Larry Richard McIntyre
Marriages
Vergie McDaniel - 1964
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3 D Obit - May 13, 2012
Larry McIntyre, age 78, passed
away at his Fruita, CO home surrounded
by his loving family on
Thursday, May 10, 2012, following
his valiant battle with cancer.
During his courageous fight,
Larry kept a positive attitude and
never lost his sense of humor, always
responding with an "I don't
know about that". He has always
been a pillar of strength to his family, setting many examples to
follow.
Larry was born April 18, 1934, in Denver, CO. He was adopted by
Dan and Edith McIntyre of Hotchkiss, CO. He spent his childhood
in the North Fork Valley and on the Muddy. He graduated from
Hotchkiss High School in 1953 where he was a star athlete, enjoying
football, basketball and track. Following graduation, he attended
CSU for one year prior to enlisting in the Army in 1954,
where he served in the infantry. He was stationed in Germany for
two years before returning to Hotchkiss to help his father with the
ranch.
Larry has lived in the Grand Valley since 1956. He married Vergie
McDaniel in 1964, and they made their home in Fruita, CO with
summers spent on the Muddy near Ragged Mountain. They shared
many years together before Vergie's passing in 2008.
Larry spent his life as a sheep rancher following a family tradition
of four generations. He successfully owned and operated McIntyre
Livestock Corporation, running approximately 5000 head of sheep,
wintering near the Colorado/Utah State line and spending summers
on McClure Pass near Ragged Mountain. He took pride in his
farming and livestock operation.
Fly fishing on the Clear Fork was one of his favorite past times. He
also enjoyed hunting, hosting many lamb barbeques for friends on
the Muddy and traveling to Las Vegas and Blackhawk for slot tournaments
or a few hands of blackjack. Popping in to visit with friends
was a daily event he treasured.
Larry was an active member of the Colorado Wool Growers Association,
The Mesa County Wool Growers Association, the Masonic
Lodge, the Moose Lodge, and the Shriners.
Larry is survived by his children, Danny (Joellen) McIntyre of
Fruita; Dana Worsham of California, and Michell (Andy) Schmidt
of Ellensburg, WA. He leaves his legacy to ten grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Dan and Edith McIntyre; his wife, Vergie, and his two loyal sidekicks,
Judd and Mouse. Per his request, no services will be held. He
was cremated, and his wishes will be honored at a later date.
An open house will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 4 - 6 p.m.
at the Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Rd. Grand Junction. The family
would like to invite anyone who has memories to share.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a donation in Larry's
name may do so to Hospice and Pallative Care of Western Colorado,
3090 North 12th Street, Suite B, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
