A resident of Malibu for more than 55 years, Samuel James Mallen died on Aug. 6. He was 91 years old.
Mallen was born on April 27, 1914 in Cameron, Miss., one of 10 children of Thomas Hugh and Alyce Jane Mallen, who established residence in Ocean Park, Calif. in 1932.
Mallen graduated from Cameron High School in June of 1932 and attended Loyola University from 1933 to 1934. From 1934 to 1944, Mallen worked for several aircraft manufacturing companies including Fairchild, Chance, Northrop, North American Aviation and Douglas Aircraft. He earned his pilot license in 1936.
In 1938, Mallen married Patricia Ann Mahood. Mallen first purchased property in Malibu in 1941. From 1945 to 1950, Mallen owned and operated a logging and lumber operation in Eugene, Ore. He returned to Malibu permanently in 1950.
Mallen was a member of Our Lady of Malibu Church, being one of the first members involved in the construction of Our Lady of Malibu School. Mallen was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Patricia Carl. He is survived by his wife Patricia, 11 children, 30 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.