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JOHN RONALD MCINTYRE
John Ronald McIntyre of Okotoks, Alberta passed away peacefully in his home on April 6, 2023, at the age of 83 years.
John is survived by his children; Janet McIntyre, Tim (Jen) McIntyre, Rob (Tammie) McIntyre, Pat (Dave) Emes; stepchildren Craig (Nicole) Waugh, Brenda (Paul) Taylor, and Scott (Cheryl Thorlakson) Waugh; grandchildren Connor, Kassidy, Julianna, Kaitlyn, Ken, Brittany, Sabrina, Bentley, Lyndze, Mitchell, Alli, Justin, Nathan, Aidan, Kristjan and Emily; siblings Cecilia and Jim (Cathy), as well as nieces and nephews.
John was predeceased by his wife Phyllis in 2016.
John was born in Moose Jaw SK to Ron and Mary McIntyre. He spent his youth and high school years in Moose Jaw and still had close friendships from those years.
John had a lengthy career with the Royal Bank of Canada where he held several positions and retired as the manager of the Main Branch in Winnipeg.
John got married and raised 4 children, whom he was a good father to. He was hardworking and at the same time, he always made sure he spent individual time with each of his children.
In 1985 he met the love of his life (Phyllis), and they were married in 1991. One of their favourite destinations was Hawaii which they visited many times. They moved to Salmon Arm where they enjoyed life which included playing golf. Dad also spent hours in the mountains photographing trains and wildlife. Eventually they moved to Okotoks Alberta. Around this time Phyllis had become ill and Dad was devoted to ensuring she received the love and caring needed until her passing.
Dad believed in being in service to others. He was a friend to many, but this extended to volunteering as well. When he was in Winnipeg, Dad volunteered teaching literacy. In Salmon Arm he volunteered at a Restorative Reconciliation Program helping people caught up in the Justice system find a new path. With others, it was helping them get their GEDs. In Alberta he volunteered at the Rocky View Hospital and at the Okotoks Memory Café, offering support to those affected by memory loss along with their caregivers.
Dad was known for his kindness and loving gentle nature which was evident in the many long-lasting relationships he built. He was a gifted communicator and a great listener. These gifts allowed him to have a positive impact on his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and many others throughout his life. He will be dearly missed by all.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association www.cmha.ca. A Celebration of John’s Life was held on Monday, April 17 at the Highwood Golf & Country Club in High River, Alberta. A recording of the service is available on John’s tribute page at www.lylereeves.com.
Publish Date: Apr 29, 2023
JOHN RONALD MCINTYRE
Mr. John McIntyre of Okotoks, Alberta passed away at home on April 6, 2023, at the age of 83 years.
A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at the Highwood Golf & Country Club, 400 7 Street NW, High River, Alberta, on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
Publish Date: Apr 13, 2023
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 13, 2023, Apr 29, 2023
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My dearest friend pat, your Dad was one of the best people I knew, I remember Mr McIntyre as a kind, gentle soul, who was very understanding, and yes a good listener, I wish I had gotten to know him a little better through the year's but I feel privileged to have known him at all, my condolences to his family, RIP 🙏 Shannon Gillespie. - Posted by: Shannon Gillespie (Best friends Dad ) on: May 01, 2023