Russell Keith Cheney

June 24, 1936 - November 2, 2017

Russell Keith Cheney passed away on November 2, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family in West Valley City, Utah. Russell, known to his loved ones as Suze, was born in Altonah, Utah, on June 24, 1936 to Maurice and Clara Cheney. Suze married Janice Bean on July 7, 1972 in Evanston, Wyoming. Suze spent his youth growing up in Ogden, then moving to Manti with his six brothers and sisters after his father’s death. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a machinist by trade. Suze loved the outdoors, riding horses, and had a natural gift for storytelling. Suze is survived by his wife Jan; his sons Greg (Magna), Jason and Richard (San Diego); and daughter Trese (West Valley); his granddaughter Heather; two great granddaughters, Lacee and Harlee (Salt Lake City); and sister-in-law, Judy Cheney (New Jersey). He is also survived by several nephews and nieces. Suze is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Pard, Bud, Doug and Art, and two sisters, Maurine and Lynn. The family would like to take the opportunity to thank his nurse Craig, and the entire staff at CNS Nursing Services for taking such great care of our father during his illness on Hospice.