Paul Harry Mayginnes

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Paul Harry Mayginnes, age 91, peacefully passed away on March 5, 2019 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Mo surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Mildred L. Mayginnes, and his children, Raymon Mayginnes of St. Peters , MO; Jim Mayginnes of Pauline, KS; Paula Mattingley (Chris) of Columbia, MO; Kevin Mayginnes (Jennifer) of Elkhorn, WI; and Kyle Mayginnes (Rene) of Washington, IL and by 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Paul was born in Mound Valley, KS on April 12, 1927, to Harry B. Mayginnes and Grace A. (Kauffman) Mayginnes. They lived on a farm. He graduated from Labette County High School and worked for the railroad for a year.

He joined the Navy and served on the USS McCaffery in the Pacific Theater as a fireman.

He then attended Kansas State University where he met the love of his life, Mildred Sims. They married on May 29, 1949, shortly after graduations. They had five children.

Paul worked with the County Agents in Kansas as a 4-H Agent in Kansas City and Marion, KS. In 1966 the family moved to Boonville, MO, where he worked as a University Youth Extension Agent until retirement in 1993. He was very involved with 4-H and youth programs.

In his spare time, Paul was an avid gardener.

Paul was an active and dedicated member of the First Christian Church in Boonville, MO and the Broadway Christian Church after moving to Columbia, Mo.

Visitation will be held on Friday March 8 at 9 a.m. with a memorial service following at 10 a.m. at Broadway Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boone Hospital Home Care and Hospice or to Lenoir REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation program.

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  1. Sue Thompson on March 6, 2019 at 9:58 pm

    Mildred I am so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Prayers for you and your family as you go through this difficult time.



  2. Mike & Joyce Hart on March 6, 2019 at 10:12 pm

    Sorry for your loss. He will always be with you in your heart and the stories you tell.



  3. Deborah Mayginnes Giles on March 7, 2019 at 5:22 am

    So saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts, support and prayers for your family. May the Lord bring peace, light and love into your hearts and home.



  4. Tom & Karen Bradley on March 7, 2019 at 6:13 am

    To our Best friends, Paula & Chris & to Mrs. Mayginnes & her sons & to all of Mr. Mayginnes’ s wonderful family, grandchildren, great & great-great grandchildren we send our deepest condolences ?
    When I heard the sad news I wished I lived closer so I could be there for my long time friend Paula ! He has a very loving family and that’s the best anyone can ask for ? RIP Paul Mayginnes ??
    Love, Tom , Karen & family xox



  5. Karen & Tom Bradley on March 7, 2019 at 6:21 am

    Addendum
    Not sure why my message above has ? Where exclamation marks were supposed to be ! ( guess I need some reading glasses !!!)



  6. Pat and Marilyn McCourt on March 7, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and Gods blessings to you and your family ?



  7. Cathy and David Marten and Family on March 8, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    To Mildred and all of the Mayginnes family: Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you as you face the days ahead. Paul was a wonderful man and will be remembered by many. May all the memories you share live in your hearts forever. Our Deepest Sympathies.



  8. Jany Lesslie (daughter of Harry D. Cook) on March 9, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    We are so sorry to hear this. Our heartfelt condolences. Prayers for the family



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