Jonathon Guy McNey

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Jonathon Guy McNey, 34, passed away surrounded by his family on July 25, 2025.

Jonathon was born to Vincent and Elizabeth McNey on March 4, 1991. The second of four children, he was close with all of his siblings and was their best friend into adulthood.

Jonathon loved traveling, especially to Japan, one of his favorite places in the world. He enjoyed learning new languages and studied Japanese, Greek, Latin, and French. He also loved spending time in nature and was passionate about conservation efforts. One of his favorite things to do was hike in Capitol Reef National Park.

Jonathon was a talented graphic designer and artist who worked in multiple media, including paint, charcoal, ceramics, metal, and stained glass. He had many passions, spanning from philosophy and classic literature to 70s culture and cooking. He was a Renaissance man who knew a little something about everything, and his friends and family frequently looked to him for advice. Jonathon helped his dad build their home in Teasdale, Utah, and together they restored and built his first car, a 1971 VW Beetle, fondly nicknamed “Bugly.” He gave freely of his time and supported his family members in their creative projects and endeavors; his substantial contributions made their success possible.

Jonathon’s kind nature was reflected in the thoughtful gifts he gave others and the way he treated those around him. Children and animals adored him, as did everyone who knew him. Despite years of health challenges, he never complained and was always determined to live life to the fullest. He will be remembered for his quick humor, gentle spirit, and boundless generosity. Words can’t express the impact he had on our lives and the hole he leaves in our hearts.

Jonathon is survived by his parents Vince and Liz, his sisters Katie and Emily, his brother Christopher, and his niece Kiri as well as his granddad, nana, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is a registered member of the Ngāi Tahu (Māori) iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Please join us in celebrating his life on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 7:00 pm at Cactus & Tropicals, 12252 Draper Gate Drive, Draper, Utah. En lieu of flowers, donations can be made to his family’s GoFundMe to cover medical and burial expenses:
www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-our-son-jonathon-mcney?attribution_id=sl:e1164d4a-9bc3-4d11-b798-63f3fc391d7e&lang=en_US&ts=1753550539&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link.

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July 31, 2025

Most of what I knew of Jonathan McNey was from the eyes and perspective of my best friend Emily. Emily would tell me of how Jonathan helped her and taught her. And as someone who has many older brothers I loved Jonathan because of how he loved Emily. He was a gift to all who knew him. I’m grateful for his influence. He will be greatly missed.

Leanne George

July 31, 2025

Jon was the most loyal friend someone could ask for. He never spoke poorly of others (that I heard) and was so easy to get along with.

Ty Palmer

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