Ben Sullivan Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Kansas City, Missouri

Ben Sullivan, 23, passed away November 8, 2009 in Houston, TX. Ben was a loving, gentle, kind, generous man who was beloved by all who knew him. A prayer service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at Visitation Church, 5141 Main St., Kansas City, MO with visitation to follow until 6 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11 a.m. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Ben Sullivan Memorial Fund that will be established to help better understand causes and cures for depression. Ben was born December 31, 1985 in Kansas City, MO. He attended Visitation Grade School, Bishop Miege High School, and received a BS in Aerospace Engineering from St. Louis University where he was a member of the Cycling Team. Ben moved to Houston, TX, in 2008 to work for NASA. He is survived by his parents, Ted and Sue Sullivan; his brother, Tim Sullivan, all of Kansas City; his grandparents, Clarence & Lorraine Bruemmer of Jefferson City, MO; numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family would appreciate the sharing of memories about Ben from his many family & friends via online condolences. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home, 816-444-2060)

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Sue,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as your heart is still feeling the pain from loss of your wonderful son. Thank God for the love you shared as you cherish the loving memories that will always be with you.
Who knew that one year later that I would be greiving the loss of my grandson. Thank you for remembering me, even in your time of sorrow.
We must all live each day letting the ones we love know how we feel because we never know when that opportunity is gone...

Idella Daniels

November 08, 2010 | Kansas City, KS

Ted and Family, I wanted to let you know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers today.

Christi Thompson

November 08, 2010 | Blue Springs, MO

Dear Ted, Just though our short conversations, I know how much you loved both your sons. I want you to know how sadden I was to hear the news of your son's death. I will keep your family in my prayers and hope there will a time for healing for all of you. You are truly one of the kindest men I know, and I know you son could be nothing less.
May God help you find Peace and Healing
All my love, Sheila MacDonell Overland Solutions

November 24, 2009

Dear Ted and Sue,

I'm so sorry for your loss. When I heard the news I was shocked. I remember Ben as a bright, loveable boy back in the days when I was at Visitation and he was a friend of my son growing up.

I would most certainly like to contribute to the Ben Sullivan Memorial Fund in his memory. Please let me know the details to make a donation.

Depression is a terrible disease. And to lose a son so young must be unbearable. As a parent my heart goes...

Tom Bruetsch

November 20, 2009 | Atlanta, GA

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Elise Feinberg

November 19, 2009 | Lawrence, KS

Dear Ted, Sue and Tim,

I know this is indescribable pain right now. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.

Peggy DeSeure

November 19, 2009

Ted, Tim & Sue - Ben was such a bright spirit and a joy to spend time with. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Rose Dillon

November 19, 2009 | Philadelphia, PA

Dear Ted & Sue,

My dear son John suffered this two years ago. They were both classmates at Bishop Miege but I do not believe they knew each other. John's twin cousin, Laura, is a bridge between both these wonderful and sensitive young men. There is a difference to this type of tragedy and sometimes it can be helpful to speak with someone who has been there. There is a local organization that has been helpful to my wife and I: www.sass-mokan.com. I (and or my wife) would be...

Bill Kleine

November 17, 2009 | Prairie Village, KS

Dear Ted & family - I only knew Ben from the light in your eyes when you talked about him. My heart is aching for your heartbreak and surely God is cradling Ben in his arms as he is you during this grief.

Olga Barratt

November 17, 2009 | Kansas City, MO

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