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PVT Harry James Bean

Birth	:	22 Jun 1912 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 May 1943 Fort Knox, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	4th.004
Description	:	Son of Walter G. Bean and Minnie G. Downs Bean. Husband of Jennie Courtney Bean/Svacina. ------------------ Fairfield Ia. Daily Ledger Thursday May 13, 1943 Pg. 1 Col. 1 HARRY BEAN DIES SUDDENLY AT ARMY CAMP Local soldier entered armed forces only one month ago Pvt. Harry J. Bean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bean, 605 South Second street, became Jefferson county's ninth war casualty during the present world conflict when he died suddenly of a heart attack at Ft. Knox, Ky., late yesterday or last night. Word received here did not state the time of his death. A telegram received by his wife, Jennie Courtney Bean, who... Read More	Son of Walter G. Bean and Minnie G. Downs Bean. Husband of Jennie Courtney Bean/Svacina. ------------------ Fairfield Ia. Daily Ledger Thursday May 13, 1943 Pg. 1 Col. 1 HARRY BEAN DIES SUDDENLY AT ARMY CAMP Local soldier entered armed forces only one month ago Pvt. Harry J. Bean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bean, 605 South Second street, became Jefferson county's ninth war casualty during the present world conflict when he died suddenly of a heart attack at Ft. Knox, Ky., late yesterday or last night. Word received here did not state the time of his death. A telegram received by his wife, Jennie Courtney Bean, who lives in Ottumwa, read in part as follows: "It is with deep regret that I advise you of the death of Harry J. Bean, who died as a result of heart disease." The message was signed by Col. Briscoe, commanding officer. The body will be brought to the Hoskins funeral home and services will be in Fairfield. The time of the service cannot be announced until further word is received from Ft. Knox. It will no doubt be a full military funeral. Pvt. Bean had served in the armed forces only a month, having been inducted from Jefferson county on April 6, 1943. He reported for active duty at a reception center a week later, on April 13. He was immediately sent to Ft. Knox and had been stationed there since. Harry J. Bean was born in Fairfield on June 22, 1912. He attended grade school in this city and graduated from Fairfield high school with the class of 1930. He was a student at Iowa State college at Ames for two years. He was associated with his father in the (sic. this part not legible in microfilm image) business until about a year ago when he gained employment at the ordnance plant in Burlington. He later went to Kansas City where he was employed by the Evans-Lord Electrical Construction Co., and worked on an ordnance plant there. He was employed in Kansas City until his induction into the army last month. Harry Bean was married on January 18, 1942, to Jennie Courtney, of Ottumwa. The are parents of a daughter, Susan Kay, born January 20, 1943. Besides his wife and daughter, Pvt. Bean is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bean, Fairfield; one sister, Dora, a teacher in the high school at Highland Park, Ill., a brother, Cpl. Robert Bean, stationed on the Island of Trinidad, and other close relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bean left for Ottumwa this morning to be with the son's wife. They are expected to return to Fairfield some time this evening. ----------------------- Note: the following funeral service account listed many names of the attendees. This contributor is transcribing the entire listing, in honor of the death of Harry James Bean, and the many relatives and friends of the family so listed who paid their final respects to him - Fairfield Ia. Daily Ledger Monday May 17, 1943 Pg. 2 Col. 5 & 6 MANY ATTEND FUNERAL FOR HARRY BEAN American Legion furnished guard of honor during services One of the most beautiful floral displays ever seen in Fairfield was viewed by hundreds of relatives and friends who attended the last rites for Pvt. Harry J. Bean at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon. The entire front of the large auditorium in the church was filled with the flowers, their fragrance being noticable thoughout most of the building. Dr. Gilbert Vorhies, former pastor of the local Presbyterian church and now of Marion, Ia., delivered the sermon. Mrs. R. C. Norman and Hoyt Lutes, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. E. G. Linder, furnished the music. The large auditorium was filled to capacity by relatives and friends of Pvt. Bean. Over 100 members of the Elks lodge, of which he was a member, attended the services in a body. That organization had charge of the services at the grave. The local Post of the American Legion attended the last rites for Pvt. Bean and acted as guard of Honor during the services. They also furnished the color guard and firing squad during services at the cemetery. A. E. Turner, District Commander of the American Legion, presented the large American flag which draped the casket, to Mrs. Bean following the services at the grave. Pallbearers were George Lee, Ross Anderson, Ray Yeager, T. F. McNew, Thoburn Scott, Frank Baird, Guy Fry and DeVerne Grooms. Ushers at the church included R. C. Norman, W. E. McWilliams, John Lindauer and John Cochran. A large number of relatives and friends from other cities attended the services Sunday. They included: Mrs. J. E. Courtney, Miss Anna Courtney, Sgt. and Mrs. Glenn Milton, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee, Mrs. J. Courtney, Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Rater and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rater and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Howard and family Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Milton, Mrs. Hershel Heller, all of Ottumwa. Mrs. John Crawford, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, Roy Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Webber, all of Stockport. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wilson, Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Spessard, Mr. and Mrs.Norman Bean, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Bean, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGrew, Mrs. Earl McGrew and Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy, all of Ainsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McFarland, Bob McFarland, Mrs. Clarence Wood and Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Baker and daughters, all of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Crayne and Mrs. Harry Homer and daughter Joan of Oskaloosa. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Giles,Pulaski, Mrs. Elmer Ross and Bertha M. Ross, Memphis, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baird, Burlington; Mrs. Hugh Wightman, Mrs. F. B. Veatch and Tony, all of Kansas City, and Miss Frances Hinde, LaPorte City. The following friends of Mrs. Harry Bean, also of Ottumwa, attended the services: Miss Betty McGraw, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Grooms, Mrs. Carlton Starr, Mrs. Nellie Skinner, Mrs. Frank Skinner, Miss lottie Williams, Miss Frances Reeves, Miss Pauline Proctor, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Schwartzenback, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Hiet, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Daniels, Miss Pearl Nolte, Mrs. Tony Genochio, Mrs. Ross Turner and daughter and Mrs. Belle Monroe. Those who had charge of the large floral display included Miss Kathryn Davitt, Mrs. Wallace White and Mrs. Wilson Heflin, all of Fairfield.

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Where is PVT Harry James Bean's memorial?
PVT Harry James Bean's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did PVT Harry James Bean death?
PVT Harry James Bean death on 12 May 1943 in Fort Knox, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Where are the coordinates of the PVT Harry James Bean's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

Walter G Bean

(1884 - 1967)

Minnie G Downs Bean

(1890 - 1960)

Spouse

Siblings

Dora E “Aunt” Bean

(1911 - 1983)

Children

Susan Kay Bean Cummings

(1943 - 2019)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034