Edward Daley McIntire Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edward Daley McIntire was born April 28, 1949 to Thelma Louise Regan and Allan Lynn McIntire in Lander, Wyoming. Edward passed on January 1, 2021. He is survived by his wife Kathleen McIntire, daughters Kristina Stephens, Kerri McIntire and Katie McIntire, his brothers Allan McIntire, Ricky Zaday, sister Alicia McIntire, step- mom Gabriel McIntire, niece Jennifer O’Neill and grandchildren, Maranda, Brynn, Mariah, Jack, Marisa, Kaia, Jordan, Brian and Jarrett. He opened his heart and home to many others that called him family including Dillyn, Dawn, sons-in-law Robert Stephens, Yves Daceus and Scott Zinda. He leaves behind many other family members and friends that loved him dearly. As a child, Edward grew up in Lander, Wyoming and Southern California. He met his wife Kathleen at Montclair High School, and they married on January 23, 1970. They celebrated their 50th anniversary last January. Edward served in the United States Air Force for 7 years and was a Vietnam War Veteran. After a debilitating accident, he retired medically as a Staff Sergeant. Edward moved his family to Cheney, Washington in 1977. He graduated from Eastern Washington University with degrees in Sociology and Psychology, and a Masters in Urban Planning. He worked at Eastern Washington University for 30+ years. The most important thing to Edward was his love for his family. He enjoyed many things but had a love for travel, playing his guitar, music, scuba diving, and spending time with his family and friends. Edward was dedicated to his faith, sang and played guitar in the church choirs at St. Rose of Lima, and Sacred Heart Parishes for over 40 years. It was often heard from those that knew him how he touched their lives, was caring, had a sense of humor and many times referred to him as a big teddy bear.

Edward Daley McIntire

April 28, 1949 - January 1, 2021