Patricia Bean

Patricia Bean, age 90, passed away on January 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born in Detroit to William Green and Anna (Schultz) Green. She married Raymond Bean, the love of her life, at Holy Redeemer Church in Detroit 66 years ago. The couple made their home in Royal Oak and were active members at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica. Patty had a song on her lips and joy in her heart. She thanked God for each day and saw the beauty and potential in every person she met. In her youth, Patty enjoyed ice skating, horse-back riding, Girls Scouts, and her large, loving Green family, who remained dear to her throughout the years. Patricia was a registered nurse and worked as a nursing school instructor. She was a volunteer at Beaumont Hospital assisting with surgical recovery and rocking premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit. She sang in the Shrine Adult Choir for 42 years and was a member of the Resurrection Choir. Patty was a devoted Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout den mother, Life Issues coordinator at Shrine Parish and Birth Right volunteer. She was the "neighborhood nurse" on Royal Oak's Sunset Boulevard, intervening for everything from bloody noses to life-threatening emergencies. Patty and Ray bravely led seven children on camping adventures across the United States and Canada, teaching a love and respect of nature, and modeling strength and perseverance. In retirement, Patty and Ray loved their annual relaxing weeks at Interlochen State Park, enjoying the musical performances at the Arts Camp. Patty's door was always open, and she filled her home with love, laughter, prayer, play, music, and great food. All were welcome there. Beloved wife of Raymond Bean. Loving mother of Michael (Colleen) Bean, Catherine (Randall) Foss, David (Mary Kay) Bean, Lawrence (Catherine) Bean, James (Wendy) Bean, Ann Marie (Michael) Wattai and Stephen (Marci) Bean. Proud grandmother of Alexander, Amanda, Andrew, Christopher, Danielle, Erin, Elizabeth, Jasper, Matthew, Meghan, Michelle, and Patrick and of nine great-grandchildren: Asher, Caleb, Gideon, Harrison, Ivy, James, Rosalind, Silas and Soren. Dear sister of James Green and Joanne Colasinski. Predeceased by her siblings: Margaret West, William Green, Catherine Coury, Mary Bartush and Virginia Gorno. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the staff of Mendelson Assisted Living and the Lourdes Senior Community for their kind and loving care of Patty. For public health safety, the funeral Mass at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica will be private. The Mass will be live streamed at 10:01 am on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from the church at the following link: https://www.shrinechurch.com/mass-livestream Memorial contributions to Right to Life-Lifespan, St. Vincent DePaul Society at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, or Lourdes Senior Community are appreciated. Links and addresses below. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. Right to Life - LIFESPAN 32540 Schoolcraft Road, Suite 100 Livonia, MI 48150-4305 http://milifespan.org/donate/ St Vincent DePaul Society c/o The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica 2100 W. 12 Mile Road Royal Oak, MI 48073-3910 Lourdes Senior Community 2300 Watkins Lake Read Waterford MI 48328 https://lourdesseniorcommunity.networkforgood.com/projects/60777-ensuring-our-legacy-for-future-generations Note: If the livestream funeral service is joined before 10:01 am, it may not play correctly. If necessary, close the link and open again after 10:01. A You Tube link for replay will be posted at a later date.

Patricia Bean

September 16, 1930 - January 29, 2021