WILLIAM CHARLES "BILL" MCINTYRE

One of the finest gentlemen it has been my pleasure to call friend.

Dear Suzi and Family,

Fond memories of your Dad remain with me always. Lots of love and know that I care.

Aunty Dar

I first met Bill in 1960, when I began working for Far West Services. I worked in Hawaii until 1971 and then transferred back to California. In Orange County I worked as a supervisor for both coffee shops and dinnerhouses. It was during this period that I had more opportunity to know Bill. He and John Macintosh began having the managers wear Rehn Spooners in Hawaii in 1961. They both wore them personally and so do I. I still wear them and will always think of Bill when I do. He will be missed.

Dear Steve,Suzy and families,

What a loss to all of us. I think you both know how much I cared for your Dad. He was just a "prince" of a guy with the most dynamic personality. He never had time for posturing or pettiness. He was simply the real thing--the epitome of what we all, as Americans, strive to achieve. He accomplished so much and yet managed to stay humble and not let it get in the way of life's more important business---helping others, and even helping them up the ladder,...

I had the privilege to work with Mr. McIntyre on the Reuben E. Lee in Newport in the late sixties he was a soft spoken gentleman and helped me when I was doing
the booking for a short time. I returned to waiting tables in the sternwheeler where his son Steve was cooking. I am proud to say I worked for Far West Services and Jim Mcintyre. When I tell people I was with them for 15 or so years in many of their dinner houses people always say what a wonderfull restaurant
and fabulous food...

I only met Bill once, but just adored him. He was such fun, telling stories and fascinating us all. I know how he'll be missed, a man of such accomplishment and humor. And such a gentleman. I am so glad I had the chance to meet him. I'll never forget him.