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Grant Graybill Obituary

Graybill, Grant Colvin 35, Self-Employed Videographer, died Saturday, June 17, 2017. An outdoorsman, an adventurer, a laugher, a dreamer, always first on the dance floor, the life of the party, a beloved uncle "Dunk," and a loyal friend to all; Grant will be greatly missed. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, June 23, at St. James Episcopal Church. Survived by his parents, Jacob and Susan Graybill; sister, Mary Jane (Jeff), niece, Layla Louise, nephew, Hayes Hedrick Mullen; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Shelley and Louise Graybill, and Roy and Dorothy Hayes. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas, 555 N. Woodlawn, Ste. 3105, Wichita, KS 67208; and Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2017.

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Erika Bonner-Jamerson

July 31, 2025

Missing you my friend

Laura Gramlich

June 14, 2021

I miss Grant's smile and humor. He was such a genuine person who never met a stranger. I enjoyed seeing him at our Kemper Reunions. He's on my mind especially today. Hugs to the family.

July 5, 2017

My dear friend Susan. I am so sad to hear about Grant. Your families are in our prayers and thoughts.
Cynthia Bruns

Jake Griselda

June 30, 2017

How did he die?

GDB

June 30, 2017

Grief over the death of a loved one is normal, and may be properly expressed. After the death of his close friend Lazarus, Jesus gave way to tears, (John 11:35). Please be assured, your pain does not go unnoticed. God cares.

June 28, 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Our sincere sympathy.
The Huelsman and Priest families

Christy Diffenbaugh

June 26, 2017

I am so incredibly heartbroken to hear about your son! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!

Kristi Vermillion

June 23, 2017

May you rest in eternal peace sweet Grant. You were such a kind soul. You will be missed tremendously.

Bob Jones

June 23, 2017

Jake and Susan,

I was shocked to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to both of you. Jan and I will be praying for you during this hard time.

Michael and Cindy Miller

June 23, 2017

Dearest Graybill family, We had the awesome privilege and honor to know your precious Grant for too short of a time. He shared his youth, laughter, and humor with us, which only made us long for more! In the short time we knew him, we knew he was one of those rare and beautiful souls! An incredible star that shines so brilliantly only to go too quickly. An Angel who blessed all who knew him with his presence for too brief of time. Through his passing, this Angel has taught me to love more deeply, to hold my friends and loved ones tightly and let them know how precious they are more frequently if not daily, for tomorrow is never promised. So to Grant we will say,"Thank you Grant for teaching us to love more fervently. If I could turn back the hands of time I would let you know how awesome you are, how loved and needed you are. Such a rare treasure you are! So Grant, though we didn't know you for very long we already knew we loved you. You will be deeply missed." To the Graybill family, you are in our thoughts and our daily prayers. Thank you for blessing us with such an awesome young man...we are deeply sorry. In God's Love, The Millers

Allison Kaster

June 23, 2017

Jake and Susan,

I am so sorry for your loss of Grant. I enjoyed the times Grant and I spent floating around in the pool together and many other memorable times. He had a kind and gentle heart. He will be missed.

Allison

Karen Bullard

June 23, 2017

My heart breaks for your loss. I can remember how proud you were of Grant. Sending you healing thoughts as you celebrate his life and the joy he brought to you

Nancy McCorgary

June 23, 2017

My thoughts are with your family. Grant was a great friend, always ready to help me with anything, never would ask for anything in return. A friend I could never forget. He will be greatly missed!

June 23, 2017

We are thinking of you , our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Phil & Connie Gibbons

Eric Russell

June 22, 2017

Susan and Jake,

We are sorry for loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jinx Moore

June 22, 2017

Dear Susan and Jake,

I was so sad to learn if your son's passing. I cannot imagine enduring such a loss.

Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Jinx moore

Working Families United Inc Dena Edwards

June 22, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to the Graybill family.

Bev Gipson

June 21, 2017

May God hold Grant and all of your family in his tender and merciful arms and bring comfort in knowing he is at peace. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Roy Lawrence

June 21, 2017

I'll never forget the adventures of Jeninnifer babysitting Grant and Mary Jane, watching them grow up! His candle burned out long before it should have! I'm so sorry for your loss, and the loss of what he was giving back to others! Roy Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence Vance

June 21, 2017

I will always remember grants 'lady Remington' haircut! He kept me on my toes. I am saddened by the loss of such an amazing young man. My heart, and my families heart and prayers are with your family. Love, the lawrences and the Vances

Jeff and Jenni Halligan

June 21, 2017

Dear Susan and Jake,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we will remember you in prayer. Sending all our love to you and Maryjane and all the family.

Emilie Howse Murray

June 21, 2017

I will never forget how wonderful M.J.,Grant, and Brant were on Pershing with our kids!!! Bob would say here comes the Best Babysitters in the world and right on our street!!! They all saved us!!! Love You, Emilie,Makala,Cramer,and Daniel Howse

Patty Statham

June 21, 2017

Susan and Jake,
I'm so, so sorry...

Patty Statham

McKenzie Lippincott

June 21, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Grant was a fun free spirited person and a hoot to be around. Your family will be in our prayers. God Bless

Laura Gramlich

June 21, 2017

Our most sincere condolences to your family from the entire Kemper Alumni Association board of directors.

Mike Reed

June 21, 2017

So sorry for for your loss

Susan Brownlee

June 21, 2017

I was so sorry to hear this! All of you are in our prayers.

Kelly D. Abbey

June 21, 2017

I will miss this young man.

Matthew Reed

June 21, 2017

My heart goes out to the family. God Bless...

June 21, 2017

Dear Graybill Family,

"Life is eternal; and love is immortal; and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight."

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kindest regards,

Sally Andrews

Kelli Omo

June 20, 2017

Jake and Susan, I am just so very sorry.

Edward and Rebekah Robinson

June 20, 2017

Jake and Susan,
We wish you peace during this most difficult time, and pray that you will be wrapped in the warming love of your family and friends. Our hearts grieve with yours.
Ed and Beka

James & Debra Burgardt

June 20, 2017

Jake & Susan our prayers are with you to give strength though,
The season of life is here
And the reason to live is clear
We've waited 'till who knows when
For the time to begin again
It's more than the change of time
It's something that's in all our minds
That no matter where or when
For endings are only
Places where all things begin
And the end is near
Of things we have grown to fear
We worry and reason why
With the times that change our lives
But more than the changing time
Is the image in all our minds
Of where it should be or when
For endings are always
Places where all things begin
Oh, look at the sun
On every stage, in everyone
Ah, stand in the light
As we get on, we will put up a fight
(Places where) all things begin...

We will miss hearing him say:
(Theirs Big Daddy Jim & Mamma B)

You will always be in our hearts.

Nancy Avery

June 20, 2017

So so sorry for your pain. I cannot believe he is gone. May God bless you.

David Hoffman

June 20, 2017

Jake and Susan
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I can't imagine. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Hoffman

June 20, 2017

Prayers for your family!

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