Billy Wayne Rawson

Bill Wayne Rawson, 37, of Livingston, Montana, left this world too soon, Monday, February 29th, 2016. He passed away unexpectedly at his home. A memorial gathering will be held, Saturday, March 5, from 2-5 PM at the Yellowstone Pioneer Lodge, Yellowstone Room, 1515 West Park Street, Livingston. We will enjoy stories and a potluck meal, please bring a dish to share. Bill was born on November 4th, 1978 at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. He grew up and attended school in Vallejo, CA. Bill eventually moved to Gooding, Idaho where he worked for Commercial Tire. He later moved to Battle Mountain, Nevada, and in 2007 moved to Livingston, Montana where he worked for All Service Tire. He then moved to Kanai, Alaska for a while and eventually came back to Livingston where he was currently employed with OReilly Auto Parts and Frontier Assisted Living. Bill so loved the outdoors and had a passion for fishing. He truly loved his family and had a very close bond with his father, Richard Rawson. Bills pride and joy was his dog, Oz; he was a constant source of comfort and companionship for Bill. Family meant everything to Bill. He had such a sweet smile and a very loving personality. Bill had three children from a previous marriage, Daniel, Anna and Matthew, whom he loved dearly. He was engaged to Kathleen Huss and they were planning to be married this summer. Bill, you were so well loved and will be missed by so many. We are blessed to know you are at peace now. Bill is survived by his father, Richard Rawson and his wife Joyce of Livingston; Mother, Mary Rowland of Vallejo, CA; three children, Daniel, Matthew and Anna of Gooding, ID; brother, Ricky Rawson of CA; sister, Mary ONeal and her husband Jimmy and their four children, Cheyanne, Dakota, Sierra and Austin; great-nephew, Bently ONeil all of Gooding, ID; step-brother, Brandon Sparks and his girlfriend Lisette and their daughter Charlotte of Gooding, ID; step-sister, Marlana Sparks and her daughter Rouge of Livingston; fianc, Kathleen Huss and his longtime companion and best friend, dog - Oz; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Louis Rawson, and Bill Jordan and his wife. We love you so much Bill and will forever hold you in our hearts.