Grant Mullen Obituary
Grant G. Mullen, 30, of New Hampshire, formerly of Texas, passed away suddenly on the morning of Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Gary G. Mullen of Kutztown and Joan Hayfield of Blakeslee. He was employed at Raytheon as a Senior Logistics Specialist. In July of 1999, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Survivors: Son, Treven M.; father, Gary, and his wife Brenda; mother, Joan; brother, David Applegate of Media; paternal grandfather, Horace Mullen of Wescosville; two stepbrothers, David Smith of Vass, NC, Steve Smith of Easton. Services: 11 a.m., Friday, April 13, at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Calling 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial to follow with military honors at Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com Contributions: In memory of Grant may be made payable to Treven Mullen Trust Fund c/o the funeral home 18102.
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Aiden Mullen
July 25, 2022
I heard about this years and years ago n I´ve just been trying to find treven my brother ever since
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May 11, 2012
Love you
Andrea and Alan Kurtz
April 19, 2012
Joan and Gary, we were saddened to learn of Grant's passing. We only knew Grant as a young child, it seems that he grew into a fine man. We were neighbors , in Allentown, back in the 80's. Our hearts go out to you.
Peggy Hickerson
April 16, 2012
I didn't know Grant personally;only at work, but I sincerely send my condolences to his family.
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Justin Koller
April 15, 2012
My new biggest regret is not keeping in touch with my friend these past few years. I spent countless days with Grant throughout high school and I will always remember him as the intelligent person he was. I will never think of Grant without a feeling of happiness. Please accept my condolences, we have lost someone special.
Dan Boreman
April 14, 2012
R.I.P. Grant.
Steve Castillo
April 14, 2012
Grant u were one of kind. I have never met anyone like u, ever. A truly great friend, soldier, and father. My deepest condolences. Til we meet again.
Dolores Reifinger
April 13, 2012
I babysat Grant when he was very young. He was one of the best kids to babysit, except when there was a problem with Downy, his little piglet stuffed animal. About 8 months ago I found him on Facebook as I was trying to catch up with his mom. It was great to talk to him. I only wish it could have been in person. He grew up to be an incredible young man. I pray Treven follows in his daddy's footsteps with his compassion and drive. We need a lot more people like that in this world.
Anne
April 13, 2012
Dear Treven,
I know you and your dad only through the numerous amount of pictures I would get of both of you and by the conversations I would have with your grandmom. I hope someday to meet you because you are a special little boy.
Mark
April 13, 2012
Dear Joan,
In the 20+ years I have known you I have never seen you so happy! To give up everything you have to move to NH to take care of Grant and Treven goes to show what a warm and loving person you are. You have an overwhelming amount of love in your heart that I knew would blanket Grant and Treven forever. Treven is truly blessed to have an amazing grandmom. I love you. Mark
Mark
April 13, 2012
In the 20+ years I have known you I have never seen you so happy! When you told me you were quitting the job you loved and putting you dream home up for sale to move to NH to take care of Grant and Treven You had to convince me for I thought you were kidding, remember? You have an overwhelming amount of love in your heart that I knew would blanket Grant and Treven forever. Treven is truly blessed to have an amazing grandmom. I love you. Mark
Russ Bodine
April 13, 2012
I enjoyed serving with Grant; he was a great personality in a great person. I am glad that I had the chance to communicate with him the day before he passed and am very sorry that he is gone. My God bless Grant's friends and family.
Debbie Davila
April 13, 2012
To Grant Mullen's Family,
I may have met your son Grant for a short time but me and my family were lucky to have met him. In doing this we met his little boy, your grandson Treven. May Our Lord Above guide him home. May he Bless little Treven on a right path and keep him well taken care of.
Grant, thank you for being my sister Sylvia's dear friend. You will be missed!
clifford kuhns
April 13, 2012
Dear Grant we were at your service today it was awesome a lot of respect for you though i did not know you personally after today the way everyone spoke about you i feel like i knew you.so may you rest in peace and watch over your son treven.god bless you
Mindy Avis
April 13, 2012
Kind hearted, genuine, hysterically funny, brilliant, sweet, handsome, and so much more...yes you were. And that spirit of yours, well it aint ever gonna stop! You are one of a kind. Few can make such an impact as you have. Till we meet again. Rest Easy my friend.
Rick Madrigal
April 13, 2012
Grant was more than a friend, he was a member of our family. He helped us when we thought all hope was gone. He was our angel from heaven and our hero. It breaks my heart everyday to know he's gone, but ironically, he has been watching over us and still continues to bless us to this day. We're always going to be in touch with Treven so we can tell him stories about you. Trust me, stories we do have!
We love you, Grant. We can never thank you enough.
Your family in El Paso, Tx.
Rick, Joanne, Minna and Miki
R.I.P. Grant Mullen
Betty (Steinmetz) Reyes
April 13, 2012
Aunt Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of Grant's passing. I know he was loved very dearly by everyone. May God bless you and Uncle Gary and Treven during this hard time. I am sure Grant is smiling down on you.
Dave Casmus
April 13, 2012
To all of Grant Mullen's friends and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Grant was a superb Field Engineer at Raytheon and a great guy. He will be missed by all who know him. V/R
Amanda Angelone
April 13, 2012
There are many things that happen in life that I don't understand, especially the fact that you're gone so soon. You have certainly left your mark and your legacy will without a doubt live on...you are loved beyond measure. El Monster is going to grow into a great man; it's in his genes. Treven, your daddy loved you more than anything, he was so proud that you were his son. To Grants family, I feel deeply for you. I hope that you heal gently and find solace in knowing that he made a huge/enduring impact in the hearts and lives of many.
Rory Reed
April 13, 2012
Grant will be deeply missed by all Raytheon and Patriot worlwide personnel. He was and always wil be remembered as a legacy.
He was a greatasset here in Kuwait and an expert on what he did.
Jeanine Boreman-Seier
April 13, 2012
I and my family extend our deepest sympathy during this most difficult time. God bless.
Toby and Amanda Kohler
April 12, 2012
So sorry for your loss....sending our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Himes
April 12, 2012
Grant, Kaylee (your God daughter) asked for you today. I told her you were in heaven. She asks "Can I die to go with Nino & Jesus?". I cries with her a bit and she couldn't understand. She then said "But if Nino is there I wanna go cuz it's awesome"....she will always remember how awesome you were and we will always be blessed that you were part of our little family.
The Adame Family
April 12, 2012
To the Mullen Family,
Our deepest condolences goes out to your family and to our little cousin Treven.. Grant was a good man.. I am honored to have known him.. Grant, you will be missed man.. Rock in Heaven man!!
Michael Lindsay
April 12, 2012
TO the Grant Mullen Family, I had the pleasure of working with your son when we were in Texas at Raytheon. The thing that impressed me the most was that no matter what we were working on or how the late the hours, his son was his number priority. Grant you will be missed.
April 12, 2012
Gary,Brenda and extended family.We're so for you're loss.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest condolences,Marty and Lynn
Ray Garcia
April 12, 2012
You will be missed, I will never forget all the fun/crazy times we all shared together! Stay Rad homie! I know your watching down on us.
hank and rhea Darrow
April 11, 2012
i am honor to meet your son.his a smart and coolest guy i ever meet.were still shock i know his in the better place now.
Dan & Sandy Clark
April 11, 2012
Gary & Brenda we are sorry to hear about your loss. I cant even imagine the pain and suffering you guys are feeling. As for Treven my heart goes out to him. He has been robbed at a young age. If you guys need anything please call. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
D E
April 11, 2012
To Grants family - my heart felt condolences to each and everyone of you. May God grant you the strength to endure this very difficult time. I hope that the prayers that are being sent will help ease some of the pain. I used to work with Gary and I know how much he loved his son.
Debbie Kocher
April 11, 2012
Gary & Brenda, you are in our thoughts & prayers. Our deepest sympathy in your loss - it is unimaginable the pain you must be feeling. God bless. Debbie & Tim Kocher
Matthew Jauregui
April 11, 2012
Words cannot explain the heart felt sorrow.....Grant you will be missed by all.
April 11, 2012
Mr. Grant and Mrs. Hayfield:
Yesterday I learned of the unfortunate and untimely death of your son and fellow soldier Grant. There are no words to describe the loss that I am feeling right now and I cannot imagine the sorrow that has been thrust on your family.
I will always remember Grant as the soldier who always kept our spirits up and the consumate professional he was when his advice was needed the most. Grant was a great credit to his family and friends as he lived the values of Duty, Honor, Country in everything he did.
The world looses a great man, a great soldier, but gains a guardian angel. May the prayers of those us who knew him and those of my family and I help you find the much needed comfort in this time of grief.
Amy & Bobby Berklite
April 11, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to all family and the many friends!! Grant you will be missed by us all. Rest easy buddy!!!
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
April 11, 2012
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Grant G. Mullen our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Grant. And to Grant it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving in the U.S. Army. Grant, you served with honor and distinction; we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,211 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Grant's family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Henryk Zaleski
April 11, 2012
Rest in peace. We will continue to pray for your soul and the loved ones you left behind.
Bill Jandreau
April 11, 2012
Grant was a great friend/co-worker. He always shared his knowledge and a smile. He is known throughout the Patriot Missile System world, both here in the U.S. as well in many countries. He has touched so many lives. Grant always spoken with great love of Treven. He was always so proud of him. There will always be special place in my heart for Grant. To the family of Grant. My heartfelt condolences go to you. Be rest assured that Grant will always smile down on you. You should be so proud of him and his accomplishments.
Steven Sandoval
April 11, 2012
I consider myself very fortunate to have gotten to know Grant. Treven,we love you. My condolences go out to his entire family.There really are no words,he will be missed.
Ken Koscielski
April 11, 2012
I was Grant's supervisior for quite a while at Raytheon. It is unreal how many lifes he touched. Not many people have such an impact as Grant did in his few short years. I can only speculate that God need him home for a purpose.
jimmi cole
April 11, 2012
Dear Brenda, So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers jimmi and Tracy
SFC Curtis Yeager
April 11, 2012
To the Mullen Family: I am sorry for your loss. Had the pleasure to work with him and he was one great guy!! He will truly be missed in the Air Defense World.
Brandy Palulis
April 11, 2012
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this horrible time. I did not personally know Grant, but do know his step brother, Dave. So so sorry you guys are going through this. Stay strong.
The Palulis Jr Family (Charlie, Brandy, Chase and Makayla)
Jacqueline Grube
April 11, 2012
Aunt Brenda and Uncle Gary and family. I am very sorry for your loss. If there is anything you need please do not hesitate to ask.
Love,
Jackie and Tab
nancy quinton
April 11, 2012
We are deeply saddened to hear about Grant. I am so sorry for your loss. Grant was a great person and he will be missed by his friends and anyone that knew him. I met Grant when he was about 13, and i watched him grow up and become a handsome young man and a great father, he always talked about his son Treven. he was so PROUD of his son.
janet bullock
April 11, 2012
Sorry for yor loss may God be with you in this time of need ...
David Page
April 11, 2012
To the family of Grant Mullen my heartfelt condolences, our thoughts and prayers be with you all. May God give you strength and hope in the promise of resurection. A Raytheon co-worker:
Paula Emmett Francis
April 11, 2012
My heart goes out to the Mullen family, an especially Treven, it was s pleasure meeting Grant an his beautiful son in El Paso. Not enough words to express in such a time of need. Prayers go out to Mullen family RIP Grant you were the best father a little boy could ask for 'Dear lord please watch over the Mullen family
Debbie & Marlin Bozes
April 11, 2012
Dear Joan and Treven:
There are no words....just can't believe it. The numbness and shock will be with us for a long time. Praying for you both that God gives you the strength and courage to remind Treven of his Daddy always, that he will always be in your hearts!
Love,
Dana Richmond
April 11, 2012
I owe a lot of my career to him based on all the things he taught me over the years. We went overseas together twice-he was always the one who came to save the day. Condolences and prayer to his family, May he rest in peace.
Linda Seaburgh
April 11, 2012
The family of Grant Mullen, Grant will be truly missed, my prayers are with you, may God bring you comfort in this time of grief.
Ron and Ruthann Bausch
April 11, 2012
Joan
We are sorry to hear about Grant. Chris called last night to tell us.
Our hearts go out to you. We know how much you loved him.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Grant.
Susan and family
April 11, 2012
I am so sorry Gary , Brenda and especially his son treven
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.. If you need anything please call RIP Grant we will miss you .....
Tracy (Tina's sister) , Mike, Sean, Kassidy & Kara Gruver
April 11, 2012
Joan, We're very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Grant.
Traci Caiazzo
April 11, 2012
R.I.P. Grant you will be missed by many you have touched so many lives. You will live forever thru your son's eyes. My heart and prayers goes out to your family and Treven...Keep a watch over them. Till we meet at heaven's gate RIP.
Matt & Danielle Janny Gaetaniello
April 11, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be truely missed and never forgotten...
Jessica Ruth
April 11, 2012
The void that is left with Grant's passing in the Air Defense, particularly Patriot, community will never be filled. He was truly gifted and his dedication was unsurmounted. I am deeply sorry for your loss. This certainly has sent out a shockwave throughout the entire Air Defense community. Please know that your son had a tremendous impact on so many lives.
Ryan Bramich
April 11, 2012
The most awesome friend alot of us ever had. Our prayers for Grant and his family.
Patricia Flores
April 11, 2012
The family of Grant Mullen, I am so sorry for your lost. Grant will be greatly missed by the Raytheon family.
timothy west
April 11, 2012
GRANT was my best friend whom brought many of loving joys to our family. I got GRANT to start praying with my family and out of the blue he showed me where he had made a design saying ingodwetrust..........he will be missed deeply. and God Bless Your whole family. The West Family. El Paso Texas..
JR and elmer
April 11, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kathy Cole
April 11, 2012
Gary: I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss of your son Grant. God Bless.
Gary Mullen
April 11, 2012
Grant is going to be greatly missed by us and his son Treven very very much. We know Grant will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He touched the heart and lives of everyone he knew. His friends were all like family to him.
Dad ,Brenda , Treven
Tiffany McCartney
April 11, 2012
Joan:
I am so VERY sorry for the loss of Grant. Know that we are here for you and are praying for you! Words can not express what I am feeling about this shock! Praying that God holds you tight and comforts you!
Love you!
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