Scott McIntosh

Scott E. McIntosh age 65 passed away peacefully surrounded by wife Phyllis and family at his Wasilla home. He was born October 22, 1946 in Oregon City, Oregon son of James and Edna(Smith)McIntosh.

A Celebration of Life gathering in honor of Scott will be held on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel 1015 S. Check St Wasilla,Alaska.

He moved to Alaska from Washington State in November 1989 to find a simplier way of life and be closer to the land. He worked as a salesman in Sporting Goods before his retirement. In Washington, he worked as a machinist. He also proudly served our country in the US Army reserves.

Scott was an avid outdoorsman and was recognized for his efforts to maintain a natural environment on the Little Susitna River.

Scott's grandaughter Chelsea Gwinn said that my grandfather was a teacher who taught me things that no one else could which included:how to catch fish, shoot a gun, and drive a 4-wheeler. He also taught me what to do when animals were near and how to avoid an attack; and what foods were best to eat. Whenever I see these things I will remember the lessons which he taught me. My favorite moments were the quiet ones of us sitting in the garage shooting the targets with the pellet pistol. He would show me how to hold the gun, breathe, concentrate and pull the trigger. In those quiet moments he would tell me his childhood stories and his Alaskan Adventure stories or those funny memories about my grandma, my mom or my aunt. I will also remember how he was patient, loving, and caring towards me and everyone he met. He taught me a lot about character, and strength, zest for life not only by his words but by his actions. He loved and respected Alaska and all the creatures in it, and he was thankful to the animals and fish that gave their lives for our benefit. He never wasted anything. Those animals became part of his life, now his spirit and ashes will remain with them. His ashes will be spread in the Little Susitna River.

Scott was known for his generous sharing of fishing techinques,along with the plentiful bounty that he was able to catch. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family for his easy smile and willingness to lend a hand.

Scott is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis McIntosh of Wasilla, his daughters Angie Meuler of Ridgefield, WA and Mary Ann Gwinn of Vancouver, WA. He is also survived by his brother James McIntosh of Appleton, WA, his grandaughters Allie Meuler of Ridgefield, WA and Chelsea Gwinn of Vancouver, WA and his Aunt Joyce Zachor of Vancouver, WA.

The family suggest in Lieu of flowers contibutions in his memory be made to the charity of your choice.



Arrangements Entrusted to Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel and Crematory Wasilla, AK