Norman Nelson Bean, 90, died June 9, 2010 at his residence in Sebastian. He was born in Birmingham, Mich., and lived in Sebastian for 25 years coming from Vero Beach. He moved to Vero Beach in 1977 and owned two successful businesses, The Frame Up and Tropic Furniture Center, before retiring in 1988. He served in the US Navy during World War II. He was a Christian and attended St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church located in Sebastian for 20 years.
Survivors include his sons, Norman W. Bean of Athens, Tenn., David A. Bean of Sebastian; daughter, Diane S. Crockett of Sebastian; brother, Russell Bean of Mesquite, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Corinne E. Bennett in 2007 and brother, Jule Bean.
A Memorial service will be held at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, date to be announced.