Alison Peggy MacIntosh

Alison was born in Adelaide, South Australia on July 16th 1970 to Ian and Carol Boyce. She grew up with her brothers - Adam and Matthew - in a family home set in the Adelaide Hills and later by the sea at Henley Beach.

Alison attended Immanuel College and then the University of Adelaide where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. She worked as a programmer, writing software in the years following graduation for a variety of employers including banks, mining, and telecommunications companies. She also co-owned and ran a software development company with Neil MacIntosh. After a number of years enjoying time with her children, Alison undertook graduate studies at the University of Washington Bothell and then returned to work as a teacher at Lowell Elementary School in Everett. Alison was passionate about teaching and her students.

Alison loved gardening, singing, swimming, good food and laughter with friends. Above all else, Alison loved her children. She was taken suddenly from her family and friends on July 18th 2020 at Providence Hospital, Everett, after a short period of illness.

Alison leaves behind her mother Carol, brothers Adam and Matthew, and her daughters, Imogen and Niamh.

A memorial service for Alison will be held Friday, July 31, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Acacia Funeral Home, Seattle, Washington followed by an inurnment in our memorial park, and ending with a light catered reception.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.acaciafuneralhome.com for the MacIntosh family.