McIntoshVIII Alexander

Chances are, if you were to pass Alexander (Alex) McIntosh, VIII on the street, he would stop and talk to you and, as you stood talking, his warmth would draw you in and you would soon find yourself telling him your life story. That is the level of kindness that left this world when Alex passed away on April 30, 2018 in Black Canyon City, AZ. He was born December 27, 1943 in Columbus, OH to Alexander Ross, VII and Margaret Ann McIntosh. He graduated from St. Charles High School and entered the US Navy the very next day.  Alex served in the Navy from 1961 to 1966 as a hospital corpsman achieving the rank of Petty Officer 3rd class.  After discharge, Alex returned to school and became an electrician.  In 1986 he moved to Arizona and received his contractor’s license (Tartan Electric) which afforded him the opportunity to work on many of the homes in Litchfield Park, Goodyear and Avondale, AZ.

Alex took pleasure in many things in life.  He was a collector of gems and minerals, coins and Egyptian relics.  He enjoyed playing pool and was featured in an August 2003 West Valley View newspaper article titled, “Life behind the 8 Ball.”  He appreciated most forms of music and loved to cook and write poetry. He had a particular fondness for children and frequently got tears in his eyes as he held a newborn baby.  He was generous to all and gave to many charities. But Alex’s greatest love was for his family and friends. Alex was interested in everyone, and in return they thought he was the kindest man they had ever met.  Even in his last hours, Alex expressed his love and gratitude for his family and friends and thanked them for the care and kindness they had given him in his illness.

Alex is survived by his partner, Angela (Angie) James; sons, Alexander Scott (Scott) McIntosh, IX, Sean David McIntosh and daughter-in-law Amy; Deyro de la Cruz who he loved and claimed as his own; sister, Molly Lane and her husband John; three grandchildren, Lindsay, Sydney and Landon and one great-grandchild, Autumn.

A memorial service will be held June 23 at 1:00 P.M. at the American Legion, 35 North Dysart Road, Avondale, Arizona.