Stephan "Steve" D. Brown, 66, left this life March 9, 2020. He was born May 20, 1953, in Washington state, to Jamie and Carolyn Brown.

Upon graduating from Willard High School, he served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He later attended Southwest Missouri State University and completed a Bachelor of Science degree while working full-time for Southwestern Bell. He dedicated his career to the telephone company.

Steve was a lifelong kayaker and river runner. He loved his Irish Terriers and Airedales and was a very accomplished motorcycle rider.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn; father, Jamie; brother, Jamie Jack, sister, Linda; and brother-in-law, Kenny.

He is survived by daughter, Erin; son, Nicholas; brother, Randy; and sister, Cheri. He was loved by many friends as well.

Services have been postponed and will be held later in May.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The St. Louis Hope Lodge, American Cancer Society or Irish Terrier Rescue Network.