Steven R. Broadhead

Steven Reed Broadhead was born February 2, 1943 to Gladys and Reed Broadhead. He attended Lincoln Elementary in Rupert and graduated from Minico High School, in 1961. Steve worked on the family farm during his growing up years. Steve was musically talented and was in demand for vocal performances at many weddings and funerals. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Fiji Islands. He attended Ricks College for two years and then attended BYU, majoring in music education. While attending BYU he toured Europe, as a member of the musical performing group. One of his greatest achievements was singing in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir as a first tenor. After graduating from BYU in 1968, Steve was hired by the Clark County School District for his first teaching position at Virgin Valley High School in Mesquite, Nevada. At VVHS he enjoyed ten successful years instructing students in band, chorus, and his favorite subject, theater. He became a legend and a favorite with students, known for the musicals that he staged in the community. South Pacific, The King and I, Where's Charlie, and Oklahoma were some of the most memorable. In 1978, Steve made the move from Mesquite to Las Vegas to continue his teaching career, teaching music to elementary students and high school students evenings at Sunset High School. For many years he led a community Handbell Choir that performed all over Las Vegas. Steve retired after teaching close to 30 years in the Clark County School District. Steven Reed Broadhead passed away April 13, 2015, in Las Vegas after battling several illnesses. He is survived by his sister Karen Halvorson of Bakersfield, California and several nieces and nephews. He is survived by his sister Karen (Gene, deceased) Halvorsen (Bakersfield, California), five nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reed and Gladys Perrins Broadhead, a sister Margean, a brother Jay Perrins (Doris)Broadhead.

Graveside funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Rupert Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Apr. 18, 2015