Jeffrey M. McIntyre

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Jeffrey McIntyre Obituary

Jeffrey M. McIntyre, 46 years old, of Santa Clarita, passed away on June 13, 2009 after a courageous six and a half year battle with cancer. He fought to beat the odds in the same way he did everything: with strength, character, dignity and conviction. Known for his kind and gentle heart, Jeff was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born in Sacramento, Jeff moved to Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) when he was 7 years old. After graduating from Mount Carmel High School in Rancho Bernardo, Jeff attended UCLA, receiving a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Immediately after graduating from UCLA, Jeff went to work for the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety. While working for the City, he went on to earn an M.S. in Structural Engineering from CSU Long Beach. Jeff continued to work as a Senior Structural Engineer for the City until shortly before his death. The depth of his knowledge, his egoless management style and his sincere desire to help people earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues as well as those customers who repeatedly sought out his advice.

Jeff was a huge fan of virtually any sport, but he especially loved his San Diego Padres and UCLA Bruins. Jeff was a great athlete himself. He skied for the UCLA Ski Team, was a distance runner, played basketball and was a scratch golfer. However, Jeff's greatest love was reserved for his family. He was immensely proud of his children, Alex, 17, and Katie, 14, and their accomplishments as students and athletes, but most importantly, their development into kind and caring young people. He never ceased to demonstrate to his wife, Courtney, the depth of his love for her. He taught her that there is no greater gift than knowing you are loved completely and totally.

In addition to his wife, Courtney and his children, Katie and Alex, Jeff is survived by his brother, Marc (Mandy), nieces Madeline, Tori and Olivia, and his parents, Gill and Mardelle McIntyre, all of San Diego.

A celebration of Jeff's life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at the Tesoro Del Valle Clubhouse, 23721 Stoney Creek Road, Valencia, CA 91354. In lieu of flowers, Jeff requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Santa Clarita Valley Signal from Jun. 17 to Jun. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey McIntyre

9 Entries

Roberta Robinson

July 1, 2009

Dear Mardi - I read your beautifully written obituary for Jeff in our local paper. When I saw his picture and his name, I knew that he was your son. As the mother of two sons, myself, I know that your loss cannot be measured. Take solace in fact that he passed his spirit and values to his two children. My heart goes out to you and your entire family.

Daryl & Gary Saks

June 30, 2009

Dear Gil, Mardelle, and Family,

We were so saddened to read about Jeff's passing in the paper this week. We know he fought this cancer bravely for several years. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, and our hearts go out to all of you during this most difficult time.

With heartfelt condolences,

Daryl & Gary

Cassie Maloney

June 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 22, 2009

Dear Courtney, Alex and Katie,
We were so saddened to hear about Jeff. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Love,
Vanessa,Jeff,Samantha and Tommy Reagan

June 22, 2009

Dear Mardi, Gill and family, I am so sorry to read that Jeff is not with you any more. I got to know the Mc Intyre family in Phoenix, Az, 1969 and I will always remember you two lovely boys and all the fun we had together.

I will keep you all in my prayers.
With love and deep symphaty.

Ulrica Norman, Sweden

Ivan and Nancy and Johnny and Clinton Trahan

June 21, 2009

Mardi, Gill, Marc, Mandy and Courtney,

We just found out about Jeff's passing tonight and the news has left us with heavy hearts. What a nice guy he was! (No surprise, considering who raised him.)

Tonight we talked about that night years ago when we all played Pictionary together. Our kids were little back then, but they still remember it as fondly as I do. The McIntyre "boys" were much bigger than they were -- all grown up, in fact, and so nice to my little boys!

Yours is quite a cross to bear. We'd like to help if we can.

Love,

Nancy, Ivan, Johnny and Clinton

June 18, 2009

McIntyre Family,
I met the family through school with my daughter Georgie Aronson. What a wonderful family and they always greeted everyone with a smile.
I am sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Best,
Susie Avedikian

Greg and Kathi Hansen

June 18, 2009

How lucky we were to have shared moments of this special man's too short life. We'll keep those memories close and take comfort in knowing that all those who loved him will do the same.

With love and deep sympathy,
Greg and Ksthi Hansen

Ida Shaughnessy

June 17, 2009

Dear Courtney, Alex, and Katie,

I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear about Jeff. He always had a smile on his face. I remember him going to Katie's and Alex's games being so proud of his kids. Such a wonderful and happy man. My prayers are with all of you.

Sincerely,
Ida Shaughnessy

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