Kelly Lamoin Cheney, 70, of Idaho Falls, died on August 22, 2024, doing what he loved most: fishing the South Fork.

Kelly was born on February 8, 1954, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Theron Allen Cheney and Dorothy Francis Mayes Cheney. He attended Archer Elementary, Madison Middle School, and graduated from Madison High School.

On October 19, 1973, he married Penney Ray Ferguson in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Kelly and Penney lived in Idaho Falls, where Kelly worked in construction.

He was a member of the Workers’ Union and the Parkinson’s Group. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching his children and grandchildren play sports, and working with youth. He also enjoyed driving tractors, gardening, crafting, and creating his masterpieces.

Kelly is survived by his wife, Penney Ray Cheney of Idaho Falls, ID; his son, Steven James (Sydney Renae) Cheney of Idaho Falls, ID; his daughter, Stephanie Ray (Fred John) Weber of Idaho Falls, ID; his son, Scott Lamoin Cheney of Idaho Falls, ID; his daughter, Danielle (Todd Johnathan) Gneiting of Idaho Falls, ID; his brother, Melvin (Evelyn) Cheney of Brigham City, UT; his brother, Silas (Gayla) Cheney of Gooding, ID; his sister, Lela (Lynn) Palmer of Park Valley, UT; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by his parents Theron Allen Cheney and Dorothy Francis Cheney, and his brothers Theron Cheney, Lyle Cheney, Merlin Cheney, Lamar Cheney and Doug Cheney.

A gathering for family and friends will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road in Ammon, ID.

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