1970
Robert
2016
Robert Mullin
October 3, 1970 — November 28, 2016
Robert James Mullin, 46, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2016 surrounded by family and friends after courageously battling brain cancer for 13 years, 10 months and 20 days. He was born October 3, 1970 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in political science. Rob married Gail Lynn (Weate) on August 20, 1994 in Richmond, MO.
Rob was a proud Jayhawk and in particular loved KU basketball! He coached soccer for his kids, enjoyed daily walks with his dogs Chewie and Bailie and loved movies (especially Star Wars,) his family and friends. He also had a fondness for the band U2 and, in particular, its lead singer Bono – not just for his musical genius, but his humanitarian work. Rob, no doubt was a great judge of character for upon learning of his illness, Bono took time to handwrite and mail a three page letter to Rob and Gail in the last weeks of his life.
Surviving him is his wife Gail and their children, Hollie Ann Cristine Mullin and Gavin James Douglas Mullin; mother, Carol Mullin; sister, Raquel Mullin-Davis (Mike); nieces and nephews, Brianna, Trina, Nikki, Cortez, Alyssa and Jorie Davis; sister, Julie Stevenson (David); nephew, Quentin Stevenson; mother in-law, Gwen “Gah Gah” Weate; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff, students and parents of Blue Valley Northwest High School and Stanley Elementary and the Stan ; Drs. Henry Friedman and David Reardon, Duke University; Dr. Paul Camarata, Dr. Mike Salacz, Dr. Carolyne Cook, Megan Daulton, and Emily Connor, all of the University of Kansas Medical Center; Hospice House of Kansas City and Jenn and Crispian, Hospice of Kansas City. Finally the family would like to thank their friends, numerous neighbors, family and friend for meals, gift cards, financial assistance, prayers and comfort.
A celebration of his life will be 2 PM Sunday, December 4th at Christ Community Church, 14200 Kenneth Rd. Leawood, KS. A cookie reception will immediately follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Be Headstrong, PO Box 25525, Overland Park, KS 66225.
Rob was a proud Jayhawk and in particular loved KU basketball! He coached soccer for his kids, enjoyed daily walks with his dogs Chewie and Bailie and loved movies (especially Star Wars,) his family and friends. He also had a fondness for the band U2 and, in particular, its lead singer Bono – not just for his musical genius, but his humanitarian work. Rob, no doubt was a great judge of character for upon learning of his illness, Bono took time to handwrite and mail a three page letter to Rob and Gail in the last weeks of his life.
Surviving him is his wife Gail and their children, Hollie Ann Cristine Mullin and Gavin James Douglas Mullin; mother, Carol Mullin; sister, Raquel Mullin-Davis (Mike); nieces and nephews, Brianna, Trina, Nikki, Cortez, Alyssa and Jorie Davis; sister, Julie Stevenson (David); nephew, Quentin Stevenson; mother in-law, Gwen “Gah Gah” Weate; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff, students and parents of Blue Valley Northwest High School and Stanley Elementary and the Stan ; Drs. Henry Friedman and David Reardon, Duke University; Dr. Paul Camarata, Dr. Mike Salacz, Dr. Carolyne Cook, Megan Daulton, and Emily Connor, all of the University of Kansas Medical Center; Hospice House of Kansas City and Jenn and Crispian, Hospice of Kansas City. Finally the family would like to thank their friends, numerous neighbors, family and friend for meals, gift cards, financial assistance, prayers and comfort.
A celebration of his life will be 2 PM Sunday, December 4th at Christ Community Church, 14200 Kenneth Rd. Leawood, KS. A cookie reception will immediately follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Be Headstrong, PO Box 25525, Overland Park, KS 66225.
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