildren: Jacob Wervey and Micaela Fearnow; a 3rd great grandchild is expected in November, 2008.

Lydia was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers: Elmer Wharton, Jr. and John E. Wharton; and her sister Ruth Symonds.

A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, WI, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

The family would like to thank Dr. Steve Turzinski, Dr. Steve Asma, and Dr. Carrie Thoms for all their care and concern. A debt of thanks is also due to the staff of Renaissance Assisted Living for the loving care Mum received for 2 ½ years. We would also want to thank the staff of the Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Residence who made Mum's last days so comfortable.