STEVE DOUGLAS 'HONDA STEVE' FARISON

March 30, 1957- Nov. 23, 2016
Steve Douglas “Honda Steve” Farison, 59, a resident of Berwick, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Houma.
Steve was born in Midland, Michigan, to Jeannine Lance and Douglas Farison. He had been a resident of Berwick for the past 30 years.
Steve has touched the lives of so many people in his time here with us. He had the kindest soul and a heart of gold. He was well-liked by everyone he met. He would give a stranger the shirt off his back. He always acted as an open ear to listen whenever someone just needed a friend. He always seemed to have such great advice to give. He always preached to young people surrounding him to stay in school and to make something of yourself.
He lived for his daughter Stephanie; she was the apple of his eye. He went above and beyond to be the best father in the world for her. When he wasn’t making wonderful memories with his family and friends, he had many passions. He had a love for motorcycles and being on the open road. He enjoying woodworking and making many crafts. He was a collector of many things including stamps, jewelry, gem stones, and his old currency collection in which he was most proud of.
He leaves behind his daughter, Stephanie Farison of Berwick, Louisiana; two brothers, John Farison of Jasper, Texas and Robert Haapala of Holly, Michigan; two sisters, Kathleen Farison of Midland, Michigan and Karyl Farison of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; five nieces; four nephews; and many loved ones he has held dear to his heart over the years.
He joins in heaven his mother, Jeannine Lance; his father, Douglas Farison; his sister, Kim Farison; and his brother, Douglas Farison Jr.
There will be a celebration of his life with his family and friends at his house on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, starting at 1 p.m. He would want us all to remember all the fond memories we’ve shared so his legacy can live on.