Michael Mott

Mike's life began on May 25, 1944 in Dowagiac, the son of Dalton “Mike” and Waive (Shaffer) Lawrence. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mike was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth Green on October 25, 1969 in Dowagiac. Mike was employed by the Cass County Road Commission for 32 years, retiring in 2006. He later went to work for Hale's Hardware in Dowagiac. Mike loved people and everyone loved Mike. He never met a stranger and never passed up a chance to have a conversation with a friend. Mike loved airplanes and was a member of the Dowagiac Experimental Aircraft Association #1028 based at the Dowagiac Airport. He was serving as Vice President of the EAA at the time of his passing. He had been an active member of the Dowagiac Jaycees. He was a loyal Michigan State University and Detroit Lions fan. Most of all, Mike loved spending time with his family and especially his kids. His loving family includes his wife of 41 years, Liz Mott of Dowagiac, his children Michael James ( Becky) Mott of Decatur, Bradley ( Kristal) Mott of Clinton Twp, MI, and Jason (Stephanie) Mott of Dowagiac, grandchildren Ezekiel Mott, Riley Mott and Brenna Mott, his sister Bonnie Lawrence of Dowagiac, mother in law Barbara Green of Dowagiac and sister in law Kathy Mott of Jasper, IN. Mike passed away on Thursday June 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Daniel Mott and father in law Kenneth Green. Mike's family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel where his funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 4 p.m. He will be laid to rest with military honors in South Wayne Cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions in Mike's name are suggested to Cass County Cancer Services or the Cass County Humane Society. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Mike at www.yazel-clark.com .