October 20, 1939 – April 6, 2023
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 favorite 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.
