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Remembering Hiram Junior “Chip”  McIntyre

McIntyre, Hiram Junior "Chip" Hiram Junior McIntyre “Chip”, age 87, left his earthly world to join his heavenly family on November 19, 2014. He died peacefully holding the hand of the love of his life and bride of 67 years, Catherine Kennedy McIntyre “Kit”. Chip served with the US Navy, was a 62 year member of St. John Vianney parish and retired from the Railroad. Over the years he coached youth sports, was an avid golfer, camper and fisherman.  His favorite role, however, was father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Because of his large and loving family, he considered himself a rich man. Chip leaves behind what he felt was his greatest life achievement: his legacy of integrity, family and love. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Ray Fauble. He will be missed but lovingly remembered by his children, Kathleen McIntyre Fauble, Kevin & Nancy McIntyre, Christopher & Carol McIntyre, Kenneth & Nancy McIntyre, Elizabeth McIntyre & Stephen Watkins; and grandchildren, Mark & Shannon Fauble, Tara Fauble-Pierce, Erin & Michael Velzen, Shannon & Ben Maddox, Andrea and Charles Prins, Nicky & Dana Tew, Kate & Corey Swiftney, and Alex McIntyre. Last but most importantly, those he considered his legacy, the great-grandchildren, Brendan & Maggie Fauble, Rayanne Pierce, Aaron & Joni Velzen, Allison, Andrea, Alex, Erica, Zachary & Marissa Velzen, Ellen & Caroline Maddox, Kennedy, Charlotte, Alyah & Garrett Hiram Prins, Hannah Tew, Breckin, Kenzie & Declan Swiftney. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Chip left his family with a multitude of memories. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming with Fr. Michael Alber presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming on Sunday from 4-6 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of West Michigan United Way.

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We just wanted to send the family our condolences. We just bought the McIntyre's home and are blessed with a home that was well taken care of with love and many great memories. Many of which have been shared with us by the McIntyre's neighbors who tell us how they grew up with Chip and Catherine's children. They also say how beautiful Chip used to keep the yard with the many plants and flowers throughout the yard. We also were told about how in the Winter Chip would create an ice skating ring in the back yard where all the children in the area would come and skate. We have been so blessed by these stories and many more. We are sorry for your loss and want to let the family know that the McIntyre home will strive to continue to be a blessing in the neighborhood just as it always has been. God bless.

— Craig & Yenni Beuker

Beth, Steve, Ken and Nancy: I am so sorry for your loss and am holding your family in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. Meg Hackett

Kitty and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I am blessed to have know Chip through my grandparents, Don and Mary Miller. I am comforted to know they now have such a dear friend with them to keep them company. Love to you all. Kathryn (Kay) Miller

Kathy: We were blessed to have known your father. We'll be praying for you, your loving mother, and your family. Douglas Fauble

Sincere sympathy to your family. Eunice Kooiman

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