Passing On

Steve was born April 3, 1940 in Grace, ID and passed away on August 16, 2011 at his home in Magnolia Texas. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Peggy Hawker, his brother Kyle (Valerie) Hawker, and his sister Sandee (Jim) Wilson, his sons Martin (Jill) Hawker, Cory Hawker, and Rick (Terry) York, his daughters Wendy (Nick) Hinck and Stephanie (Gunner) Jordan, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Steve was welcomed to this world by his parents Marion and Glenys Hawker in Grace and the family lived in Soda Springs, ID where Steve spent his younger years before joining the Air Force. Steve worked as a Personnel Agent in Soda Springs during the 60’s providing workers for Ref Chem Construction, Monsanto, and other industries in the area.

Steve relocated to Pocatello, ID in the early 70’s and began his long time career in the car sales industry. Steve was an avid outdoorsman. He was a competitive snow machine racer with the Sno-Drifters club and he loved to hunt deer, elk, antelope or anything with four legs or wings with his Dad. Some of his favorite fishing spots are just outside of Soda Springs like Diamond Creek and Tin Cup where he could be found with his family most weekends during the summer months. Steve and Peggy moved to Houston, TX in 1983. Steve found his second career in the mortgage banking business. He retired in 2003 when he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Golf... He loved relaxing at home in front of the TV with the Western Channel always playing.

Stephen had great memories of Soda Springs and the history of that area and to listen to him share these memories was a treat. He was a friend to so many in his life and will be missed by all.

Condolences and comments/experiences are welcomed and can be posted on his Facebook page or on

stephenhawkermemorial.blogspot.com

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 2:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 281 E Hooper Avenue, Soda Springs, ID.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Remembering Uncle Steve

I have been digging thru my photos this morning and I was pleasantly surprised that I have quite a few pictures with Uncle Steve in them. Above is a picture of Daddy, Aunt Sandee, and Uncle Steve when they were little tykes. I love how happy their eyes are in that picture. Daddy has such fun stories to tell about growing up, he idolized his big brother and, like all big brothers, they loved teasing Aunt Sandee :)

The first thing I remember about Uncle Steve was that he was handsome and laughed a lot and he was fun. He was always nice to all of us little nieces, I think I remember he gave me gum.

It was always so much fun to visit Grandma and Grandpa Hawker in Soda, and when Uncle Steve was there too it was even more fun.

These pictures are from Grandma's birthday party shortly before she died. It was a great blessing that we got to go up and spend time with her at her party and see all the family. I have lots of pictures of this party and in almost all of them, Uncle Steve is in the back ground talking to people and smiling. He loved his family, especially his Mom.

What I remember best about Uncle Steve is sitting around eating and talking. He told great stories!

I am grateful and honored to be his niece. He was a good man and very loved.

Submitted by Allison Livingstone, Kyle and Valerie's fourth kid :)

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