Matthew Douglas McIntosh

Matthew McIntosh Obituary

MATTHEW DOUGLAS MCINTOSH Matthew Douglas McIntosh, born October 19, 1990, was a resident of Victorville, CA and was granted his wings on December 27, 2011. He was 21 years old. Matthew's life would seem short to many, but those who were touched by him understood the quality of life far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Matthew graduated High School from the Academy for Academic Excellence in 2009. He graduated from the San Bernardino County Fire Academy in 2010. Upon graduation he began pursuing his EMT and Fire Fighting Career. Matthew enjoyed spending time with family, golfing, off-road vehicles, video games, and just hanging with his friends. Matthew will always be loved by his parents Mark and DeAnna McIntosh of Victorville, his sister Cara McIntosh Melendez and her husband Eduardo, Matt's Grandparents Dr. H. Douglas and Patricia McIntosh of Upland, and Grandparents Daniel and Genevieve Bozick of Redlands. Matthew was also dearly loved by Uncles and Aunts Tom and Pam Ispas, Steve and Debbie Discoe, George Southworth, Janice Southworth, Terry and Dawn McIntosh, and Cousins, Victoria and Richard Tango, Dustin Ispas, Genevieve Ispas, Kim Discoe, Steff Discoe, and Amanda Southworth. Matthew touched the lives of many people with his smile and sense of humor. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Matthew's life on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM at High Desert Church, 14545 Hook Blvd., Victorville, CA 92394. The family requests that any donations be sent in Matthew's honor to help others achieve their dream to: Fire Explorer Post 555, 16200 Desert Knoll Dr., Victorville, CA 92395. Attn: Explorer Advisor.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 4 to Jan. 14, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew McIntosh

9 Entries

January 26, 2012

I-GOD am the One that is comforting you people.this is my sincere thought for the McIntosh family

Michael Snow

January 5, 2012

My sincere condolences for your loss. Matt, for those of us that knew you in the fire service, we're saddened and sorry to have seen you taken from us so early. Rest in peace young man.

emily pittsford

January 5, 2012

most will say they can't imagine what it's like to loose a child. well, i can. our son left this earth sept 7th of 2010, while we lived in the high desert. so, while i do not know you, or your precious boy, please know my heart hurts for you as there is nothing more devastating as loosing our children. it's a daily choice to put your foot in front of the other and walk the path of grief and healing the Lord provides. if you want to contact me feel free. we belong to a special club. one we never thought we'd join ;-) love to you and your family.

lisa warnett

January 5, 2012

I can't imagine the pain you are feeling, I have been praying for you and your family. The Lord is holding him close and keeping him warm and safe until your arrival. He was friends with my son Dean Amling and I had the great pleasure of knowing him. He was a good and gentle spirit. The rewards are great in Heaven, and the comfort of being in the presence of the Lord is his reward. God Bless all of you.
Lisa Warnett

You will truly be missed, and Always Remembered.

January 5, 2012

Nothing,
not even death,
can ever separate us
from his true love.
The love he shared
will always be cherished
as one of the sweetest, truest,
and most beautiful……..
Hope the memories
of that beautiful love
will comfort you,
especially now

denise hansen

January 4, 2012

Deanna, I'm sorry to hear about your loss and your families loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers in this time. Denise Hansen (old bunco friend)

Marcella Poole

January 4, 2012

Matt's beautiful life will always be remembered in our family. He was kind, caring, generous and a wonderful friend to my sons, Jared and Billy. Family and friends frequent our home often and at family dinners, Matt was always polite, complimentary, and engagingly funny. What an honor to have known him~! Matt's sense of caring was genuine and his friendship with my son Jared will always be one reflected on fondly. Matt used to say "If you're 15 minutes early, you're on time; if you're on time, you're late; if you're late, you're fired." He fondly attributed this saying and his wonderful work ethic to his dad, Mark. Things were only new to Matt one time and he had no fear of a life lived to it's fullest. His sense of confidence was a gift that was contagious to those around him. I valued the beauty of friendship that Jared and Matt shared...they truly loved one another. Though he shared he'd never been out shooting before, Matt, at our New Year's Day Family Event in 2011, was excited to learn. He brought along a manual thrower and clay pigeons and absolutely had a total blast shooting skeet with the boys. Matt proved to be an excellent marksman and a terrible skeet thrower-which the boys finally caught on to. Matt never missed a beat--sharp with a shining smile, he now lives on in Heaven. Our whole family will incredibly miss Matt and are only comforted by the knowledge that our loss is temporary; we'll see him again. May every friend who loved him continue to be inspired by his life and May the Peace and Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ bring comfort and strength to the Mcintosh family during this time. With many prayers...

Ginny Hansen

January 4, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words that can console you and your family. Just know people are thinking about you and the family Ginny Hansen (Old Bunco Gang)

Fire Explorer Muster 2009

Alicia Hernandez

January 4, 2012

As "post mom" for the past 6 years, I had the pleasure of knowing Matt and his parents. Matt was the kind of young adult that took EVERY opportunity handed to him as an explorer and used it as stepping stone to achieving his ultimate dream. A dedication and drive that was truly inspiring and not often seen in someone so young, his future was bright. May Matt serve as an inspiration to others following in his steps.
I will remember Matt fondly, his fierce passion and tenacity he so often displayed as an explorer, his devoted parents always their to cheer him on, and his friendship with my daughter.
May God be with his family and friends at this time, and give them peace and strength in knowing that he will forever live on in our memories and in our hearts.

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