This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BEANE, FRISON, MARKS, STEED Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22659/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BEANE, Frederick D. Of Kalamazoo Fred passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2008 at his home. He was born January 29, 1933 at his family home in Irons, MI, the son of Hartwell and Louise (Frison) Beane. Fred was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Kalamazoo Public Schools at an instructor and administrator for many years until his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Shirley (Marks) Beane; 2 brothers, Richard and Kenneth Beane; and 1 sister, Dorothy Steed. Preceding him in death were his parents; and 1 brother, Hartwell Beane Jr. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services or visitation. Private interment with military honors will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/20/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.