Dick Cheney's Grandchild Shares Heartfelt Eulogy Recalling His Softer Side

A Grandfather's Love and Guidance

• 🚗 Grandpa Cheney drove his grandchild eight hours to college, offering life advice and sharing stories about his family.
• 📚 He is remembered in his study with books piled high, dogs at his feet, and snow outside.
• 🎣 On the Snake River, he fly-fished, sometimes sharing the coveted front seat of the boat with his grandchildren.
• 🍳 He was often found in the kitchen at Thanksgiving and Christmas, cooking for the family.

Memories of a Public Servant and Family Man

• 🏅 Challenge coins from his public service were a tangible reminder of his extensive travels and experiences.
• 🏈 He was a dedicated high school football fan, attending nearly all his grandson's games, even when his team's speed was humorously described as that of a "fence post."
• 🏆 His high school football field in Casper is now named after him, a testament to his leadership as team captain.
• 🎬 He shared his love for John Wayne movies, watching them year after year with his family during holiday dinners.

Lessons in Grit and Integrity

• 🐎 As a rodeo grandpa, he hauled his granddaughter and her horses hundreds of miles to rodeos across Wyoming.
• ⛰️ He taught lessons in integrity, hard work, grit, and facing adversity.
• 🏡 He shared personal history, showing his childhood home, places he learned to drive, and where he picked up his grandma for their first date.
• ⚠️ He imparted practical advice, like "Never ride a bike down the stairs," seemingly from personal experience.

The Prepared and Loving Rodeo Grandpa

• 🎒 He was always prepared, carrying emergency supplies, tools, knives, and snacks on road trips.
• 📰 A humorous anecdote involved hiding all their belongings in the bathroom to prepare for a Wall Street Journal reporter's visit.
• 🗺️ He eschewed navigational devices, preferring scenic routes and teaching about local history and points of interest.
• ❤️ He is remembered as a man with a love for the land, his country, and Wyoming, who was tough yet kind-hearted, and a best friend and hero.