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Jeanne McIntyre Obituary

McINTYRE, Jeanne Margot BA, MEd, MLS With her husband Bill holding her hand, Jeanne passed away on June 23, 2015, at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital. Jeanne was born in Utica, New York, to Lillian H. and Enoch H. Walter. The family moved to Dearborn, Michigan, where she spent her elementary through high school years. During her senior year of high school, she became as interested in a fellow classmate, William McIntyre, as he was in her and the result was 65 years of marriage and a lifetime of love and memories. Devoted to a life of service for children, she served in a Scottish orphanage, Michigan pre-schools, a federal Head Start program in Minnesota, and the DISD and Richardson ISD in Texas. During two years in the Peace Corps, Jeanne taught in Peru and established an elementary school library and designed a curriculum support program for the Yungay School District. Jeanne's warmth and love of children was always clear to them who flocked around her like moths to a light. At John T. Rhodes (DISD) the older brother of one of her students accused her of being Black but passing as White because "No White woman is nice as you." When she became physically incapacitated in 2013, she moved to assisted living at the Villages of Lake Highlands. This past June, she moved to hospice care at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital. She was very appreciative of the thoughtful care she received from all the professionals. In addition to her husband Bill in Garland, Jeanne is survived by extended family in Maine, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. A memorial service is planned in Florida.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Jul. 19, 2015.

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Brian, Angela< Henry, Lula Belle Katz

August 16, 2015

She was the first cowgirl ever I met. With stories of far off places and exotic people, she left quite an impression on a once young nephew. I will remember her warm smile and kindness towards others for all the days to come. Rest in peace aunt Jeanne, rest in peace.

Mary Pavelick

August 11, 2015

Our three children were fortunate to have Jeanne as their librarian at Yale Elementary. What a loving, kind, always smiling woman she was. Always eager to find the right book for a student. She was fun to talk with and always interested in others. She was an inspiration, loved and admired.

Carter, Helen, & Mitchell Katz

August 3, 2015

Your smile, your voice, the way that you laughed. We miss you so much Aunt Jeanne. You'll be forever in our heart, forever in our soul Aunt Jeanne. We will meet again on that Golden Shore. Until then, our love for you will sustain your memory.

Sylvia Katz

July 29, 2015

My darling & most loved sister-in-law. Soft of voice & heart, never would hurt a soul, loving children though none were hers, caring for family & friends.Never quite attaining her dreams, but helping others make theirs come true.Such a gentle being - she must be with the angels.

July 21, 2015

Mrs. McIntyre was the best librarian I have known because she knew how to make every child feel special. If we had trouble finding a book, she had a gift of steering us in the right direction. She also had a knack of arranging for up and coming authors to come speak to the school - I still remember Marc Brown's visit - which inspired and excited us to read even more. We could count on her to help us after school with book reports and research.
I remember her coming to me in sixth grade, asking me to a read a book that had just come in to determine if I thought the content of it was appropriate for anyone to check out. I can't describe how important that made me feel.
She was inspiring; she was loved; and, she will be remembered.

July 21, 2015

Jeanne and I were elementary librarians in Richardson ISD. I loved her style, her enthusiasm, and her sense of humor. We had some great times at TLA which I will always remember. Condolences to the family.
Linda Vaughn

Viva Wilson

July 21, 2015

Jean was a remarkably intelligent, caring woman & a beloved librarian at Yale Elementary in Richardson. I am sure students, parents & fellow educators mourn her passing. Sincere sympathy to her family.

July 20, 2015

We are sorry to learn of the passing of Jeanne, but grateful for her service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Peru.

Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

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