Eileen
Eileen Mcintyre
d. February 21, 2024
Lake Wales, FL - Eileen Edick Wengert McIntyre, 96 years old, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away quietly in her sleep on February 21, 2024.
Eileen was born in 1927 to Ralph and Marion Edick in Ilion, New York. After graduating with an Associate of Arts degree in Business from Keuka College, she returned to Ilion to begin working. In 1951, Eileen met and married Donald Wengert in Ilion, where they had four children, Bradd Alan, Denise Ellen, Kimberly Ann, and Shari Lynn. After becoming a widow in 1980, Eileen worked for Herkimer County motor vehicles department. She was active in the Eastern Star and Triangle organizations, was a poll worker for the elections for Herkimer County and was on the committee for her high school 40th reunion. It was at her high school reunionwhere she reconnected with a high school classmate Harold J. (Joe) McIntyre, and they married in the summer of 1985 in Ilion. In the years following their marriage they became "Snowbirds" in Frostproof, Florida. She taught clogging at Camp Inn until she turned 90 years old. She loved putting on talent shows, going on cruises,taking organ lessons, and traveling the country with her husband.
Eileen was predeceased by both parents, her second and third husbands, along with her son Bradd. She is survived by Denise (Robert) Grier of Gibsonia, PA, Kimberly W. Montez of Frostproof, FL, and Shari Wengert of St. Cloud, FL., Susan (Jim) Chase of Booneville, NY, and Michael (Jackie) McIntyre of Cazenovia, NY; grandchildren Brian Grier, Steven Grier, Tabitha Montez Howard, Donald Montez, Andrew Chase, Katie Karney, Maureen Bush, Christopher Chase, Beth Merklinger, Patrick Chase, and Shelby Paddock and many great grandchildren.
A "celebration of life" memorial for family members will be held at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. in Ilion on April 27, 2024 at 11:00 am with Pastor Joelle Faulks, officiating. Calling hours will take place from 10:00 am until the time of services in the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Armory Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society, organizations Eileen felt strongly about.
To leave condolences for Eileen's family, please visit www.whiter-hendrix.com
Eileen was born in 1927 to Ralph and Marion Edick in Ilion, New York. After graduating with an Associate of Arts degree in Business from Keuka College, she returned to Ilion to begin working. In 1951, Eileen met and married Donald Wengert in Ilion, where they had four children, Bradd Alan, Denise Ellen, Kimberly Ann, and Shari Lynn. After becoming a widow in 1980, Eileen worked for Herkimer County motor vehicles department. She was active in the Eastern Star and Triangle organizations, was a poll worker for the elections for Herkimer County and was on the committee for her high school 40th reunion. It was at her high school reunionwhere she reconnected with a high school classmate Harold J. (Joe) McIntyre, and they married in the summer of 1985 in Ilion. In the years following their marriage they became "Snowbirds" in Frostproof, Florida. She taught clogging at Camp Inn until she turned 90 years old. She loved putting on talent shows, going on cruises,taking organ lessons, and traveling the country with her husband.
Eileen was predeceased by both parents, her second and third husbands, along with her son Bradd. She is survived by Denise (Robert) Grier of Gibsonia, PA, Kimberly W. Montez of Frostproof, FL, and Shari Wengert of St. Cloud, FL., Susan (Jim) Chase of Booneville, NY, and Michael (Jackie) McIntyre of Cazenovia, NY; grandchildren Brian Grier, Steven Grier, Tabitha Montez Howard, Donald Montez, Andrew Chase, Katie Karney, Maureen Bush, Christopher Chase, Beth Merklinger, Patrick Chase, and Shelby Paddock and many great grandchildren.
A "celebration of life" memorial for family members will be held at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. in Ilion on April 27, 2024 at 11:00 am with Pastor Joelle Faulks, officiating. Calling hours will take place from 10:00 am until the time of services in the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Armory Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society, organizations Eileen felt strongly about.
To leave condolences for Eileen's family, please visit www.whiter-hendrix.com
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