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Rex A. Lawyer passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 following a long, courageous fight with cancer. Rex was born October 27, 1942 to Dwight A. and Helen Lawyer in Chalmers, Illinois. He had one sibling, a younger sister Sharon. When Rex was 10 years old, the family moved to Quincy, Washington where Rex attended grade school through high school. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Navy. His rank was Radio Operator, specializing in communication technology. He served two terms and was a Vietnam Veteran. After proudly serving his country, Rex took a job working in the parts department at a Ford garage in Idaho. He loved his work and after a few years transferred to a Ford garage in Spokane, Washington and eventually to the Ford dealership in Pasco, Washington from which he retired from the position of automotive parts manager. He and wife Margaret, married for 33 years, have lived in the same home for 32 years. Rex took pride in his home and especially his yard. He spent hours working in his yard and garden. His lawn was always the greenest and the neighbors will miss the vegetables he always shared from his garden. They will also miss seeing Rex driving his blue 1994 Ford Ranger XL pickup in mint condition giving a wave or a holler as he passed by. We will all miss Rex’s stories and his sense of humor. No one could tell stories like Rex! Rex was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sharon Turney. He is survived by his wife Margaret Lawyer, two aunts Martha Young and Phyllis Baker both of Macomb, Illinois, as well as several nephews, nieces and cousins. A special thank you to his Hospice Home care providers and especially to Dr. Kohan. Their compassionate kindness and care was so appreciated. A very special thank you to cousin Kurt Johnson who always found the time to help or to provide support and guidance during those really difficult days. Graveside services will be held to commemorate Rex’s life on November 19 at 11:00 AM at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1401 S. Union Street, Kennewick, Washington.

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Rex A Lawyer

October 27, 1942 - November 3, 2018

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