Karl Joseph Mcintosh

Karl Joseph McIntosh

OGDEN - Karl Joseph McIntosh, 68, passed away March 15, 2009 in Ogden, Utah. He was born October 8, 1940 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Carl J. McIntosh and Sue Evelyn Alrid McIntosh. The family moved to Utah in 1942.

"Mac" attended Davis and Weber County schools. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1958.

He married Patsy Hood and they raised three children: Mark of Ogden, UT, Eric of Fontana, CA and Pepper (Bob) Smith of Los Angeles, CA. Another son, Scott, resides in Las Vegas, NV.

He is survived by his children; a step-daughter, Sylvia "Cookie" Scott. His step-son, Paris Scott, preceded him in death. He leaves a host of grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved very much. He is also survived by his mother, Sue and his sisters Carole, Marian and Sandra. His father, Carl, preceded him in death.

He attended Weber College for two years where he studied commercial art and the fine arts. His mentor was Farrell Collett, a well-known local artist and teacher.

Karl has illustrated books, designed theatrical sets, created cartoons, sketched and etched "street life" and painted the future. His commissioned works include portraits of James Brown and Diana Ross. His paintings have been displayed on television programs and McIntosh originals hang in private collections across the United States.

Karl also enjoyed sports. He was a Golden Gloves boxing champion in his youth.

He moved to Los Angeles, CA after a short stay in Salt Lake City and then returned to Utah in 2002 for the remainder of his life.

A gathering for friends and family will be held at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009
Gathering of FriendsMyers Mortuary - Ogden
1875 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, Utah 84401
March 21, 2009
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM