Evart Dale McIntyre

Evart Dale McIntyre of Cadillac passed away Sunday evening, April 17, 2016 at The Lakeview in Cadillac. He was 93. He was born on June 2, 1922 in Mesick to Wilmer H. & Lillie I. (Webster) McIntyre. Evart graduated from Manton High School and spent many of those years working on the family farm. Later he went on to serve his country in the United States Navy and served during World War II. After the war he returned home to Cadillac and stayed in the naval reserves. During this time Evart worked for the Cadillac Police Department and later for the Wexford County Road Commission. He spent many years as a carpenter in the Cadillac area. In the mid 60's he returned to active duty in the Navy and served during Vietnam. After the war he retired with a total of over 20 years of service. Returning to Cadillac he went back to the road commission and retired after a total of 30 years' service. He spent his retired years doing fill in ministry for many years at the Pleasant Lake Church. Evart also taught Sunday school for 35 years, was the Sunday Superintendent for 25 years as well as serving on the Board of Deacons for many years. Mr. McIntyre loved hunting, fishing, carpentry and tailoring and had also served on the Woodward Lake Association Board. After a whirlwind romance he married the former Luella M. Haysmer on June 2, 1944 in Cadillac and she survives him along with their children: Edward D. McIntyre of McBain and Steven J. McIntyre of Cadillac; daughter-in-law, Jan McIntyre of Luxemburg, Wisconsin; 8 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Robert McIntyre in 2014 and his siblings: Ellen Goldsmith, Geraldine Peterson, Marshall & Gerald McIntyre; and Ã‚Â½ brothers, Paul & Ira Kibbe. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, April 22, 2016 at Peterson Funeral & Cremation Services in Cadillac with Reverend Robert Thomas officiating. Burial with full military rites under the auspices of the Cadillac Area Honor Guard will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Friends may meet the family Thursday from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Evart Dale McIntyre

June 2, 1922 - April 17, 2016