Ronald Lewis

HAZELTON – Ronald (Ron) Lewis, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by family at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, in Idaho Falls, from injuries sustained in a house fire.

He was born October 18, 1949, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Elmer and Dora Evelyn (Cooley) Lewis; he was one of 11 siblings. Ron served in the United States Army, traveling to many places including Japan, Germany, and Korea. During his time of service he was a mechanic and also was able to rodeo, riding bucking horses all across the world.

Ron married Gaylene Taylor on June 6, 1969. Born to this union was their daughter, Michelle Lynn Lewis. They later divorced. Ron then met and married Sandra Jo Stonebrink on December 23, 1977, who brought two children into this union, Shannon Lee Lewis and Terry Lynn Lewis. They later had a daughter, Ronnie Jo Lewis. Ron had 12 grandkids and two great-grandkids.

Ron has worn many hats from ranch hand, cowboy, truck owner/operator, to mechanic. Ron worked the last 15 years for J&W Agricorp as both a driver and a mechanic. Everyone in the area also knew him as “Uncle Ron.” He loved horses, rodeos, all kids and his family and friends. Ron was also a long-time member of the Twin Falls County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; nine siblings; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gary and Jo Anna Hoskins; his daughter, Terry; many cousins, aunts, and uncles; and the love of his life, his wife, Sandy.

Ron leaves behind his daughter, Michelle Lynn – with grandkids, Lashelle, Lyndsi and Brennen, and great-grandkids, Ava and Landon; daughter, Shannon Lee – with grandkids, Andrew, Grayson, and Tristan; daughter, Ronnie Jo – with grandsons, Cole, Joel and Jaden; grandkids from Terry – Josey and Jacek; his brothers, Tom (Dotty) Lewis and Rex Lewis; in-laws, Earl and Nancy Stonebrink; much loved brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, also at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home in Burley. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/eQw4trU7lyg.