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Steven Pond Obituary
Steven H. Pond ll
Mar. 18, 1969 - Aug. 5, 2023
LONGVIEW - Steven H. Pond ll was born March 18, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died unexpectedly on August 5, 2023 in Longview, Washington. Steve was born to amazing parents, Steve and Diane Pond, and had an idyllic childhood on a hobby farm in Castle Rock, Washington. As a child, he was a fantastic student and voracious reader. In high school, he excelled at basketball and track, earned his eagle scout, was student body president, and valedictorian of his 1987 graduating class. He served a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Curitiba, Brazil. He attended Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, and then dental school at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU). Steve developed a thriving dental practice, Hilander Dental, in Kelso, Washington in which he has provided care for the last 25 years. He was beloved by his fellow staff and patients.
In 1991, he was married and sealed for eternity to the love of his life, Tracy Heyland, in the Portland, Oregon Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a loving and adoring husband who treasured his wife and their five children: Steven (29), Renee (27), Ethan (25), Madison (22) and Joshua (19). Together, Steve and Tracy were an extraordinary force for good in their community, their church, and the lives of their friends and family. They served countless hours both as leaders and examples of true Christ-like love and kindness.
Steve was a faithful member of the Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved his Savior, Jesus Christ and followed His example in the way he treated those around him. He was open-hearted and loving to all he met and had a way of making each person feel important.
Steve, Tracy, and their kids cherished each other. As a family, they loved to cook, travel to new places, do dental humanitarian service, spend time on their boat, retreat to Cannon Beach, jam out to Taylor Swift, play games, and above all, just be together.
Steve is survived by his parents Steve and Diane Pond; his wife Tracy Heyland Pond; his children: Steven (Annie), Renee, Ethan (Maddie), Madison, and Joshua; his grandchildren, Steven and Brigham; his siblings: Kathryn (Steve), Jonathan (Anjenette), Adam (Brigitte), Suzanne (Ben), Allison (Ryan), Elizabeth (Mitch); Tracy's parents Dale and Renee Heyland; Tracy's siblings Rick (Cheryl), Daren (Becky), Trudy (Heber); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends who were considered family.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 900 11th Avenue in Longview on Saturday, August 12 at 12:00 p.m. Prior to the services, there will be a viewing from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Tracy and their children are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received from family, friends, church members, patients, dental staff, community members and more. They feel loved and supported – thank you!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Steve Pond Charitable Foundation and please look forward to a memorial run in 2024. Venmo: StevePondCharitableFoundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Steven Pond
Dael and Matthew Hedglin and family
October 2, 2023
A wonderful spirit was within this man. So happy to have known him. He had a wonderful personality and warmth towards all. I loved the sense of humor he exhibited at our wedding considering we were his first. And that he was able to bless oir union under God. I thank the Lord for putting him and his family in our lives. He will be forever missed
RoseMarie Gee*
September 10, 2023
Brother Stephen Pond´s gentleness and kindness were exemplary and appreciated. May God bless his family with comfort and peace.
Tilly Family
August 21, 2023
We are so very saddened to hear about this tragedy. We are sorry about your family's loss. He will be sorely missed. We send our love, hugs and prayers. Jared, Misti and John (Tilly family)
James and Gina Pafundi
August 21, 2023
We send our deepest condolences to the Pond family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Emma Torres-Baltazar
August 21, 2023
Dearest Steve, Diane & Allison, Tracy, children, grandchildren & other siblings,
We are heart-broken in the news of Steven´s untimely passing. We send healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss. May our Lord Jesus Christ carry your grief during this difficult time.
Much Love,
Emma, Leo, Linly( Mike & Olivia), Keith & Kenneth ( The Baltazars)
Denise Ferguson
August 19, 2023
Dearest Tracy
I know it´s been many, many years- this beautiful obituary touched me deeply-what a
loving eternal companion and family you have- and friends and memories of service and love to reflect upon. I send my deepest love to you and your precious family at this very, very early, and tender parting.
May you be wrapped in our Savior´s love.
Your friend and sister
Denise
Stephanie smith
August 17, 2023
Dr pond was an awesome bishop at my church at lds and he was such a great person very sad to hear about his passing sending all my love to his family
Jennifer Zacher
August 17, 2023
Dr. Pond has been my dentist since my long time dentist retired. He was always so kind and caring-- he remembered things we'd talked about months before! When I married and had my children, each one came in and Dr. Pond took care of all of us. When my twins performed in plays with Josh, and they all became great friends, it was another fun thing to talk about and share! He absolutely BEAMED when talking about Josh and his talent in singing and acting!! I loved that! He even had a some fun, when he learned one of my girls had a little crush on Josh-- he gently teased her and said maybe she'd call him "Dad" one day! We both giggled at how RED her face got!! Heehee! It was all in good fun, and ONLY Dr. Pond could get away with that!
My family and I pray for for your continued strength and courage in dealing with this huge loss! A hug or note seem so small a gesture, but I hope we bring comfort in some way.
Neal Redman
August 16, 2023
Steve was always a glowing example of integrity, kindness and dedication during our dental school years. I worked next to him in lab and clinics and he was always very caring to his friends and patients . He loved to extend a helping hand and words of encouragement. His sense of humor was always put a smile on everyone´s face . My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Neal Redman
Charles Branen
August 16, 2023
I remember Steve as this tall gentle giant when we attended dental school. He always had this calm quiet confident presence about him and I will always remember his uncanny humor. I truly can´t imagine losing him as a family member. The loss must be devastating. My prayers are with his family at their time of grief.
Sincerely
Chuck Branen
Marc and Pinder Nordstrom
August 16, 2023
We are so sad to hear of Steve´s passing. Steve was an amazing person, friend and dentist. He always put others before himself. He was so compassionate to his patients and classmates at OHSU. Steve was an excellent dentist with superior hand skills. He will be missed in the
Nile Sandstrom
August 16, 2023
Dr. Pond took such great care of my wife and I for his entire practice here. Love him he took an interest in each person he met.
Cindy Pittman (patient)
August 16, 2023
Dr. Pond was the best dentist ever, and such a nice man. On one visit I was reading a book on my phone while waiting in the chair. He came in and asked what I was reading- it turned out that he knew who the characters were in the book! He always seemed happy and I always felt like I mattered to him. I will miss him, and I send heartfelt condolences to his family.
Renee and Dennis Norton
August 16, 2023
We send our sympathy to the Pond family.
Besides being our dentist, Steven was a wonderful friend and loved as part of the church family.
We will miss him so much.
We did attend the beautiful service you had for him but we failed to sign the guest book.
Dennis and Renee Norton
Cody wells
August 15, 2023
I have known Steven and his family for a very long time. I never knew Steven not to smile. He was a gentle giant that made everyone around him better. He loved the Gospel so much. I will miss his handshakes and his hugs. He was also my dentist and he sure made his patients feel comfortable.
He will be missed by so many people. Let us each live in his memory and try to be more like him every day
Kristen - Ensign Academy of Dentistry
August 15, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you feel the love and comfort of the Savior as you are dealing with this unexpected and devastating tragedy. My prayers are with you!
Beth Leeper
August 15, 2023
We were blessed and honored to raise our family alongside your family in Castle Rock. Steven left the world a better place, but far too soon.
Bill & Beth Leeper
Pat, Nancy Hill, Peter, Brian Pascua, Caryn Boetel, Toni EGGER.
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