Steven Wayne Bond

Steven Wayne Bond passed away on August 26, 2026 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho surrounded by his family and best friend.

Born on February 11, 1951 in Boise, Idaho, Steve was the second of three sons to parents Fred and Irene Bond. His family moved to Twin Falls where he finished his junior and high school years. Known as the family prankster, his youth is filled with humorous stories, including an attempt to buy a spider monkey from a Sears catalogue. He will always be remembered as someone who loved to laugh and bring a smile to your face.

After graduating from Twin Falls High School in 1969, he started his electrical apprenticeship, which would become a lifelong career. Ever the entrepreneur though, Steve also started a couple successful side businesses, including selling bee boards and raising cows. Over the course of his life, his work as an electrician had a significant impact on the Twin Falls community, providing electrical work on the hospital, the mall, and other local businesses.

Later in life, he had two children with whom he shared his love of the outdoors (although that love may not have fully transferred over to his eldest). They spent many weekends boating, camping, and exploring all of Steve's favorite Idaho spots. While his daughters moved to opposite coasts in their adulthood, he never let the distance stop him from staying connected. He even overcame his annoyance of passwords in order to have regular family video chats.

Additionally, Steve earned the nickname of Dr. Doolittle due to his tremendous love of animals. He was known for calming even the most anxious dog, coaxing the shyest cat to settle and purr on his lap, and befriending a cow who would follow him around on his farm.

A picture of Steve’s life wouldn’t be complete without mentioning his lifelong and best friend, Darrell Mullinix. After meeting in high school, their friendship spans 60 years of playing pranks on each other, eating breakfast at Norm’s, and walking around the canyon.

Always determined and eager to learn something new, Steve notably achieved his pilot’s license in the early 2000s and loved taking his family on small trips across Idaho (even though his youngest always fell asleep the moment they were in the air).

After retiring from his career as an electrician, Steve still wasn’t done learning new trades. He spent the last 15 years of his life becoming an accomplished woodworker and craftsman. He loved gifting his family with his creations, including jewelry boxes, cutting boards, night stands, and even a beautiful rocking chair for his oldest daughter after she gave birth to his first grandson. His remarkable craftsmanship is best demonstrated by the years he spent building an impeccable Sam Maloof-inspired dining set. His family is so proud of all of his achievements and his memory lives on in the gifts he gave them.

Steve spent his life doing what he loved – caring for his family and his dog, spending time with his best friend Darrell, and learning and mastering new trades. He is survived by his brothers, Gary and Tom, his daughters, Elizabeth and Emily, his grandson, Thomas, his niece and nephew, Jessi and Michael, and his beloved rescue dog, Taffy. Steve and his trademark mischievous smile will be dearly missed.

A celebration of Steve’s life will be held with friends and family. Should you wish to honor his memory, consider drinking a margarita or making a donation to your local animal shelter.