George McIntosh, Jr.

Kerrville George Burnett McIntosh, Jr., age 85, died July 18, 2006 at home with family surrounding him after a gallant six month struggle with multiple myeloma and congestive heart failure. He was born in Dallas, Texas on August 21, 1920 to George B. McIntosh, Sr. and Beatrice Annie Moore, and had one sister, Margaret McIntosh Sandifer who passed away in 2004.George initially worked at Southland Life in Dallas. When World War II loomed on the horizon, he decided to apply to the Army Air Corps as a pilot and was accepted into training. After completing his training in West Texas, he later was assigned to a base in Great Britain to fly combat missions over the European theater. George flew a B17 and was twice shot down during the course of action the first time he landed in Sweden and was repatriated to England the second time, he was shot down over France and made a successful water landing off the coast of France. In his later years he corresponded both with a researcher in Sweden and the officials of the town where he and his crew were rescued. George arranged for a plaque to thank the French who brought his crew safely to shore. He was a prisoner at the German Stalag Luft III, then marched to Mossberg, Germany at the end of the war in such bitter cold that many prisoners did not survive the March.Georges associations with the 381st Bomb Group and the World War II POW fellowship were important to him. He attended as many reunions as he was able, and many of his closest friends are from these groups. His appreciation for these men and women knew no bounds, and his regards is shared by his family. Also important was his church family. The friendships he had and the support he received were priceless, and continue to be.Following his demobilization, George completed a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas. He also met the love of his life, Elizabeth Anne McNair, and they married on January 29, 1949. Betty died peacefully in September, 2000. George is survived by his three children and their spouses David and D.J. McIntosh of Pasadena, TX, Sara and Michael Rotenberry of Richardson, TX, and Claire and Tom Koiro of Sacramento, CA. He also loved and was so proud of his three grandsons, Brian LeRoy, and Alex and Patrick Rotenberry.George is also survived by his nephew, George Sandifer and nephews children, Benjamin Sandifer, Patia Sandifer, and William Sandifer his niece, Ann Sandifer a cousin, Mary Virginia Banks and her children, Ginger Banks and Janet Tate another cousin, Billy Bussey and his children, Mike, Beth, and Sarah Kate and Bettys brother and sisterinlaw, William and Marg McNair.We wish especially to thank the wonderful folks at Parsons House, the V.A. Medical Center in Kerrville, Caring Senior Services, Peterson Hospice, and the ICU staff at Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital.George always exemplified the absolute standards of integrity, honesty, and love. No one else has ever loved more truly and deeply, without reservation or hesitance. These are the values that his family will continue to draw from his beautiful life for guidance and support.We welcome you to attend the Celebration of Life for George at the Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 10 AM, with a brief graveside ceremony following. ation will be held from 5 7 PM, Friday, July 21, 2006 at Kerrville Funeral Home.In lieu of floral arrangements, the family suggests memorial donations be made in his honor to First Presbyterian Church or Peterson Hospice.Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.

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