Ronald Allen Cheek

Ronald Allen Cheek, aged 73, joined his beloved wife, Jerri Cheek, on the 17th of August. Ron died in the comfort of his home under Aspen Hospice and the care of his daughter, Tina Veilleux; brother, Steven Cheek; sister and brother-law, Joy and Ron Spurlock; and his mother, Grace Cheek. On this day, Ron was alleviated of all his earthly restrictions. After a long battle, he is at peace with his beloved.

Ron was born July 5, 1947, to Glen and Eula Grace Cheek. At the age of 18, he joined the United States Navy. Ron served from the years 1965-1969. He fought in Da Nang, Vietnam alongside his brothers and was honored for his service on multiple accounts. Ron received the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Ron was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in 1971, after six years of service.

Ron and Jerri Cheek were married on December 7th, 1967. Ron was deployed for Vietnam on the 26th of January 1968. They only spent a matter of months together before Ron left to serve in Vietnam. In fact, one of the messenger planes was shot down, and Ron returned to the United States without a clue that Jerri knew. Sure enough, she was there waiting for him, and from there they officially started their life together. After 53 years of marriage, their souls only remained apart for 20 days on earth.

Aside from the outstanding awards and recognition through the military, Ron continued to excel in his personal life. Ron and Jerri Cheek stabled a successful line of artwork under the name: Ron Cheek Artist of the Great West. He saw the world in a different way and was able to capture it on a canvas. From the artwork he displayed, the wondrous home-cooked meals he prepared, and the family he raised, he gave his entire soul. Ron was a loud, boastful, and proud man. Throughout all of it, his greatest accomplishments to him were being a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather.

Ron is survived by his daughter, Tina Veilleux of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Steven Cheek of Eugene, OR; sister, Joy (Ron) Spurlock of Horton, AL; one grandchild, Rj Veilleux of Idaho falls, ID, and one great grandchild, Nauhla Veilleux.

Ron was proceeded in death by both his parents; and his beloved wife, Jerri Cheek.

In life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts you hold a place no one else will ever fill.

Ron and Jerri will be laid to rest together at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2020, at Ammon Cemetery in Ammon, Idaho. Family and Friends are invited to gather at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road at 10:30 a.m. to escort them to the cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Navy Honor Guard in remembrance and salute to Ronald A. Cheek. We invite all family, loved ones and friends to gather with us on this day of remembrance. Food will be served at the family home following the service.