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Steves tool box was like his American Express Card he never left home without it. Being a jack-of-all-trades, he could fix anything, and his friends knew it. He loved puttering and relished the challenge to repair anything that had stumped others. Stephen S. Rawe passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15th and a celebration commemorating his life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24th. Born August 25, 1948, Steve is survived by his wife, Lynn Waller Rawe, his sons, Garrett and Bradley Rawe of San Antonio, his brother Tom Rawe of Plano, step-sister Peggy Ford and step-brother Jim Ford. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Jones Rawe Ford, father, Clifford Leroy Rawe and step-father, Ernest Ford. Steve leaves behind his loving nieces and nephews and countless friends. Steve was a compassionate, humorous, courageous and kind soul. His intellect was respected and all his friends knew that if they were to find themselves in the hot seat on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, their Phone-A-Friend call would be to Steve. There were very few subjects he didnt know something about and to beat him at Trivial Pursuit was impossible. No one enjoyed a joke more than Steve, even the ones about his fellow Texas Aggies. He proudly served in the Corp at Texas A&M, graduating in 1970 with a degree in Civil Engineering. As a proud Texas Aggie, he wore his A&M ring the remainder of his life. Steve was a romantic. In a setting found only in fairy tales, he married his beloved, Lynn on a beautiful day at Dallas' Turtle Creek Park twenty seven years ago. His gifts to her and the trips they made were things he knew she would always cherish. He got a kick out of doing special things for her like riding to the Rolling Stones concert in a limo. Lynn was the love of his life and their sons completed their union. Steve enjoyed being a father, letting his boys be boys in a time when men no longer take the time to teach their sons how to fish, build a go-cart and set off fireworks. Steve made time to do these things with his sons. Above all else Steve passed along to his sons the characteristics that made him a wonderful man. He was a naturalist and he enjoyed hiking and camping, especially at Big Bend. A campfire or a simple Bar-B-Q was always made into a special event by Steve. He was loyal and dedicated to his family, a true patriot to his country, loved being a Texan, and enjoyed researching his ancestry. Steve made his living in an occupation that brought enjoyment to him and to others. As founder and owner of Brite Pools, he designed and maintained swimming pools. During his life, Steve called Houston, Dallas, McKinney and Fort Stockton, Texas home. Steves fortitude gave him the strength to battle for years an illness baffling to medicine. His compassion for his fellow man led him to endure periods of treatment which have proven victorious for others afflicted with the same disease. To say Steve will be sorely missed is a tremendous under statement. All who knew him will never forget him. To sustain us we take heart in knowing his memory will remain with us all until we can rejoice in being with him again. Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon, Nov. 24th at Mission Park Funeral Chapel North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio, TX In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made in Steves name to SPOHNC.ORG.

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Stephen S. Rawe

August 26, 1948 - November 15, 2007