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Michael Lawstan Mings
Springfield - Michael Lawstan Mings passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born on August 6, 1958, to Jack Lawrence and Dixie Lee Mings in Minneapolis, MN. He was a 1976 graduate of Washington High School, Washington IA. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1980 with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and again in 1982 with a Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering. Shortly after graduation, Mike began his career with the Walter N. Handy Co. where he soon became part owner. After Lafarge Corp. purchased the Walter N. Handy Co. in 1994, he went on to become Executive Vice President. He was also co-owner of Analytical Testing Service Laboratories, Inc., a material testing lab in Joplin, MO.
Mike served as a past deacon and member of the pastor search committee at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Springfield. He was a big fan of the Greenwood Laboratory School athletic teams, particularly the girls' basketball program where his daughters were participants for many years. He was also an avid hunter, golfer and member of the Highland Springs Country Club for many years. His love of travel and adventurous cuisine led to several family trips to Europe, the Caribbean, and Hawaii.
Mike is survived by his daughter Christen Leigh Mings of Kansas City, MO, his mother Dixie Lee Mings of Springfield, his brother Christopher Lowell Mings of Houston, TX and his sister Jacque Lee (Patrick) Rohde of Dawsonville, GA. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Lynn, his father Jack Lawrence, his maternal grandparents Stanley and Eulalia Kuntz and paternal grandparents Lawrence and Gladys Mings.
Services for Michael will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Greenlawn Funeral Home East with interment following at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:00 pm prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Castaway Animals Rescue Effort, Rescue One of Springfield, Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, or an animal shelter of your choice.
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Sponsored by Greenlawn Funeral Home East.
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Very sorry to hear of Mike's death. I have fond memories of sharing Iowa State stories with Mike at industry conferences. He was a good man. Personal condolences to brother Chris, who I worked with in Atlanta for a number of years.
Mike Schantz
November 12, 2019
I have many fond memories of Mike. We worked together in the Lafarge fly ash subsidiaries for years and had a lot of fun together, and then afterwards when I was working for KCP&L and Mike was our contact with Lafarge for fly ash sales. He was a kind man and looked out for his friends. In fact, it was Mike who let me know about the job opening at KCP&L, where I worked until my retirement this year. I owe him a huge debt.
Fred Gustin
November 8, 2019
Mike was a very good man with whom I very much enjoyed working. What I remember best from our conversations about life outside of work was the deepest love he had for his daughters. Those girls were were absolutely everything to him and my deepest condolences to Christen and her entire family.
Mitch Nowicki
Coworker
November 7, 2019
Going to miss you Mingsy! We should have played more golf together! Rest in peace my friend!
Tom Harvey
Tom Harvey
November 7, 2019
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Although it has been quite a few years since I have seen him, I have many fond memories of him when we went to high school together. We also had a good time working at Northrup King during the summers. LOTS of laughs!
Our thoughts are with the Mings family during this difficult time.
Mike & Teri Roth
Friend
November 7, 2019
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