Betty M. McIntire
January 24, 1938 — August 31, 2017
Betty M. McIntire, 79, of Elkhart, IN passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her son’s residence in Claypool, IN. She was born on January 24, 1938 in Benton Township, IN to Edwin & Mildred (Emerson) Troyer.
She attended Ligonier High School in Ligonier, IN and lived in Topeka, IN before moving to Elkhart 43 years ago. On October 22, 1955, in Topeka, IN she married Glen McIntire who preceded her on October 27, 2015. She was the owner / operator of Creative Crochet in Elkhart for 24 years before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting, loved to play golf, and loved her cat, Callie.
She is survived by:
2 Sons – Barry (Patricia) McIntire of Topeka & Bryon (Ellen) McIntire of Claypool
Daughter – Lana Mynhier of Vicksburg, MI
8 Grand & 20 Gt. Grandchildren
Brother – Harold Troyer of Utah
She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers – Ralph & Lloyd Troyer.
Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka, IN with Pastor Harold Gingerich of the Eden Worship Center in Topeka officiating. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN is in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials may be given to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E. 100S, Pierceton, IN 46562.