A Memorial for Bob and Sarah Bean will be held on December 3rd at 7:00 pm at the House of Ashkelon, located at 1651 S. Park Ave., Titusville, FL 32780.

Robert E. "Bob" and Sarah L. Bean, ages 68 and 65, respectively, both of Port Orange, FL and New Philadelphia, died Friday, November 5, 2010, when their plane crashed into the wilderness of southeastern Tennessee. A friendly, hard-working and generous couple, their deaths are a tragic loss.

Bob was born July 18, 1942, in Cleveland, a son of the late Howard and Ruth (McFarland) Bean, who owned and operated Bean's Grocery in New Philadelphia. He was an outstanding mechanic and expert welder, winning a state champion automotive trouble-shooting award while just a teenager. Bob graduated from New Philadelphia High School and was employed by Empire Reeves Steel Corp. before moving to Florida in 1980. There, he worked for Pan Am World Services, often under contract to different concerns, including work at the Space Center at Cape Canaveral. Among some of Bob's personal accomplishments were the building of four homes and two airplanes.

Sarah was born on March 5, 1945, in Mansfield, a daughter of Sara (Bell) Fenton of Ashland, and the late W.E. Fenton. She was a graduate of Crestview High School, Mansfield Beauty School and North Central Technical College. Early on, she owned a beauty salon and was a respiratory therapist before embarking on a career as a registered nurse. Sarah became an instrument-certified pilot after moving to Florida. She was active in Women of Wings (WOW) working to increase interest in flight among women. She was also a passionate supporter of the abused women's shelters in Florida. Sarah was enthusiastic, focused, and dedicated to whatever she put her hands to.

In addition to Sarah's mother, survivors include two sons, Robert (Susan) Bean of Galion, and Ryen (Christine) Bean of Titusville, FL; five grandchildren, Christopher and Courtney Bean and Jason, Christopher and Sara Trespel; Bob's brother, Edward (NaHanan) Bean of FL; Sarah's sister and brother, Patti (Roger) Irvin of Ashland, and Larry (Linda) Fenton of Butler; several nieces and nephews; and many, many dear friends.