Roy McIntosh Obituary
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Long time La Quinta resident, Roy McIntosh died at JFK Hospital due to complications from a fall. He was 89.
Roy was a lifelong Coachella Valley resident except for his U.S. Army service, serving in Korea from 1958-1959. Roy graduated from Coachella Valley High School in 1953. He worked in the family businesses, McIntosh Pharmacy and Sherman's Liquors, retiring in 2000. From early childhood, Roy loved mechanical things exploring "how" and "why" things worked. He was always eager to help someone with a project.
Roy and his wife, Brinda of 48 years, loved to Jeep and camp with lots of friends, and in later years covered most of North America, including Alaska in their motorhome. In the last 14 years, they traveled with The Pacific Trailer Club.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Robert McIntosh of La Quinta, and Steve McIntosh of Vista, CA, two grandsons, Ryan McIntosh and Travis McIntosh, brothers Cal McIntosh and Tom McIntosh and a sister, Linda York. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Lena McIntosh-Potts and Sherman McIntosh.
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Kristi Brockman
January 5, 2025
My heart and prayers goes out to the family of sweet Mr. Mcintosh!! Sooo many fond memories growing up in the neighborhood. I'll never forget the fun times and gatherings at the Mcintosh home. Sweet Mr. Mcintosh was such a gentle soul and always so very kind!! Thank you for being a part of my amazing memories! Sending warm hugs and support o Steve. You are a big part of those memories! We miss you.. Love to you and Adelle.. Warm hugs to you Brinda! Thank you for opening your heart and home to my family and I! You will be very missed Mr. Mcintosh!!
Kristi Engle/Brockman
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