Obituaries

Mark (Mac) David McIntyre, age 67 of Brimley, MI, passed away at home on October 18, 2023, with family at his side. He was born May 31, 1956, to Archie and Doris McIntyre.

Mark grew up in Port Huron, MI. After high school, in 1976, he went to work on Mackinac Island. While there he met Patty (Faue) McIntyre. They married in 1978 in Minnesota. Forever looking for the next adventure, they moved several times before settling in Traverse City for 16 years. Then in 1996, to fulfill a lifelong dream to live on Lake Superior, they moved to Brimley.

Mark worked as an electronics tech in vending for many years and then 20 years with Bay Mills Indian Community. In younger years he learned taxidermy and did wood carving. A favorite pastime was going to flea markets, antique shops, thrift shops and garage sales. He loved to repurpose just about anything into his own unique form of art. He enjoyed watching the freighters on the lake and became very interested in learning about the history of the Great Lakes. Many bonfires were enjoyed on the beach. He loved his family very much and appreciated time spent together.

Mark is survived by his wife Patty of Brimley, MI; daughters: Monique (Adam) Wallis of Shafer, MN, Molly (Michael) Levy of Scandia, MN; Grandchildren: Ivy Wallis, Cora Wallis, Amelia Wallis, Crosby Levy, and Rowen Levy; his brother Matthew (Terri Watson) of Fort Collins, CO and sister-in-law, DeeDee McIntyre and niece Melissa. He is also survived by many brother and sister in laws and nieces and nephews on the Faue side of the family.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents Ruth and Sanford Morrison and Ethel and Nelson McIntyre; brothers Michael McIntyre and Martin McIntyre; in laws George and Pat Faue; brother-in-law, Joseph Faue; niece Kelley Inman.

The tide recedes

but leaves behind

bright seashell on the sand.

The sun goes down,

but gentle warmth

still lingers on the land.

The music stops,

and yet it echoes on

in sweet refrains…

For every joy that passes,

something beautiful remains.

A family celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be left to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice of the EUP.