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Steven Ray “Steve” Brown

Birth	:	29 Jul 1955 Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Mar 2022 Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3560982, -95.4516983
Description	:	Steven Ray "Steve" Brown July 29, 1955 ~ March 29, 2022 Steven "Steve" R. Brown, age 66, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his residence of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the OABCIG High School Gymnasium of Ida Grove, Iowa. Rev. Neil Wehmas will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Visitation held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the OABCIG High School Gymnasium... Read More	Steven Ray "Steve" Brown July 29, 1955 ~ March 29, 2022 Steven "Steve" R. Brown, age 66, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his residence of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the OABCIG High School Gymnasium of Ida Grove, Iowa. Rev. Neil Wehmas will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Visitation held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the OABCIG High School Gymnasium of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Steven Ray Brown, the son of Wayne and Phyllis (Jacobson) Brown, was born on July 29, 1955, in Jefferson, Iowa. He grew up in the rural Bayard, Iowa, area and received his education at Bayard High School graduating with the class of 1973. While in high school Steve was a four-sport athlete and involved in various music ensembles. He went on to attended Morningside College and received his Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and his coaching certification. In 1977 Steve began his teaching and coaching career in the Battle Creek CSD which through the course of his employment eventually became the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove CSD. Steve welcomed small town life in Battle Creek, Iowa. He eventually moved to his forever home in Ida Grove, Iowa. Throughout his career he taught various middle school and high school social studies classes, served as the middle school activities director, and coached a wide range of sports. A highlight of his coaching career that he was most proud of was winning the Iowa Girls State Basketball Championships in 2010, 2011 and 2012 in which he was the assistant coach. In 2021 Steve retired from OABCIG after 44 years with the district. He devoted his life to education, whether it was in the classroom or on the playing field. He put his students first and was a true role model for them. On June 15, 1985, Steve was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dorothy "Dot" Thornhill. Together they managed the Ida Grove Country Club for many years while Steve continued teaching. Steve and Dot enjoyed decorating their home for Halloween and Christmas. It brought them joy to know how much the little kids liked driving by and seeing the decorations. Steve lost his beloved Dot in 2007. He continued their tradition of decorating for the holidays and he made daily visits to her memorial bench in the park where he would seek solace. Steve was always one to be active. He played fast and slow pitch softball during his younger years, enjoyed playing basketball as well as refereeing with his son-in-law Mike, loved getting in a round or two of golf, and faithfully attended Morningside University sporting events to cheer on his alma mater. Even in his retirement Steve continued to be the head of the command center for the Herb Irgens wrestling tournament and voice of Falcon football from the press box on Friday nights. He loved taking his dog, Diogi, for daily walks and especially made sure to walk the trail in the morning so he could wave to the students as they were headed up the hill to the high school. Steve loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed creating and going on adventures with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whether it be trips to Adventureland, the zoo, a sporting event, or to Okoboji. He treasured the fact that he got to coach his grandson, Landon, in basketball from his 8th grade through senior year. Steve will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Left to cherish his memory include his mother Phyllis Brown of Bayard, IA; children Devi (Mike) Ray of Ida Grove, IA and Damion Nepper (fiancée Robyn Ritchey) of Altoona, IA; grandchildren Colby Nepper (Michael Eason), Gage Nepper, Landon Ray, Chesney Nepper and Chloe Ritchey; great-grandchildren Taytum and Jaxdan Pierson; brother Jerry (Kristie) Brown of Algona, IA; sisters Linda (Rande) Seuferer of Milo, IA and Lori Brown McGivney of Bayard, IA; his faithful walking companion Diogi; nieces, nephews, great-niece, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Wayne Brown and wife Dorothy "Dot" Thornhill Brown. [Source: Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove, Iowa]

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Where is Steven Ray “Steve” Brown's memorial?
Steven Ray “Steve” Brown's memorial is located at: Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA.
When did Steven Ray “Steve” Brown death?
Steven Ray “Steve” Brown death on 29 Mar 2022 in Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Steven Ray “Steve” Brown's memorial?
Latitude: 42.3560982
Longitude: -95.4516983

Family Members:

Parent

Wayne Eldon Brown

(1931 - 2020)

Spouse

Dorothy H. Thornhill Brown

(1951 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3560982, -95.4516983

2. Settlers Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544980, -95.4838380

3. Ida Grove Catholic Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3502998, -95.4966965

4. Hayes Chapel Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2723897, -95.4215386

5. Hayes Township Cemetery
Arthur, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2943993, -95.3427963

6. Mount Hope Cemetery
Battle Creek, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3210983, -95.6091995

7. Grant Township Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

8. Battle Center Cemetery
Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4290000, -95.6136000

9. Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery
Holstein, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4752998, -95.5625000

10. Galva Township Cemetery
Galva, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5031013, -95.4664001

11. Galva Township Cemetery East
Galva, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5031110, -95.4083200

12. Saint Martins Catholic Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985573, -95.2481842

13. Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025

14. Cook Center Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Galva, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5187700, -95.4183300

16. Richland Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

17. Holstein Cemetery
Holstein, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5119019, -95.5436020

18. Bethel Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2192001, -95.3043976

19. Schaller Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5046000, -95.3117600

20. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5035000, -95.3095000

21. Otter Creek Cemetery
Otter Creek Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749180, -95.4310208

22. Norwegian Cemetery
Holstein, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4906006, -95.6231003

23. Emmanuel Cemetery
Cook Township, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

24. Salem Reform Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3555984, -95.1866989