Stephen Harry Lawrason

     Stephen Lawrason, 77, a resident of Twin Falls and formerly of Bliss, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls.

     Steve was born to Robert and Barbara Lawrason on June 2nd, 1947 at the Los Angeles Hospital. Steve lived in Pacoima CA with his parents and later joined by his little sister. He attended Panorama Baptist Elementary School and was active in Cub Scouts then Boy Scouts. The family moved to Saugus CA and then to Iron Canyon and Steve graduated from William S. Hart High School in 1965 where he was in 4-H and later participated in stock car racing.

     In 1966, Steve joined the U.S. Air Force as a Radio Technician in the Strategic Air Command serving on the nation’s northern border during the Vietnam war. His last post was in Klamath Falls, OR.

     Inheriting his adventurous spirit from his father and never turning down an opportunity, Steve worked in various fields like driving a wrecker in Klamath Falls, working at the Jones/Sandy Trout Farm in Hagerman, and joining the Santa Barbara Fire Dept. Steve then moved up to the Hagerman/Bliss area joining his parents and sister where he was the owner, operator and mechanic of the Bliss Gas Station.

     He married Jo Ann Berry on December 31st, 1977.  Shortly after, they built their forever home in Bliss ID and he served on the Bliss Fire Dept. Carrie joined the family in 1979 and Daniel in 1982, during which time Steve and JoAnn opened a pharmacy in Hagerman and Steve completed POST becoming a Sheriff’s Deputy for Gooding County. After many years with the county, Steve transferred to the position of Chief of Police in Hagerman where his dedication for the community shined.

     Steve retired in 2002 from the force after 20 years of service and he opened Steve’s Security, as a locksmith. He took great care to treat all people with respect & courtesy and really enjoyed helping people.  In 2014, he closed his locksmith business and moved to Twin Falls to help take care of his father.

     Steve is survived by his daughter Carrie (Mario) Belem; son Daniel Lawrason; sister Kathy (Al) Vernon; grandsons Tyler and Christopher Belem; niece Juanita (Fernando) Minard, nephews Greg Minard, Joshua Berry, Damon (Jeanette) Eder, Rede (Monica) Eder, great nieces and nephews and many friends.

     Steve loved his Beach Boys and classic cars but he loved his family so much more and we are so grateful to have had him in our lives.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

A private family inurnment will follow at the Hagerman Cemetery in Hagerman.

Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

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