JT (Joshua) Theo McKean (1995-2014) Obituary and Memorial

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Joshua Theo McKean age 19 passed away November 24, 2014 in St. George, UT. He was born May 12, 1995, and raised in St. George, UT. His parents are Joseph and Angela McKean. He has 2 sisters: Jasmine McKean Neider (Husband Kelby Neider) and Jenna McKean Duplessy (Husband Nicolas Duplessy) He had many friends, who were like family. He was a student at Dixie State University. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served an LDS mission in Uruguay. He enjoyed playing music, and taught himself to play drums, piano, guitar, ukulele, and various others. He enjoyed all things technical and electronic. He was an avid 4-wheeler, and enjoyed hauling his friends on a couch in the back of his truck. He enjoyed doing home improvement projects with his family. He loved playing tennis, cross-country, while wearing his Superman cape. During the state football playoffs, as a member of the band, he became known as the shirtless drummer in a frigid snowstorm. He earned the prestigious Diamond T Award at Desert Hill High School. He earned the Regence scholarship and was an Eagle Scout. He was very compassionate and loving towards everybody he met. He participated in many volunteer, church and civic activities. His infectious smile, laugh, love and warmth will be missed by everybody.

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1995

Born May 12

1997

JT was 2 when "Titanic" opened in theaters

1998

JT was 3 when Google was founded

2001

JT was 6 when Apple introduced the iPod

2005

JT was 10 when the first video was posted to YouTube

2010

JT was 15 when Apple's iPad went on sale

2012

Superior rating for Percussion Performance Superior rating for a Percussion Performance JT received a Superior rating for his percussion performance for DHHS...

2012

Played tennis and ran cross country throughout high school (was even a cheerio for a day)

2012

Hiked Havasupai Falls

2013

JT’s band, contraBAND won Battle of the Bands

2013

Eagle Scout JT achieved the highest rank as an Eagle Scout, signifying exceptional leadership, service, and skill, earned by completing demanding requirement...

2013

Graduated with High Honors Desert Hills High School

2013

Diamond T Award Prestigous award for students at Desert Hills High School for highest school involvement

2014

Passed away November 24, age 19

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Kenzie Nicholas 7w

I miss you every day 🫶🏻

There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you... I'm grateful to have every picture of our great memories together 💛 I enjoyed visiting you today JT ✨🫶🏻

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Barry Sawyer 152w

Byu Football

Remember a great day I spent with Jt . We also spent some time with John and Dane . Then we ate at Chubbys and he and I watched movies and had a great time talking . Miss you Jt 🤗💙