John Hunter McTee

John Hunter McTee, 53, passed away peacefully at home March 8, 2018, in Salt Lake City.

John was born Jan. 6, 1965, in Rock Springs to Joseph McTee and Theda (Sue) Porter. He married Rebecca Merlone in 1983, and the couple had two children. He worked for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office for 13 years, retired from the force in 1998, and moved to Salt Lake City to peruse a new career.

John will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Rebecca; their children, Aaron and Ashley; his parents Joseph McTee and Theda (Sue) Porter; his brother Joe (Linda); his four grandchildren, Hayden, Kariann, Braxton and Hadley. John will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.

John was preceded in death by his brother Michael McTee and stepfather Patrick Porter.

Funeral services will take place March 17, at 3 p.m., at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate John’s life.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made in John’s memory to Primary Children’s Hospital, PO Box, 58249 SLC, Utah, 84158 or St. Jude’s, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.