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Chances are, if you were to pass Alexander (Alex) McIntosh, VIII on the street, he would stop and talk to you and, as you stood talking, his warmth would draw you in and you would soon find yourself telling him your life story. That is the level of kindness that left this world when Alex passed away on April 30, 2018 in Black Canyon City, AZ. He was born December 27, 1943 in Columbus, OH to Alexander Ross, VII and Margaret Ann McIntosh. He graduated from St. Charles High School and entered the US Navy the very next day. Alex served in the Navy from 1961 to 1966 as a hospital corpsman achieving the rank of Petty Officer 3^rd class. After discharge, Alex returned to school and became an electrician. In 1986 he moved to Arizona and received his contractor’s license (Tartan Electric) which afforded him the opportunity to work on many of the homes in Litchfield Park, Goodyear and Avondale, AZ.

Alex took pleasure in many things in life. He was a collector of gems and minerals, coins and Egyptian relics. He enjoyed playing pool and was featured in an August 2003 West Valley View newspaper article titled, “Life behind the 8 Ball.” He appreciated most forms of music and loved to cook and write poetry. He had a particular fondness for children and frequently got tears in his eyes as he held a newborn baby. He was generous to all and gave to many charities. But Alex’s greatest love was for his family and friends. Alex was interested in everyone, and in return they thought he was the kindest man they had ever met. Even in his last hours, Alex expressed his love and gratitude for his family and friends and thanked them for the care and kindness they had given him in his illness.

Alex is survived by his partner, Angela (Angie) James; sons, Alexander Scott (Scott) McIntosh, IX, Sean David McIntosh and daughter-in-law Amy; Deyro de la Cruz who he loved and claimed as his own; sister, Molly Lane and her husband John; three grandchildren, Lindsay, Sydney and Landon and one great-grandchild, Autumn.

A memorial service will be held June 23 at 1:00 P.M. at the American Legion, 35 North Dysart Road, Avondale, Arizona.

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4 responses to Alexander (Alex) McIntosh, VIII

Char says:

May 15, 2018

I am so grateful for the impact Alex made in my life and more importantly, the lives of so many people I care about. I know none of us would be the same without him. My heart goes out to everyone he touched.

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Deanne Bartram says:

May 16, 2018

Alex was one of the greatest men I have ever known. He cared so much about me and my family. He always wanted better for us than we wanted for ourselves. When I lived with him he always made sure I was eating healthy and even more so when I was pregnant. Who knows, maybe if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t have had the most perfect healthy baby girl! He would always tell me to at least try it because it’s good for you. I will probably hear him say that in my head the rest of my life whenever I eat anything he introduced me to. He will always live on in my memories and my heart as a wonder great grandpa!

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Destinee John says:

June 15, 2018

Alex. What can’t you say about him. I love him so much. He was there for me my whole life and I only knew my great grandma with him. He was truly my great grandpa. I can thank him for so much and I know that with everything I do he’s going to be there with me. I miss him so much. We all do. I hope he knows that as much love as he gave out, he is receiving it. Me and my family love him dearly and it was very hard for us to see him go. In tears we watched you suffer, we watched you fade away, our hearts breaking but we knew you couldn’t stay. I love you forever Alex!

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Sierra says:

June 18, 2018

So many fond memories with you, Alex. I hope you knew in your heart how much we all loved you. You were always so good to us kids. I will try my hardest to teach my children things you taught me, but i probably cant explain anything like you could lol. I will definitely play “cans” with my children, because of you. And for that, I will forever be grateful. Thank you for your service. I’ll always miss you, love you, and think of you often.

Those special memories of you,
Will always make me smile.
If only we could have you back just for a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again,
Just like we used to do.
You always meant so much to me,
And always will do too.
The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain.

But you’re forever in my heart.
Until we meet again,
Grandpa Alex.

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