Angus Travis John ''T.J.'' Mckay Obituary (1980 - 2004)

Angus Travis John (T.J.) McKay OGDEN - Angus Travis John McKay, beloved husband, son, brother, nephew and adored daddy, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004. He was 24. T.J. was born in Ogden on January 7, 1980. His parents, Angus Dan McKay and Annette Roberts, were living in Huntsville at the time. T.J. spent his growing up years in Huntsville and Clinton where he enjoyed the farm and the outdoors. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church. He attended Clinton and West Clinton Elementary schools and Syracuse Junior High School. He graduated from Clearfield High School where he excelled in the R.O.T.C. program. T.J. joined the Army National Guard on January 31, 1997, right after he turned 17 and completed his basic training that summer, at the end of his junior year. He completed AIT in diesel mechanics and construction equipment repair the following summer at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and served thereafter with the rank of Specialist in the 115th Maintenance Company of the 115th Engineer Battalion at Camp Williams. He completed a six-year tour of duty that included temporary active service in Germany and security for the 2002 Winter Olympics. T.J. was proud of his military service and accomplishments and planned to return to active duty when his children were a little older. T.J.'s family has always been the cornerstone of his life. He married Emily Irene Andrade on October 24, 2002, in Ogden. He adored his wife. Together they worked hard to make a nice home for their beautiful little family. Starting in high school, T.J. worked in various positions as a mechanic and automotive specialist. From childhood, T.J. always loved animals and was the caring master of numerous pets. He enjoyed movies, fishing, hiking and other outings with his wife, children and dogs, and exploring in his truck. He was a friend to all, and above all, a wonderful and tender father. T.J. leaves behind his beloved wife, Emily, and his five children: Angus Logan, 7; Courtney Ann, 5-1/2; Jasmine Marie, 3-1/2; Angus Reece Daniel, 2; and Trent Jarrett, 5 months. He was devoted to and very proud of all of them. He is also survived by his mother, Annette Burnett; sister, Shelley McKay Clark and nephew Tyson Ryley; sister, Randi Burnett, all of Ogden; brother-in-law Reuben K. Clark, West Valley City; step-sister Lori B. Maw, North Ogden; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. T.J. was preceded in death by his father, Angus Dan McKay; his step-brother, Terry J. Burnett; and his four grandparents. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his wife and children. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 May 23, 2004 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 May 24, 2004 1:00 PM CemeteryHuntsville Cemetery End of Cemetery Point, West of 100 South Huntsville, UT 84317 May 24, 2004