Bellevue, Washington, USA
Died March 8, 2020
Age 84
Obituary
Cornelius B. “Neil” Lawyer passed away on March 8, 2020 in Bellevue, Washington at the age of 84 of complications from COVID-19. Known as “Moose” to all and “Grandpa Moose” to a select gang of 17 grandkids and 3 great-grandchildren, Neil installed himself in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Bellevue and St. Louise Catholic Church in 1988 after a decades-long overseas posting. Moose made a career in technical sales, applying his Master’s degree in Chemistry to analytical challenges in the paper and telecommunications industries. But he made his mark on the stage, on the field, and in the home. Moose loved nothing more than an audience and a microphone, leading 4th of July festivals for bemused Belgians (kitted out in a full Uncle Sam suit courtesy of his favorite seamstress-his wife of 40 years, Peggy) or belting out show tunes in local theater productions, school fundraisers, and the occasional karaoke bar.
Published in The Seattle Times
“He was a real gentleman and had the gift of making everyone feel welcome and comfortable as soon as you met him.”
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