Douglas Donald Meng

DOUGLAS DONALD MENG Feb 24, 1942 – December 28, 2013 Douglas Donald Meng, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was born on February 24, 1942 in Sandusky, Ohio to his parents Frances (Red) Meng and Donald Meng. Mr. Meng graduated from Sandusky High School in 1960 and Park College in 1969. He completedclasswork for a Masters Degree in Public Affairs at the University of MO, Kansas City, and was certified as a Professional Specialist in Organization Development by the National Training Laboratories. He married Lenore Kaufman in 1963 and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. After pursuing independent careers for a time, they joined forces to operate their own consulting and training business, Trianco Inc., for many years. Mr. Meng stayed active all of his life, carrying on his love for swimming, a sport in which he was accomplished from a young age. The Mengs also enjoyed traveling to exotic locations, and ballroom and country-western dancing. They also volunteered at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art as art-lovers and collectors themselves. In addition to his wife, Mr. Meng is survived by his two children, Lisa Meng Bakely (and her husband Pete Bakely) of Kansas City, Missouri and their sons Andrew and Matthew; and Douglas Christian Meng of Grand Island, New York, and his two sons Eric and Jonathon. Also surviving are his sisters and their husbands, Jacquelyn Abbott and James Abbott of Houston, Texas and Sally Meng Maddox and John Zell Maddox of Raleigh, N.C. Also surviving is his beloved cairn terrier, Toto, one of a long line of cairns who enhanced his life. Another cairn, Possum, was named in honor of his mother – a family tale he loved to tell. Mr. Meng never knew a stranger, and his larger-than-life heart touched many a friend and neighbor. His pursuit of knowledge and enjoyment of science, technology, and people served him well in his educational and professional endeavors. No matter the subject, his oratory abilities brought life to all topics, including the simple act of having peanut butter stuck on the roof of one’s mouth – another of those family stories. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art , 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 in his name. Online condolences may be left at: www.CashattFamilyFunerals.com Arr: Cashatt FH 816-587-8200

Douglas Donald Meng

February 24, 1942 - December 28, 2013