Obituary for Alan McNeil Moir Alan M. Moir, 99, of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away peacefully at the Hope Hospice house in Ft. Myers on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Formerly of Chesterton, IN, he had been a Bonita Springs resident for the last 30 years. He was born July 10, 1919 in Lorain, OH, the son of Alexander McNeil and Helen (née Smith) Moir. Mr. Moir was a proud veteran of World War II, serving first in the U.S. Army and then in the U.S Army Air Corps. He was drafted while in his sophomore year of college, and returned to The College of Wooster after his service. While finishing at Wooster, he met Billie Lyons and they were married September 27, 1947. They raised their family in Lorain and Avon Lake OH, then moving to Chesterton IN when Mr. Moir was transferred from USX in Lorain, OH to Gary Indiana Tube works. He was a loyal employee of USX for 40 years. He and Mrs. Moir moved to Florida to enjoy their retirement years. Mr. Moir was passionate about musical programs, and came to love opera in his later years. He enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and the daily JUMBLE. He was a staunch Presbyterian and was extremely proud of his Scottish heritage. He is survived by his loving children, Martha (Charles) Craycraft, Fort Myers, FL, Alexander Moir of Austin, TX, Jessica Moir of Houston, TX and Andrew Moir (Laura) of Dublin, OH; eight cherished grandchildren; and seven treasured great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Billie (née Lyons) Moir in 2006 and a daughter, Cynthia Thornburg in 2018. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs (www.fpcbonita.org) or to Hope Hospice (www.hopehospice.org). Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home – Family Owned Since 1978. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Alan McNeil Moir please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Memorial Service © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions FEB 2. 11:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs 9751 Bonita Beach Rd. Bonita Springs, FL, US, 34135 Order Flowers for the Memorial Service Guaranteed delivery before Alan’s Memorial Service begins. Cemetery Details First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs Resurrection Garden 9751 Bonita Beach Road Bonita Springs, FL, 34135 © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alan McNeil Moir July 10 1919 January 6 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Bonita Springs, state: Florida