Stephen Douglas Brady

Stephen Douglas Brady, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 21, 2025, at his home suddenly of a cardiac event.

Steve was born April 7, 1955, in Boise, Idaho, to Clifford Anthony Brady and Lorayne Nolz. Steve graduated from Bonneville High School in 1973. During the summers, Steve worked as a YMCA Camp Counselor. He traveled to Europe and toured around for a year. He returned home to Idaho and attended two years of school at Boise State University. After his time at BSU, he returned home to Idaho Falls to join his father in the family business, Brady’s Inc., along with his brother, Brad. They built Brady’s Inc. into one of the largest retail specialty stores in Idaho and one of the most successful jacuzzi dealerships in the world.

On April 27, 1978, Steve married Paula Snyder in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were blessed with two daughters, Erin and Kristen. Paula and Steve were later divorced. Steve met the love of his life, Kari Vermeline, in the Summer of 2002. They were married in Idaho Falls on September 8, 2013.

Steve served on the board of the American Red Cross for several years, as well as the BBB. He was the first to sign up with the Idaho Falls Youth Hockey League in 1965, and continued to love and play until 2013. He enjoyed traveling the world, skiing, golfing, and spending time in Star Valley with his wife, Kari, and friends and family.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Kari Brady of Idaho Falls, ID; mother, Lorayne Knox of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Erin (Djon) Brown of Cayman Islands; daughter, Kristen (Richard) Brady of Boise, ID; step-son, Shane (Shelby) Vermeline of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Terry (David) Clifford of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, John (Ritzco) Brady of CA; brother, Brad (Jeanie) Brady of Buhl, ID; brother, Clifford (Deon) Brady, III of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, James (Nancy) Brady of Sioux Falls, SD; step-brother, Larry (Denise) Markson of Kent, WA; step-mom, Ruth Brady of Idaho Falls, ID; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Anthony Brady, Jr.; nephew, Josh Clifford; and step-sister, Karla Keller.

According to Steve’s favorite movie, Buckaroo Banzai, “No matter where you go, there you are.”

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 5-6 p.m. prior to services.

Services will be broadcast live on this page.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Red Cross .

American Red Cross
P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines IA 50340
Tel: 1-800-733-2767
Web: http://www.redcross.org/