Theresa A. McKeon

Theresa McKeon of Burtchville, passed away on January 16, 2025. She was born on September 19,1955 to Ruth (Rosebud) Fay Cristner and Donald Kenneth Cristner. She is survived by a son, John Steven McKeon Jr. and a daughter, Melisa Ann Tynes, 3 grandchildren; Jason Ternan, Britney Tynes, and Natalie McKeon, 5 sisters; Fran Dorsey (Richard), Diana Eckstorm (Rodger), Karen Cristner, Nancy Ross (Dan), and Susan Hardy (Marvin), her niece, Renay Rhein (Gary) and Steven McKeon (Karen), along with many other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her Cross Current Church Family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Cristner, her father, Donald Cristner, a brother, Michael Cristner, her sister, Sharon O’Leary, her husband, John McKeon Sr., her son in law, Lawrence (Tim) Tynes, her brother and sister-in-law Joe and Jackie McKeon and her nephew, Shawn McKeon. Theresa was an amazing wife, grandma, mom, sister, niece, & friend. She loved life! She had a big heart! Helping when she can, even when she’s told to sit down and relax! She loved Jesus! She loved doing bible study with her sisters Sharon and Diane. She loved her friend Pam! She considered her another sister. Loved chatting with Pam on their lunch dates at Four Roses or Cracker Barrel. Her Family meant the world to her and boy did she have a big one! She had 7 siblings that she would do anything for! She loved her 2 children John Jr. and Melisa unconditionally! No matter how mad they made her she was always there for them! She would and has done everything for them! Her grandkids were her world. She talked to Jason almost daily! Picked up the phone as soon as he called! She adored Britney and Natalie even though sometimes they’d test her patience! She was and always was there for them no matter the situation! She loved going to Olive Garden with her niece Renay and Nephews Steven and Shawn. Some of her fondest memories were Thanksgivings and Christmas Eves at Renay’s house! Playing cards and Trivial Pursuit until late in the evening! Also watching the Lions games on T.V, the summer family reunions where she would always get nominated as secretary and roll her eyes every time! Hey! She was good at it! Her husband John was also her whole world! She loved him more than almost anything! They loved to travel! They’d go on car rides with the kids! Just up and go somewhere! There weren’t many weekends where they stayed home! Camping and bonfires were some of their greatest pastimes. The New Years Eve Parties they threw at their house in Yale or even on Gordon Street they may not remember, but they were epic! They had a good time! They are back together again! She as well as her siblings were there every day for their mother who was fighting cancer. Taking her countless times to Beaumont frequently for her treatments! The many trips she took with her mama, her husband, kids, and family! Theresa was a strong resilient woman; she had been through more than most people! Countless surgeries, procedures even a nicked vein that almost killed her by causing internal bleeding and a broken back, but she survived things I don’t think anyone could’ve survived with a smile on her face and faith and love in her heart. She never doubted the power of prayer or the love of Jesus! She was always reading the bible and taking notes and doing her bible study! She loved Jesus as much as Jesus loves her! She was an amazing woman, and she will forever be missed! A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home - Port Huron.

Theresa A. McKeon

September 19, 1955 - January 16, 2025