Brayden Zee Cheney

Brayden came into this world as a bright-eyed, ten-pound force to be reckoned with. One look into his newborn eyes, assured his mom that he was going to imprint his love onto every heart who knew him.

Brayden was raised in Syracuse, Utah. He had a passion for basketball that extended throughout his life. He also played little league baseball, football, and soccer, many times being coached by his devoted mother Cristal. From a young age, he loved riding dirt bikes with his dad Ben and older brother Kolbie, a passion that continued into adulthood when he bought his own street bike.

As a young boy, he was obsessed with superheroes and cars (both the movie as well as the toys that filled his room). Legos could also be found scattered around the house on any given day. He could regularly be found outside riding his scooter, trikes, and bikes with friends. Nerf gun wars inside with his mom and sisters were a regular occurrence. Brayden also loved cooking and creating unique dishes in the kitchen. He loved to learn and store random facts in his beautiful mind and would regularly test his knowledge through trivia games with his family.

He connected with his brothers and sisters playing Minecraft and video games. As a young teen, he began to delve deep into the world of movies, with favorites including all things Marvel, Back to the Future, and Star Wars. He could quote many movies verbatim, including Madagascar 2 and Stepbrothers. Music was also a huge passion for Brayden. He loved a wide variety of genres, from Country as a young boy to 80’s rock and Hip Hop. His favorite songs and artists were on incessant repeat.

Brayden’s high school years found him renowned for his large shoe collection and being an extremely proud Sneakerhead. He designed dozens of different colorways for his favorite sneakers using his graphic design skills. His creativity began to really take root and blossom during these years through his graphic design and writing. He took courses through Davis Tech in the Graphic Design realm to expand on that passion. He was a powerful writer and used that medium to express the feelings he couldn’t speak.

In the words of his sister Tasia, “Brayden was a classic.” He loved all things vintage and old, especially cars and classic films. He expressed multiple times that he felt like he was born in the wrong era. Brayden was an old soul with the purest of hearts.

After high school, Brayden developed a love for snowboarding and worked for multiple seasons at Snowbasin. He enjoyed spending time with close friends and the people he loved and cared for deeply. Brayden passionately protected and defended those he loved, especially his younger sister BriAnna. He was thoughtful of others and always striving to be the best version of himself for those around him.

Everything that shaped Brayden into who he was will be missed. We’re forever changed by this beautiful soul and look forward to a heartfelt reunion on the other side, with a little reminder to those of us still bound to this earth: “Time is a currency we can spend only once.”

Services will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Lindquist Syracuse Mortuary, 869 South 2000 West, in Syracuse, Utah. An open gathering will be held from 11:00-12:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. A luncheon will follow the services at 2160 West Gordon Ave, also in Syracuse.

In lieu of flowers, donations via Venmo or Zelle to help the family cover expenses would be greatly appreciated. Anyone wishing to send a private message, memory, or story can do so by sending an email to tasia.franco@gmail.com.

Thank you so much to all who have reached out in love and kindness to our family during this difficult time. It will be forever appreciated.

Venmo: @fantasia-franco

Zelle: Marisol Dickerson (4886)