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Tanner Mullens Obituary
The family will greet friends and other family members from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Schnider Funeral Home. His funeral is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, M. Brad and Barbara (Enslow) Mullens of Great Falls; his older sister, Katelynne Marie Mullens of Great Falls; his paternal grandparents, Mike and Yovanna Mullens of Lincoln; his maternal grandparents, Mike and Linda Enslow of Meridian, Idaho, and Nanci Cloud of Spokane, Wash.; his paternal great-grandfather, Alva Gwinn of Richwood, W.Va.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Tanner was born May 14, 1999, in Great Falls, to M. Brad and Barbara J. Mullens. At the age of 3 months, he was determined to have an undiagnosed disease. He began to have epileptic seizures and was thought to have a metabolic disorder. His parents took him to numerous hospitals to try to find the cause and a cure for his ailment.
To the date of his death, the doctors were unable to pinpoint his disease. Throughout his life, Tanner lost his sight and hearing, and regressed to the state of a 1-month-old baby. He did not have the ability to control his muscles and could not do the things that a normal 12-year-old could do.
One reason for Tanner making it as long as he did was the love and constant attention given to him by his family. Tanner touched a lot of lives along the way through his strength and courage. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. Mommy's angel finally has his wings.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tanner Mullens
Chris Sorensen
August 14, 2011
In deepest sympathy
Daphne Tillman
August 13, 2011
I don't know your family or son but i read the obituarys and was sadden to here of your story. hang onto those fond memories you have of tannar and you are right he has his wings now. He is in the arms of God and Jesus Christ.
my prayers are with you all and may god bless you for the love you had for your son etc. Daphne
susan Broquist
August 13, 2011
Your Family reminds us all of Faith, Hope and Love, with the greatest being Love. How you Love your little Angel. I am sorry I could not be at the visitation. I did see the beautiful double rainbow that Tanner had sent down. God Bless you all.
~Susan from Dr Freds
August 12, 2011
Tanner's Family: Please accept our condolences at this time of your loss. Tanner completed the job God sent him here on earth to perform and can now rest whole and safe in Jesus' arms. May each of you know peace, comfort and hope in God's eternal plans for each of our lives. We are remembering you in prayer.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Psalm 46:1-4
Sue Steichen
August 11, 2011
Barbie,
I have always kept you in my heart. I am so saddened to hear that you lost your son. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.
August 11, 2011
Barb my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family,
Arleen Heintzelman your zumba friend
Sylvia Jung
August 11, 2011
I was saddened to hear of your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Karianne Halcro
August 11, 2011
In a sky full of stars, you have the comfort in knowing exactly where he is looking down on all of you. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Heather Martin
August 11, 2011
Barb and Brad and Katie - you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Tanner has the best family in the world that gave him the best life possible to him. He blessed many just by his presence. He is truly an angel. Love to all.
Helen Hackett
August 10, 2011
I was saddened to read that Tanner had passed away at the tender age of 12. I
kept up with his growth as a baby to just
recently where his photo has been displayed at the Leslies Hallmark Store
in Gt. Falls. He is now an angel and
each of you are, too; what a special
family. God Bless You.
August 10, 2011
Tanner flew up to heaven on the wings of angles. He was loved by many and will be missed. Sending thoughts and prayers for Illinois. Brad, Denise, Justin and Allyson Ford
Connie & Jon Cybulski
August 10, 2011
Sending lots of love and hugs from Illinois. I bet Tanner is playing with Joyce and Helen right about now!
a gift from God
Julie Brantley
August 10, 2011
Each child is a gift ... for a day or for years.
Heaven is more precious and real when we say "good-bye" to them early - I know...
Now your precious Tanner is whole and well. My heart goes out to you both, in your loss - one parent to another <3
August 10, 2011
To Mike and Yvonne.
So sorry about your loss. Grandchildren are so special.
Pat Lents
Billings, MT 59101
Sheila Murphy
August 10, 2011
Barb I am so sorry for your loss~ you and Brad are in my thoughts and prayers! love to you sweetie!
August 10, 2011
No you have a beautiful angle looking out for all of you. Sending you all love.
Paula, Brianne, Jordan and Kara Darling
Dennis & Pam Jackowski
August 10, 2011
Dear Mike,Yvonna and Family,Jack and I would like to offer our condolences to both of you and your family.Tanner was a very beautiful child. Dennis and Pam Jackowski
August 10, 2011
You are in our thoughts at the loss of Tanner.
The staff at Quality Life Concepts
Michelle
August 10, 2011
May God Bless you all.
August 10, 2011
Prayers to you all.
Holly, Jeff, Braydon, Alex
August 10, 2011
You will be greatly missed my sweet nephew. We cherish the time we had with you. Use your wings to soar high. We Love You Tanner Michael
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