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Kenneth Foist Obituary

Kenneth Mark Foist 1945- Kenneth (Grizz) Foist (80) of Cheyenne died on September 18, 2025 at Anschutz Hospital in Aurora, CO.

He was born on September 17, 1945 in Cheyenne, WY.

Ken served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war from 1966 to 1968. He received several awards and commendations during his service.

He married Cindy Woolington on March 3, 1975.

Ken loved spending winters in Quartzsite, AZ.

He is survived by three children, Mark Foist of Cheyenne, Jason (Kristi) Foist of Rio Rancho, NM, Jamie (Lance Vetere) Foist of Colorado Springs and step-son Michael (Leah) Westbrook.

Grandchildren Dallas, Jersey, Braxton, Samantha and Logan Foist, Benina Soriano-Hunter, Astrid and Freya Westbrook.

Great Grandchildren Ashly, Maddox, Lena, Emmie, Constance, Deagen and Destin.

The Celebration of Life will be held at American Legion Post 6 on October 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Address is 2001 E. Lincolnway in Cheyenne.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rome News-Tribune from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2025.

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Lori Fanning

September 29, 2025

Dennis has many memories of you taking him hunting and eating those bologna sandwiches! Thank You for videoing our wedding fully suited up as our own mountain man...you will be missed by us all♥Dennis and Lori F

Joe Pond

September 28, 2025

Griz was our rv park cruiser and knew everyone he would stop and talk as he cruised the park
Griz was loved and will be missed by many.

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