Robert Raymond Bean Memorial Fund

Vern R. and Gail Edeline Bean established this memorial fund for their youngest son Bob who died of a malignant brain tumor on October 5, 2000, at age 34. He left his wife of 14 years---Pamela Tompkins Bean---and his four children---Nathan, Erica, Matthew, and Jessica. He also left his sisters---Caren Campbell, Rosanne Gephart, Diane Holsworth---and his brother Edward Bean. While growing up in Eureka, Bob was active in school bands and orchestras. After moving to El Cajon, CA in 1981, he became a member of the Grossmont High School marching band and the Red Robe Choir, which was chosen to perform at the Vienna Music Festival in 1983. Bob had fond memories of these music programs and often spoke of the enrichment they brought to his life. To celebrate Bob's love of music, this fund provides scholarships to outstanding music students furthering their music education. (2007)