Daniel Ivan Bean

Springfield - Daniel Ivan Bean, 57, passed 09/14/07.

The man called Big Dan, seen often with a black and tan or rod in hand, Once touted as the strongest man in Maine, Yet more loving and caring than any other, Born and lived in Topsfield, became a Princeton Bomber, But realized his dream in another, Lived as a horseman, a driver, a guide, and a barber, was a champion, but most of all was a friend, a husband, a father. None were ever better. This was his time, he was ready, Let us all remember his beautiful voice shout GLORY, He loved and cherished his Lord, as well as all those to be remembered: Wife: Cathy: Son: Jesse and girlfriend Elizabeth: Daughter: Calla Sue, Children: Dale and fiancé Heidi, Nara "Gara", Terrilynn and fiancé Roger, Joshua and fiancé Sebrena, Eric, Grandchildren: Daniel, Riley, Ryan, Missy, Nathan, Brother: Dana, Sisters: Dawn and Diane, many nephews and nieces, Special Friends and Family: Johnny, Emma, Uncle Maurice, Wylder, Conrad, Elizabeth, Families: Osgood, Wheaton, Gould, Fox, Hewes, and many many others.

A visitation for family and friends will be 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday September 19 at Springfield Community Church, where funeral services will be held 2:00pm with Rev. Bruce Swan officiating. Burial will follow at the Codyville Cemtery. Friends are invited to the Springfield Community Church following the burial for refreshments and fellowship. Arrangements by Clay Funeral Home 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln.