Dean Beryl McIntyre

Dean Beryl McIntyre was 76 years old when he peacefully passed away in his home on January 11, 2022 after a courageous battle with stage 4 Cancer. Dean was born in Portland Oregon on July 17, 1945 to Harry & Irene McIntyre and grew up on a farm 2 miles outside Gregory South Dakota. He attended Gregory High School, graduated in 1963, and then furthered his education by attending community college where he received certification as a car mechanic. Between 1968-1969 after volunteering for the draft, Dean served the U.S. Army and was stationed in Vietnam where he fought during the Tet Offensive. He served with honor & courage and upon his return home, was awarded a Bronze Star & Purple Heart. On May 19, 1973 in the Interdenominational Chapel at the University of South Dakota, Dean married the love of his life, Marian Jane McCance (McIntyre) and was later blessed with 3 beautiful daughters: Theresa, Lorna, and Melissa. Dean cared passionately for his wife, daughters, family, and community (who he served by working for the Social Security Department as his career). He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed all the outdoors had to offer with his daughters and grandchildren: camping, fishing, gardening, trips to Yellowstone, etc. Family was paramount to Dean and he whole-heartedly supported his wife, daughters, and grandchildren with kindness, love, generosity, wisdom, humor, and a humble soul. Dean was also very social and loved to meet & talk to new people. His vast knowledge of history could keep you intrigued for hours and silly jokes along with his kind, inviting smile could put anyone at ease. Dean always looked for the bright side in all aspect of life and made sure to instill his positive outlook to his daughters, grandchildren, and anyone who was blessed to know him. No matter how tough a situation in life would seem, Dean would always say....“Now tell me 3 positive things which happened today.” Dean will be missed very much, especially by his family, and they want him to know: “You were the Best Dad & Papa EVER and Thank You for all you did to bring us all up RIGHT!” Dean was proceeded in death by his father, Harry McIntyre, mother, Irene McIntyre, and younger brother, Larry McIntyre. He is survived by his wife, Jane McIntyre of Butte Montana, his 1st daughter, Theresa McIntyre of Erie, Colorado and her five children (Deanʼs grandchildren), Sarah, Christian (CJ), Daniel, Faith, and Rayne, his 2nd daughter Lorna McIntyre of Helena, Montana, and 3rd daughter, Melissa McIntyre of Bozeman, Montana. Cremation has taken place in Butte and no services are planned at this time.

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Dean Beryl McIntyre

July 17, 1945 - January 11, 2022