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Dr. Shing Seung So, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on September 28, 1954 in Macau, SAR, China to Mui Sui Fong and So Yan.
A lifelong academic, Shing exhibited a love of mathematics and pursued degrees at Hong Kong Baptist College (1976, B.S.), Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University; 1980, M.A.), and University of Missouri – Kansas City (1989, Ph.D.). He spent nearly 40 years educating future mathematicians, first teaching at Central Missouri State University (now UCM;1983-2014) and Pace University (2014-2020).
Dr. So was a dedicated Christian and was actively involved in church from a young age. He was an active member at the Church of Christ in China (Hong Kong Chi To Church), First Baptist Church- Warrensburg, and Warrensburg Chinese Christian Fellowship.
Dr. So also dedicated nearly 25 years to the learning and teaching of Chinese Martial Arts, in particular, Ip Man Wing Chun. He was a dedicated second-generation disciple of Grandmaster Ho Kam Ming. Dr. So was a certified master of Wing Chun in 2000. In 2011, he founded his own school, Warrensburg Wing Chun to pass on this art to the next generation of practitioners.
Dr. So was preceded in death by his parents, So Yan and Mui Sui Fong. He is survived by his wife Carmen, sons Daniel, Ryan (Victoria), and Stephen, as well as six brothers and two sisters.
A celebration of life will be scheduled this summer.
Carol Berger says
Victoria & Ryan I was so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. I know how difficult losing a parent can be. My condolences to you both & to your entire family.
Kim Stewart says
My sympathy to you, Ryan, Victoria and family. Dr. So was loved and highly respected by many.
Rita Fabin says
Ryan & Victoria-I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort in this time.
Nancy Montgomery says
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Bill & Lori Testerman says
Our Sincere Condolences to the family. He was a great man and wing chun brother. Very Sorry to hear that he’s passed. He will not be forgotten. Rest in Heaven Brother.
God Bless You and your family.
Jennifer Bickford says
My prayers for your family as you heal and celebrate the amazing legacy your father leaves with you.
Chery Evans says
Ryan and Victoria,
I so sorry for the loss you are experiencing! I pray you will maintain a strong faith to carry you through this journey of grieving! Ryan, I’m very sorry for your mom and siblings as well.
Paul Plummer says
Mrs. So and family, I am praying for you all at this time of loss. Dr. So was a great mentor of mine and I have missed him often since he moved away. He not only influenced me as a mathematician but as a friend. I still enjoy the memories of spending early mornings in his office while working on my master’s thesis. He will be truly missed.
Sally Meyer says
Carmen, I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband! So sorry for your children for the loss of their father. I know this is a very difficult time for you and your family, especially with the pandemic going in too. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all and give you comfort.
Sally Cornwell says
Carmen and family, I am so sorry to read passing of your husband and father. Wish I could have known him better, but I know you have Carmen chose him or her husband, he had to of been a wonderful man. I share in your loss. With love and prayers, Aunt Sally
Bob Redman says
Carmen and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. So was a remarkable man. He loved the Lord, and had such an easy going manner as he walked out his faith everyday. It was such an honor to be a small part of your early life together. God is good and heaven rejoices! Much love!
Karla Hinnah says
I’m so sorry for your loss Daniel, Ryan and Stephen. I am sure your Dad was a strong influence in making you all the great people you are. Prayers for your family.
Bill McGalliard says
Daniel and family, I loved your father very much. He was special in so many ways. He was an example as a man of Christ, my Sifu, and my Mathematics colleague. He will be very missed, but I thank the Lord for giving him to us for the short period that he was here. Prayers for you and the family.
Mahmoud Yousef says
I am so sorry for the loss of Dr. So. He was a fantastic individual who will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to you all. My family and I are sending our love and our prayers. May he rest in peace.
Rev. Shing kau So, Roderic says
Dr. Shing seung , my beloved and respected brother, was a very promising Math. Teacher in Hong Kong and a dedicated Math. Professor at University in the USA.
His passaway is a great loss to our family but for him a happy reunion to meet our parents in Heaven.
May Dr. Shing seung rest peacefully in God and May God comfort Dr. Shing seung’s family.
Amen.
Terry and Teresa Goodman says
Carmen, Daniel, Ryan, and Stephen.
We are so saddened for your loss. Dr. So and your family blessed our lives greatly during the 35 years we lived in Warrensburg. I valued him greatly as a colleague in the math department (especially the times he shared Carmen’s egg rolls with us) and we appreciated the contribution that all of you made to our fellowship at First Baptist. We are praying for your family and we know that you, like us, will be comforted by memories of a Godly husband, father, and friend.
Jill Wu says
Dear Carmen, sorry for you lost. I do thank Dr. So for 2 years systematic teaching in Chinese Bible Study on camus when newly converted. Thanks for Dr. So’s vast patient leading and guiding by demonstrating an influential solid Christian leader, with gentle, and lowly in heart, a humble servant of the LORD. Dr. So is greatly missed. Trust your family will truly be blessed for thousands generation. (Due 5:10)
Jason & Kelly Kubie says
Ryan & Victoria we are so sorry for your loss! Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers!
Barbara Cornwell says
Carmen and family!! My sincere sympathy I am sorry to hear about Dr.Shing. I never got to know him very well but I am sure you have a lot of good memories to cherish. Love and prayers to you and family! Aunt Barbara P S I know it will be hard Carmen but I hope you have a Happy Birthday!! xoxo
Songlin Tian and family says
Dear Carmen, Daniel, Ryan, and Stephen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. So was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed!
God bless your family!
Gerald and Phoebe McLaughlin says
Carmen, Daniel, Ryan, and Stephen,
Your husband and father So was a dear friend, mentor, and Christian and Wing Chun brother of ours. He will be remembered forever through the great memories from the times that we shared with him. We especially want to express our appreciation to his contributions to the Chinese Bibile Study in Warrensburg and the Wing Chun class in Kansas City, and how he created a family like bond in both. Dr. So was also a great mentor and role model to both faculty and students in the math department at UCM. We learned a lot from his generous advice and guidance, and we’ll miss him. You have been in our prayers and we wish you comfort and peace.
Brad, Robert, and Ross says
Deepest Condolences old friend. Looks like your old man was more of an inspiration to those around him than we ever realized as kids goofing around in your backyard all those years ago, oblivious to the reality of such eventualities. But we always knew he was a good man. May he rest in peace.
Patrick Chan & family says
Wish Dr. Shing Seung, my cousin eternal life in heaven. God bless!
Michael & Ping Mahan Family says
Dear Carmen, Daniel, Ryan & Stephen,
We are deeply saddened for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless and comfort all of you during this time of mourning. Dr So touched our lives and many others in such positive ways! Your husband and father was a dear and trusted friend, a true Christian, a very patient Bible Teacher and an inspirational role model for us all, he will be greatly missed!
Jackie Harmon says
Dear Carmen, Ryan, Daniel and Stephen,
I am so sorry to have to send condolences to you. I have never known anyone who lived a more dedicated and sincere Christian life
than So. He was a trusted and knowledgeable SS teacher at FBC and had left a void when he no longer taught. Our prayers are with your family during this time. We had many good times together. I am so thankful that the Lord made it possible for our paths to cross. He will be missed.
Kelly Sanders Donley says
Dear Carmen and family,
Warm thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy,
Kelly Donley & family
Hang Chen and Family says
Dear Carmen, Daniel, Ryan, and Stephen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family hosted the first gathering to welcome us to Warrensburg. Dr. So will be greatly missed.
Paige and Emma Young says
Daniel and Family – We are so sorry for your loss. Your father was a wonderful person, a great mentor and role model. We learned a lot from his teachings and his guidance as our Sifu. The Wing Chun family will miss him greatly. Prayers to you and your family.
Yuankun Yao and family says
Carmen, Daniel, Ryan, and Stephen,
We are so sorry to hear about Dr. So’s loss. He has been such a loving, caring, and trustworthy friend and mentor. May he rest in heaven.
Joyce Lawson says
Stephen:
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in our prayers!
Mia Hynes says
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. So. He was a kind man. May his memory be a blessing.
Suhansa Rodchua says
Dear Carmen and family,
May my condolences bring you comfort and well-wished during this difficult time. Dr. Shing So was a great person, dedicated teacher, and truly sincere friend. May he rest in peace. Please take care.
Ted Mahavier says
Shing was one of those colleagues that I loved to work with — kind, gifted and generous. I hope some day I am able to meet his sons and his wife who are now in my prayers.
Mike and Minda Neudigate says
We are are very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and deepest condolences to your family. We pray for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. May God bless your family.
Joy Stevenson says
Carmen and family, I am so sorry to read of Shing’s death, but he lives on in so many of us who saw his love for others. You were all such a big part of the international family in Warrensburg for many years. I always enjoyed seeing you both interact with so many students making them feel at home. You have been greatly missed. I’m the Senior Internationalization Officer at UMKC now and will share this sad news with the Math Department there. I know they must be proud of him as their alum. Love to all of you in this difficult time as you mourn the loss of such a wonderful man.
Cheryl Trelow says
Dear Carmen, Ryan, Daniel and Stephen,
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. So’s passing. I always enjoyed chatting with him at UCM and at church when we had a few minutes. I am praying for your family and I know that you will be comforted by God during this time.
Amy Foerster says
Dear Carmen and family,
We were just sent word of Shing’s passing here at Pace, and I wanted to send my deepest condolences. I only knew your husband and dad a short time, but he was such a calming and gentle presence on the 7th floor. When told of his diagnosis, we all knew the prognosis wasn’t good, but he carried on with such dignity and grace. I will really miss him. Peace to you–and all the comfort I can send.
Barry H Kaplan, MD, PhD says
It was an honor and privilege to have him as a patient. He was always a gentleman and always, always honorable
Lianwen Wang and Family says
Dear Carmen and family,
We are deeply saddened for your loss! Dr. So was a kind man, a knowledgeable Bible Study teacher, a caring friend, and a trustworthy mentor. May he rest in heaven.
Joy Nelson says
Greetings Ms. So, Daniel, Ryan & Stephen;
My condolences to you all. My heart is broken at the loss of one of my favorite supervisors. Dr. So & I were buddies. We talked about anything & everything, but Math, lol! He was amazing and strong and fair and will be greatly missed in my heart. Please keep in touch and continue to make him proud!
Peace & blessings; always
James O. Shirley and family says
5/13/2020
Dear Carmen, Daniel, Ryan, and Stephen, just found out the passing of Dr. So today. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Leyda is very upset today as I am also. Dr. So was a gentle and kind person. Leyda is going to call you today after she gets off work. We are very sorry for this news. God bless and take care. ??????