Timothy Cheney

A celebration of life for Timothy Dunn Cheney, 64, currently of Dickinson, will be held in Oregon at a later date. Cremation has taken place with the Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory of Dickinson. Timothy passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at his home. Timothy was born March 25, 1949 in Oakland, California the son of Marshall and Nancy (Dunn) Cheney. His family moved to Oregon when he was in kindergarten. Tim attended Duniway Elementary School followed by Cleveland High School in Portland, Oregon, where he graduated in 1967. He attended Stanford University, graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in English. Tim went to law school at Santa Clara University, passing the California Bar in 1976. Tim practiced law in Palo Alto, California for a few years, and then moved back to Oregon to pursue a teaching career. Tim taught business law at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon from 1984 to 1999, achieving tenure and the rank of Professor. Tim married Cynthia Pemberton August 7, 1999. Tim and Cynthia later moved to Idaho. Tim taught business law at Idaho State University from 1999 to his retirement. Throughout his life Tim was an avid and accomplished golfer. Tim’s battle with cancer started in 2005. He endured five surgeries. He is survived by the love of his life, Cynthia, of Dickinson, ND. Tim is also survived by his sister, Linda and his mother, both currently of Springfield, Oregon. Remembrances and memorials can be sent to your favorite charity or the Jimmy V. Foundation.


Burial Date: February 16, 2014
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND