| Bio | Michael Martin Prine of Independence, MO passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on January 22, 2015. He was 59. He was born on November 26, 1955 in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1973. After 35 years, Michael retired from the Kansas City District, US Army Corps of Engineers, as an EEO Technician. Michael dedicated himself to his career, family and friends. He had been a member and served as past secretary for Federal Employees Union Local 29, LiUNA. A unique soul, Michael was very loving, generous, and a free spirit. He will be greatly missed. Michael is survived by his partner, Gary Clute of 35 years and was preceded by his parents Marvin and Lela Prine.
Visitation will be Monday, January 26, 2015, 6 pm - 8 pm and the memorial service on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 11:00 am. Both services will be held at Charter Funerals, 5000 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City, MO. Interment will immediately follow the Memorial service on Tuesday at Mount Washington Cemetery, 614 S Brookside Ave, Independence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Michael's name directly to the Good Samaritan Project, 330 Walnut, Kansas City, MO 64108
Living in Independence again in the family home after nearly 20 years North of the River (NKC, KC North, Liberty). Lost my father in March, 1976 to a stroke, and, most recently, my mother, in November, 2001, to Alzheimer's. Began my career immediately out of high school with the Marine Corps Finance Center, and then worked for four years for Waddell & Reed, Inc. (mutual funds/stocks & bonds) while attending college CMSU, Penn Valley, UMKC). Later attended Maple Woods Community College. Have worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District since 1978, in the Contracting, Real Estate, Emergency Management, Engineering & Construction and Equal Employment Opportunity arenas. The Corps is the Nation's architects and builders. On the personal home front, I have recently refurbished my Arts & Crafts home (restored hardwood flooring, re-painted, enclosed the front porch, replaced furnishings with period pieces) and have maintained and increased the landscaping (koi pond, decks, pergolas) Next is the garage conversion! Have become the "Cruise King" in recent years, having travelled the Caribbean extensively (as far south as Caracas, Venezuela) and the Mexican Riviera. Have travelled on Celebrity, Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Costa and the now defunct (thank the gods) Cape Canaveral Cruise Lines. Have also travelled in 29 of the 50 States (including Hawaii), and still counting. Well wishes to all. |
