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.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Steve Hawker Memorial


Submitted by Kyle Hawker 17 August 2011
I have so many loving memories of my big brother Steve, it’s hard to know where to start. My earliest memories are of growing up in Soda Springs Idaho. Being my big brother and being someone that does not turn away from “injustice”, he was my protector. Even though he was not a “muscle man”, he was a scrapper when the occasion arose. I was somewhat small in stature and a bit more timid when it came to being accosted by bullies. My bro made certain that if anyone was going to bully me, they would have to answer to him!
I remember a little about our short time in Pocatello. Steve and I were in a park playing on a concrete wall and a newspaper reporter and photographer came by and snapped a photo of us that appeared in the Pocatello paper. That must have been about 1946 time frame.
I remember how we did paper routes and lawn mowing services together. When we mowed lawns, the push lawn mower handle was too tall for me to reach, so would be at the bottom of the mower pushing at the yoke while he was pushing at the handle. We worked together to build our “business” and mowed lots of lawns around Soda Springs.
I remember how he and Kelly Izatt and other “ruffians” formed the “Motor Maulers Club” while they were in High School and how neat they looked in their James Dean leather jackets with the Motor Mauler insignia on the back. I think that even though Kelly was the Police Chief in Soda Springs until his death in late 1999, he was still a “Motor Mauler” at heart.
I remember how proud I was of my big brother when he served in the Air Force. My first extended out of state road trip was with Dad and Mom and Sandee when we drove across country clear to the most Southern part of Texas to visit him. He was very impressive in his role to protect our great nation. That was the first time that I was able to see the ocean. It was old hat to him by then, but impressive to me.

More memories to come………………… BTW, whenever we return to Soda Springs and meet people there, I always have to introduce myself as “Steve Hawker’s Brother” for anyone to know who I am.
Little Brother Kyle
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