I will always miss and love my dad and I hope to see him again some day
Andrew P. McKeown
September 27, 1976 – January 27, 2013
Andrew Paul McKeown, age 36, of Albany, MN. died at home on 1/27/2013.
He was born September 27, 1976 in Montevideo, MN. to Thomas and Pamela (Wallien) McKeown.
Andrew graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1995; South Dakota State University in 2001; and Argosy University in 2004. Andy married Jennifer Johnson on September 24, 2004 in South Carolina; they were divorced in 2011. He was employed for the past 8 years at St. Cloud Hospital as a CT Technologist.
His hobbies included fishing, hunting, writing and spending time with his two children.
Survivors include daughter Kate Maureen McKeown and son Aidan Thomas McKeown of Albany, MN; parents Thomas and Pamela (Wallien) McKeown of Creston, Iowa; sister Megan and brother-in-law Adam Sears, of Lowell, MA.; nephew Thomas and niece Emily Sears of Lowell, MA; grandmother Mavis Punt of Lakeville, MN., and grandfather David Wallien of Fairmont, MN., and Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he dearly loved.
Andy was preceded in death by his grandparents James Byron McKeown and Alice Jane McKeown of Montevideo; step-grandfathers Wilbert Mace of Montevideo and Martin Punt of Sioux Center, IA; and step-grandmother Shirley Wallien of Fairmont.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, February 1st at 12:00 noon at Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive SE in St. Cloud, MN. with Pastor Wayne Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1st beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church prior to the service.
Memorials are preferred for a benefit fund for Kate and Aidan McKeown, children. Donations can be made to US Bank Kate and Aidan McKeown Fund, 1015 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301 or any US Bank location.
Andy was a gentle spirit who wore his heart on his sleeve; he had a personal relationship with his Lord and Savior and is now at peace. His family takes comfort in knowing we will see him again, for it isn’t the end of him but only the beginning! The beginning of a much better life where…” He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4.
Guestbook
Dear Tom, Pam & family,
We ache with you all for the pain & suffering this has caused and want you to know you are still in my daily prayers. You are loved by many and missed by all up here. Let us know if we can do anything. Bless you, Barry
We are saddened and shocked to have just heard about Andy. He talked of his children with much joy! This is really sad to find this. Could you possibly tell us hat happened?
Dear Pam and family
May you find peace in time and I send my very best wishes and prayers. I am so sad for you. With love. maren
Tom, Pam and family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Tom,Pam & Megan,
Its heartbreaking to hear of your loss. Hugs and love to all of you. Such a difficult thing to experience. Please know you are in my prayers. I am so sorry I was unable to come to his service. I really wanted to be there. Please keep in touch.
Gail
His bright smile and positive attitude has made a huge difference in my life. I will forever remember his bright smile and his cologne!! He called me sunshine and I wish I could tell him today that he truely was my sunshine. My deepest sympathy to family and his dear children that he talked about often and loved dearly. The world has lost a gentle soul. I have no doubt he has made heaven a brighter place to be. I look forward to the day I am able to see him again.
Tom and Pam, Know that many prayers are coming to you from Creston. I am so truly sorry for your loss! Thoughts are with you. God Bless.
Megan and Family,
I hope you find peace in knowing that Andrew is with the Lord. I am thinking of all of you and praying for you everyday.
God Bless.
Pam and Tom, I am so sorry and know this time is terribly difficult for all of you. Just take care of the children…they will need you the most. I am so sorry….
Dear Tom, Pam and Megan,
We love you so much and our hearts are broken. “He has heard your prayers, He has seen your tears, and surely He will heal you”. 2 Kings 20:5
Dear Tom, Pam & Family…you have been in our thoughts, our prayers and our hearts since we heard of your loss. No words can heal your hearts or wipe away your tears, but we can hold you up in prayer knowing that the Lord is near and will sustain you through faith, family and friends. Andy was a handsome man…twinkling eyes, gentle smile and face and we’re sure a very loving father and son. God opened His arms wide, took him into those arms and will hold him near till you one day see him again. All our love, our prayers and sympathy at this most difficult time for all of you. May the Lord richly bless you with wonderful memories of a much loved son and the knowledge that all who know you grieve with you. Believe…trust…love and hang on to each other for it is those things that will bring His light into your darkness. God bless all of you and know how very much we care.
Services
Visitation
Salem Lutheran ChurchServices
Salem Lutheran ChurchSchedule Details
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, February 1st at 12:00 noon at Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive SE in St. Cloud, MN. with Pastor Wayne Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1st beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church prior to the service.