Vincent "Bean" Leith, age 55, of the Lower Sioux Community journeyed to the spirit world on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Wood Dale Nursing Home. Vincent was born February 21, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Clarence and Clara (Green) Leith. On June 2, 2005 he was united in marriage to Lisa Miner in Sioux Falls, SD. Bean worked for Minnesota Department of Transportation in the twin cities area, and drove bus for Iyanka Dakota Bus Lines. Bean was a Traditional Fancy Dancer in his younger years. He loved singing and dancing, laughing and
having fun, and visiting with people. Bean also enjoyed playing pool, going to the Casino, and was a good cook.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 16 at the Lower Sioux Community Center. Visitation was at the Lower Sioux Community Center on Sunday with a pipe ceremony and prayer service. Services were on Monday with interment at Spring Grove Cemetery, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Online condolences may be sent at: www.stephensfuneralservice.com.
Vincent is survived by his children: Michael Leith and Duane Leith; grandchildren: Angela, Justina, Cory, Hope, and Leah; siblings: Ron (Loretta) Leith, Mike (Shelly) Leith, John (Beverly) Leith, all of Redwood Falls, Sherman (Mary) Leith of St. Paul, Rose Norcross of St. Paul, Audrey Hoff, Yvonne Leith, Clarence Leith, Jr. all of Morton, and many relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Clara, wife Lisa, nephew Waylon Chance Leith, aunts and uncles James, Pete, Levi, Alfred, Warren, Jackson, and Bernice Leith, Pauline Crow, and John and Michael Green.
