George LeRoy McLaws

BURLEY – George LeRoy McLaws, a 60-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at his home.

George was born May 12, 1959, in Burley, Idaho to George Ross McLaws and Verla Vonna Fenstermaker. He married Peggy Laycook on November 5, 1985, in Rupert, Idaho.

George served in the US National Guard for a period of four years. He worked as a mechanic for many years and, outside of his work, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, four-wheeling and computers. He also liked to visit amusement parks and to see and enjoy all the attractions that they had.

George is survived by his son, Trever Jeorg McLaws of Burley; stepchildren, Miles (Kim) Witt of Gautier, Mississippi, and Chyna Blu Pierce of Springfield, Missouri; and sisters, Susan (Kenny) Johnson, and Judy McLaws, both of Burley.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; a stepson, Ray; his parents; and grandparents.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 5, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where friends may call from 10 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group. Burial will follow at the Declo Cemetery.