Steven Preece Sondrup

I never had the privilege of knowing Professor Steven Sondrup. However, I bought a second-hand book on The Languages of China, and the note inside said it was part of his personal library. After learning about him, and being amazed by his beauty of mind, I feel blessed to have one of his literary materials in my possession. I was recently admitted to a graduate program in Beijing - as I study and travel across China, I will keep this book with me, as a reminder of the spirit of inquiry and...

Brother Sondrup kindly invited me to write a book review for the Scandinavian Studies journal. A copy of the book arrived in my box with a note in Steven's fine penmanship. I sensed that the handwriting represented the order and beauty of his mind and character.

I am sorry I did not see this until now and am replying so late. I first met Dr. Sondrup (as I thought of him) when he was at Harvard and I was at MIT as we were in the same student ward, but it wasn't until I went to BYU after my mission and when he was starting as a member of the faculty that our association really begin. I worked with him writing computer programs he used for his literary analysis my entire eight years at BYU. He even arranged funding to bring me back to BYU to work for...

Steven was simply an extraordinary talent. He was my professor and my mentor. I, like so many, am the grateful beneficiary of having been taught by this remarkable teacher. He conditioned my acceptance into the masters program of Comparative Literature upon my rewriting all of my upper level literature courses. He was patient with and dedicated to my learning experience. He was an intellectual powerhouse. He was a gifted mind opener. His charm and wit were accompanied by a kind of...

Dear Julie and Susie,
What a wonder of an older brother you had in Steven. You and your families will surely miss him dearly.
I remember his patient and somewhat quizzical smile as he tutored us in french one afternoon, Julie. I could see his mind working, trying to fathom why I/we were not understanding the concept of the particular conjugation or phrase we were wrestling with at the time. But I remember most clearly his patience in re-explaining and rephrasing to us until we...

Steven was a colleague at BYU. We were both in the College of Humanities and, for a couple of years, served together in the Association for Mormon Letters. During that time, we often meet at his house, where I learned of his devotion to his mother and came to see, admire, and love the greatness of his soul. I was moved by his funeral service. He leaves a wonderful legacy of disciplined discipleship.

I keep a mental list of favorite people. Steven is a favorite person.

Steven was an amazing man. It is such a loss for our family. I will miss him very much. I wanted to share this video with those that might be interested in seeing a glimpse of the remarkable life he lived. https://youtu.be/6CRWNZr1C_M

Sending love & prayers to Susie, Julie & families as you prepare to bid a temporary farewell to Steven. I'm certain he is finding heaven beyond his wildest expectations and, heaven knows, he expected a lot. May you be encircled in the arms of His love until the day of sweet reunion.
Steve & Dianne Whitelock Miller