John Hugh McGean

In 2018, I thought I had come to an understanding of Frederich Nietsche's work. It was a eureka moment for me intellectually and it spurred me to find John and exclaim my discovery some 50 years since John introduced me to the mystery. But alas I was too late to share this insight as modest as it was. John, I cured myself of run on sentences. But I must say your life was a magnificent run on sentence full of color, inspiration and meaning. Thank you for permitting me to read a very early...

I did not realize that Mr. McGean was only five years older that I was...a student of his in English Literature in 1969 at Judge Memorial Catholic Boys School. He posed questions for me that I mulled over much of my life and some of which I actually found answers to. He was "that teacher" for me and even his young wife who taught mr French for a semester, spurred me on to higher learning. Cordell Brown

Rest In Peace.

Gone but always in our memories and hearts. Until
We meet again John, Rest in Peace

John was an early mentor in the appreciation of English literature for both my late wife Joanne Mooney and for me. We both followed him into being English majors, and I followed him into teaching and administration in Catholic education. God give him peace and grace.

Dear Melinda and family,

The Hernon family has many fond memories of John as friend and teacher. We extend our respect, love and our deepest sympathy.

Nancy Hernon Tessman
Robyn Hernon Caperton
Kathy Hernon Raffaelli

Melinda and Family,

What an incredible life you and John had. His contributions and passion for education will live on in all the lives that were touched by him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pam Zupo, Mesquite Nevada

Mr. McGean taught me at Judge in the early-mid 70's. He was so elegant I thought, surely he was originally from England or Canada. (Ah.. I've just exposed my negative projection of being from SLC.) His understated and keen teaching style allowed me to delve into literature without fear of the "teacher knows best" limitation. He asked excellent questions freeing our hormone-addled minds and letting literature sink into us for exploration and self-exploration.
Imagine my surprise when...