Roy Mcneely

ROY A. McNEELY IDAHO FALLS, ID - Roy A. McNeely, 65, of Shelley, Idaho, died February 5, 2004, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born in Rupert, Idaho, July 28, 1938, to James and Izora Merrit McNeely. After graduating from Minidoka High school, he joined the Navy. For 20 years he proudly served his country both at home and abroad. He married Leslie Anne Gillett April 16, 1966, in Vancouver, B.C. After leaving the Navy, they settled in Washington. He worked for the Dow Jones Wall Street Journal in Seattle for 20 years. Upon retiring, they moved to Shelley to be near family. He loved trailing cattle to Rawlins Creek and working with cows and calves with his brother Terry. He also loved spending time with his many nieces and nephews. Surviving are: Wife: Leslie Anne Gillett McNeely, Shelley, ID Son: Kenny McNeely, Shelley, ID Brother: Bob (Betty) McNeely, Brigham City, UT Brother: Dennis (Leah) McNeely, Honeyville, UT Brother: Terry McNeely, Firth, ID Sister: Clara (Bud) Lathe, Sacramento, CA Sister: Ellen (Vern) Green, Burley, ID Sister-In-Law: Pauline McNeely, Ogden, UT Granddaughter: Kayli McNiven 5 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 siblings. Cremation is under the direction of Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls. No services are planned. A memorial will be scheduled at a later date. The family will receive close friends and relatives at the home of Terry McNeely, 560 East 100 North, Firth, Idaho, Saturday, February 7, 2004, from 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society.