Steve A. Brondhaver

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Visitation Schedule
Roller Crouch Chapel
405 South Peabody
Mountain View, AR  72560
Friday, January 25, 2013
6-8PM
Service Schedule
First Baptist Church
King Avenue
Mountain View, AR  72560
Saturday, January 26, 2013
10:30AM
Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery
West Main
Mountain View, AR  72560
Memorial Contributions
In Lieu of flowers please make a donation
Stone County Humane Society
PO Box 485
Mountain View, AR  72560
Steve A. Brondhaver

of Mountain View, AR

November 19, 1950 - January 23, 2013

Steve A. Brondhaver
Steve A. Brondhaver, 62, and former Chief of Police in Mountain View, died on January 23, 2013 at Stone County Medical Center.
He was born November 19, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Francis and Dorothea (Poth) Brondhaver.
He attended and graduated from Salem High School in 1968 and retired as Mountain View Chief of Police on January 1, 2013, after a law enforcement career spanning over thirty years. Chief Brondhaver began his career as a radio dispatcher for the Salem Police Department in 1971. He graduated from the Police Academy in 1973 and took a job as a deputy for the Izard County Sheriff's Department where he worked from 1973 until 1978. He then left Izard County and moved to Nebraska where he worked for the Nebraska State Patrol and later for the U.S. Marshal's Office in Omaha, Nebraska. He returned to Arkansas in 1983 and worked as a deputy for the Stone County Sheriff's Department. From 1993 until 2003, he was a self-employed trucker. In 2003 he began working as a patrolman for the Mountain View Police Department, and later became Chief of Police. On his retirement, Chief Brondhaver was presented a plaque of appreciation from the City of Mountain View citing his ''years of dedicated and outstanding service to the citizens of Mountain View.''
Survivors include his devoted wife, Mary Beth (Cowell) Brondhaver, mother-in-law, Ernestine Cowell, and brother-in-law, Eddie Cowell, all of Mountain View; son, Jeff Brondhaver of Springdale, Arkansas; daughter, Christy (Brondhaver) Richie and husband, Haskell, of Mountain View, step-son, Shane Avey and wife, Alicia, of Mountain View; grandchildren, Seth Ritchie, Shawn Richie, Rhett Avey, and Harley Avey all of Mountain View; brothers, Gene Brondhaver and wife, Kay, Les Brondhaver, and Larry Brondhaver and wife, Christine, all of Cincinnati, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Coy Cowell, sister-in-law, Teresa Cowell, and sister-in-law, Etta Brondhaver.
Visitation will be Friday evening, January 25, 2013, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home on Peabody Street from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, where Steve and his wife were faith members, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013 with Brother Ray Brown and Brother Kenny Kendrick officiating. Interment will follow at the Historic Cemetery of Mountain View.
Pallbearers are Gary Williams, Danny Simmons, Ronnie Risner, Jay Jones, John Stevens, and Fred Ward. Honorary Pallbearers are the Mountain View Police Department, Gene Kendrick, Bee Hall, and Dr. James Zini.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Stone County Humane Society.

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47 Condolence(s)
Pat & Skinny
Mountain view, AR
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Monday, January 28, 2013

Go rest High on that Mountain, Friend your work on Earth is done. We love you and thank you for all of your help through the years. We love you Mary Beth and May God be close to you at this time.
You will be missed so much....

Brenda Burton Stout
Willis, TX
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Saturday, January 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

Brenda Burton Stout

Joe Brondhaver
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Saturday, January 26, 2013

I remember a phone call about 18 months ago. You were telling me about life in Mountain View. It was a 20 minute conversation, but you invited us out for a visit. I know there were issues that tore our family apart, but we are all still family. The love the Brondhaver family had still exists today. I can remember the holidays and everyone sitting around waiting for your phone call. Grandma always put the phone on speaker and we all gathered around waiting our turn.
Mary Beth, I am sorry that we never got to meet, but we all believe in that word FAMILY. We may cross paths and I would welcome any interaction. All my cousins regarded Uncle Steve as the "fun" uncle. He was too much like a kid and we once played a football game on Thanksgiving where Uncle Steve was going to play in boots! LOL, he said he didn't own tennis shoes and we all believed him.
Uncle Steve, you will always be missed and my thoughts/prayers will be for your continued memory.

Larry & Dolores West
Batesville,
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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Steve was a fine man and a great police officer. He will be missed. Larry West, former Independence County Sherrif

Larry Brondhaver
Cincinnati, OH
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Saturday, January 26, 2013

I am Steve's youngest Brother. I would like to take this opportunity to thank ALL of the people from Izard and Stone Counties for becoming Steve's Family and Friends. When Steve moved here with his 1st wife some 42 years ago to Salem, he was really home. Everyone here whom he has met have touched him... as well as he has touched you. You became his Family, and Friend. Steve Loved each and everyone of you without question of background, faith, or past, That was Steve. I will miss you Steve beyond imagination, but I am so happy that You had ALL of your family and friends here. Steve Rest In Peace, Be with the rest of our Family who have passed, And Now You Know the Truth about what happened in or Family about 17 years ago. God Bless each of You......
........Steve Now You Are Truely Home.........

Curtis Briggs
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Rest in peace, brother, your watch is over. I met Steve while investigating a rather large case in Mountain View. Without his tireless efforts and assistance that case might not have gone to prosecution. Thanks fo my friend and brother and my deepest sympathies to his family. Law enforcement has lost a good man.

Debby Ohl
ponca city, OK
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Mary Beth , Christie and family, I liked Steve so much he was so easy to joke around with and the guy you always wanted around when things got hairy, prayers for all of you

Phil & Gail Ferrell
Mt. View, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Mary Beth we are so sorry to hear that Steve passed away. He was a great guy and policeman.
Our Prayers are with you and the family during this trying time. May God Bless and Comfort you

edward & betty yonker
mountain view, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

may GOD give you & yours peace & comfort. Steve was always so nice. he will be missed.

Debbie Mendiola
Bald Knob, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Mary Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a good friend to my family for many years. We were blessed to have known him. Mtn. View has lost a good man and one of the best law enforcement officers they've ever had. May God bless you in the days and months ahead.

Susie Long
Searcy, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. After losing Eddie James to Cancer I now have a better understanding of the burdens you carried. You and all your family are in my prayers. I really liked Steve. My son Chris Sweat offers his condolences also.

Vickie Akins
Mountain View,
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Steve was a very good friend that was always willing to help anyone in a time of need. He will be missed by a lot of family and friends. May you depend on the Lord during your time of loss and let Him help as only He can.
Jerry and Vickie Akins

Gary Bales
, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

When Steve was a deputy in Stone county, I was a deputy in Izard county.. I remember many nights we met at the county line and visited.. RIP Steve.....

Bobby & Carlene Webb
Benton, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He and our Kevin were good friends. God continue to comfort you and give you peace: all of his family.

Ben & Pam Lockard
Mountain View, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

God Bless and Keep you Steve. We will miss you and thank you for all your years of service, especially in Stone County. You were one of a kind.

Chief Dan Sutterfield
Bull Shoals,
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Friday, January 25, 2013

To the family my prayers are with you. Brother Brondhaven was a good man and fellow officer.

Dan Sutterfield
Bull Shoals,
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Friday, January 25, 2013

To the family my prayers are with you. Brother Brondhaven was a good man and fellow officer.

Sherrill (Brondhaver) Jones
Cincinnati, OH
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Mary Beth, we don't know each other, but Steve was my brother-in-law, a long time ago. Because of the closeness he and his brother Larry shared, we were close too for a while. Hopefully his void will be filled with the good and funny memories Steve left you and your family. God Bless !

Cindy Williams Jennings
Kirbyville, MO
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Sorry for your lose Mary Beth. Had no idea that he was sick. Steve was a good friend to me and he will be missed.

Ken & Karen Craft
Mountain View, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Steve was a good man and always willing to help in anyway he could. He was a friend to everyone and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Beth and all the family at this time. This loss will be hard to bear, but we can be so thankful for our God who is always near.

Bonnie Swift Miskiewicz
Baltimore, MD
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Friday, January 25, 2013

My most vivid memories of my cousin Steve are when he would come into town and tell us all his stories - I always loved hearing them and listening to him talk. Even though we didn't get to see him much, I know the entire family is feeling the loss. I know Aunt Dorothy, Uncle Francis and Grandma were waiting for him and greeted hm when he arrived. Rest in peace cousin.

Peggy Trammell
Timbo, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Mary Beth, Our prayers are with you and all the families of Steve. He touched so many lives and will forever be remembered. We love you all.

Susan Zornek-Stevens
Potosi, MO
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Marybeth, I remember when you and Steve were married and how happy you were. I have thought of you both often, every time I saw a "big purple semi". Steve was so kind to give Dylan a ride in that truck, making him a very happy child.

Chief Jerry Reich
Stamps, AR
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Thanks for being my friend going to miss you.

Bonnie Swift Miskiewicz
Baltimore, MD
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Friday, January 25, 2013

My most vivid memories of my cousin Steve are when he would come into town and tell us all his stories - I always loved hearing them and listening to him talk. Even though we didn't get to see him much, I know the entire family is feeling the loss. I know Aunt Dorothy, Uncle Francis and Grandma were waiting for him and greeted hm when he arrived. Rest in peace cousin.

Bill Swift
Cincinnati, OH
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Friday, January 25, 2013

We had a simple life growing up. A pile of sand to play in, a washtub of water, a bag of caps, a chicken coupe, a donut truck, and a few oversized trikes to ride. Great way for a bunch of kids to grow up. Looks like you were loved in AK. We loved you here. RIP Steve.

LLoyd Martz
Salem, AR
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

I was a trooper at Salem Ar when Steve went to work for the city of Salem. I'm sorry for his loss.. I considered him a good friend. God bless your family Steve & Rest in Peace with Jesus...

Paul & Diana Balentine
Onia, AR
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Steve was a loved, honored, and respected man. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to his family who have to live life without him now.

Garry Gammill
Mtn View, AR
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

so sorry for your loss steve was a good man god bless you all .

Cindy Swift
Cincinnati, OH
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

I have so many memories growing up with my cousin Steve. He was more like a brother than a cousin. He was one of the best story tellers I know and always had me laughing until I cried. I know he was a dedicated man to his life. May you rest in peace as I know you are truly at home. Give grandma a hug.

Michael Yates
Jonesboro,
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Rest in peace my friend and Thank You for your service.

Sally Beauchamp
Cincinnati, OH
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

I have great respect for my friend, Larry Brondhaver, who is Steve's brother. With this being said, I offer my condolences to Steve's entire family. May you all find peace within your hearts.

Vickie Bateman
Ozark, AR
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Hi Mary Beth. I just wanted you to know that I am sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sally Beauchamp
Cincinnati, OH
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Because of the friendship and respect I have for Steve's brother, Larry, I offer my condolences to his family

Sally Beauchamp
Cincinnati, OH
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Because of the friendship and respect I have for Steve's brother, Larry, I offer my condolences to his family

Sally Beauchamp
Cincinnati, OH
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Because of the friendship and respect I have for Steve's brother, Larry, I offer my condolences to his family

Mikey Thompson
Mountain View, AR
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

The years have passed so quickly...it seems as if it was only yesterday that my Cousin Sheriff Roy Barker gave you your fiirst job in Fulton County to begin your long and faithful career in law enforcement. You have served the people well over those forty plus years. May you rest in heavenly peace my old friend.

Brad & Sandy Watson
Houston, TX
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

So sorry to hear this. Steve was a good friend to us all. Prayers are with you all!

Jana Cash Wickham
Mountain View, AR
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

May you rest in peace Steve, you served the citizens of Stone and Izard County for many years. Thank you for being so good to us over the years. My family has always thought a lot of you. You will be dearly missed by this community in which you gave your all. Mary Beth, my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. I love you all. Jana and Family

christine brondhaver
Cincinnati,
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

May you rest in peace Steve

Deloris Thatcher Jerome
Eudora, KS
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Mary Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, D
MVHS '65

windy sprague
mountain home, AR
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

I knew Steve because he is my sisters dad and my nephews grandfather and at one time he was my step dad. Mary Beth I will pray for you, but please know that my sister Amber Lynn Brondhaver -Chorba is hurting too. Please find comfort in the Lord. God speed to you and yours.

Janelle (Laing) Leslie
Newport,
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

So many memories of when I was a little girl involved bein' next door at Grandpa and Grandma's...My goodness, how the last 35-40 years have flown by. U and the rest of the family were such a big part of my life 4 so many years and have and always will be a huge part of my heart. i still have my honorary "deputy" badge ya gsve me back in 1977. So much has hapoened over the years and losin' touch...well, that sucked but glad I was abke 2 talk 2 ya a few years back. Thankful that ya are at peace and no longer sufferin'. Please tell Grandpa and Grandna I love 'em. God Speed.

Dorothy Ramsey Rodgers
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Mary Beth,
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

Dorothy

Todd Brondhaver
Batavia,
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle Steve or I hope rest and peace finds you whereever you are. Tell grandpa and grandma that i look forward to the dat that I walk with them again. Your still the oldest, guide your brothers. One of the few has passed and gone home, you will be missed and loved! Good bye for now Uncle Steve....

Judy Sutterfield Harvey
Tacoma, WA
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Mary Beth and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Steve. Seems I will always feel so close to you because of the times we shared during our high school day. I will we praying for you in the days to come. Love you, Judy

Ruby (Susie) Burns
Mountain View, AR
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

May you rest in peace Steve. You will be miss all of Stone County. You were a wonderful person who was always there for everyone. May your family find peace and prayers for your family and friends.