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Stephen V. Elam
Stephen V. Elam
Cedar Rapids
Stephen V. Elam, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Hiawatha. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life service will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Brosh Chapel.
Stephen was born on May 10, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Elvin and Vivian (Moore) Elam. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School, class of 1965. Steve served in the United States Navy over 18 years, retiring on July 31, 1994. He worked as a CNC machinist at Rock Island Arsenal for several years. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, traveler, builder of model airplanes, and forever a mechanic. In his younger years, he loved racing cars and motorcycles. He loved casinos and Fremont Street. When he was able to get together with the VP47 squad he was sure to have a good time. As he reached his golden years, his favorite sound was the sound of his grandchildren cackling and rough housing.
Stephen is survived by his wife Maria Elam; son Andrew (Lindsey) Elam; daughters Heather (Adrian) Lees and Michelle (Richard) Andrews; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister Ginger (Robert) Pike; sister-in-law Julie Elam.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Richard and Michael Elam.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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