Jackie “Jack” Craig McIntosh of Hermiston passed away in Kennewick, Wash. on July 3, 2022 at the age of 85.
He was born on April 24, 1937 in Nyssa to Gifford and Clara Clayton McIntosh.
Jack grew up on his family farm outside Prairie City. He attended schools in Prairie City and graduated from Prairie City High School in the class of 1955. A week after high school, he married Shirley Sibley on June 3, 1955. From this union four children were born: Donna, Michael, Max and Monty. The couple later divorced.
Jack attended Eastern Oregon College of Education, where he received his bachelor’s degree in education in 1962. Later that year, he started teaching at Condon High School. For five summers in the ’60s, Jack attended the University of Oklahoma, where he received a master’s degree in mathematics.
When his boys were young, Jack was very involved in the Boy Scouts. In 1979 Jack moved to Umatilla where, at Umatilla High School, he taught math, metal and automotive shop. He retired from Umatilla High School in 2002. After retiring, he taught adult computer classes for Blue Mountain Community College at their Hermiston branch.
Jack married Carol Gilmour Wright on Dec. 28, 1989. They remained married until death.
Jack played several musical instruments throughout his life and enjoyed building and flying model RC airplanes. He was a member of the Condon Elks Club and Masonic Lodge, and recently received his 50 year pin from each organization. He and Carol also were involved in helping our troops, making gift boxes as part of Operation Thank You of Washington.
He is survived by his four children, Donna McIntosh of Condon, Michael McIntosh of West Salem, Max McIntosh of Kent, Wash. and Monty McIntosh of La Grande; stepson, Bret Wright of Woodland, Calif.; and stepdaughter, Jennifer Edgmand of Weston. Between Jack and Carol, they had 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Carol on June 24, 2022; his parents; and his younger sister, Sheryl.
A private family gathering will be held.
Memorial donations in Jack’s memory can be made to Operation Thank You of Washington.
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Burns Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
