John Douglas McIntosh, age 87, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. He was born on April 16, 1933, to Lawrence and Ada (Harmon) McIntosh in Hays, Kansas.
On May 1, 1953, Johnny was united in marriage to Lavonne Owens in WaKeeney, days before his deployment to basic training for the Korean War. Johnny was very proud of his family, especially his three children. He loved his farm and often said he didn’t need to go or be anywhere else to be happy. He was quoted as saying “the best site I ever saw on a trip/vacation was the Voda exit on my return.” His passion was farming, and he helped feed the world for nearly 60 years, raising winter wheat and black angus cattle in Trego County. He also had an interest in firearms and acquired an extensive collection over the years that he loved to show to visitors.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lavonne; sons Terry McIntosh of Parker, CO, and Kevin (Wanda) McIntosh of Elizabeth, CO; daughter Janice McIntosh of Wichita, KS; grandchildren Tanner Buller, Erin Buller, Ben McIntosh, Kate McIntosh, Emily Fields, Whitney Gossard, Kristen Walters, Morgan McIntosh, and Sydney McIntosh; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers Warren McIntosh, Larry McIntosh, and Allen McIntosh; and sisters Carol Crawford, Sheryl Blair, and Marilyn Ziegler.
Preceding Johnny in death are both parents; and sisters Marjorie Hancock, Mildred Clevett, and an infant sister.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery, WaKeeney. It is recommended that masks be worn by those in attendance and observe social distancing guidelines.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to WaKeeney Church of God. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th Street, WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.
Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com