Patricia “Patte” Hlavin Bean, 63, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., died Sept. 21, 2016, after nearly eight years battling cancer. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, Sept. 24, from 2-5 p.m. at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center, 754 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Fla. A celebration of life will take place later in Texas.
She was born Jan. 24, 1953, in Berwyn, Ill., the daughter of Ruth and Frank Hlavin. She graduated from York Community High School in Elmhurst and the University of Arizona in Tucson.
She was a devoted mother, a talented painter and interior designer, and a great cook.
She married Kenneth Leigh Bean on June 9, 1979, in Elmhurst. He survives, along with their children, Katie Bean, Phil Bean and wife Richelle, and Sam Bean. She also is survived by her mother, Ruth, and her brothers, Peter and Paul Hlavin. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Trustbridge Health, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or www.trustbridge.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Howard-Quattlebaum.