David Dale McIntosh

David Dale McIntosh, age 84, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, just sixteen days before his 85th birthday. Born on May 22, 1941, in Marengo, OH, David was the son of Dallas Dale McIntosh and Dorothy Lodema (Wilkins) McIntosh. He grew up in Cable, Ohio, and graduated from high school in Kokomo, Indiana. He attended Marion College, in Marion, Indiana (now Indiana Wesleyan University) and attended Manchester College in Manchester, Indiana, where he received a Bachelor’s degree. He received his Master’s degree from Ball State in Muncie, IN. He lived a full life marked by love of God and family, hard work, and quiet strength. David spent 26 years as a Biology Professor at Bartlesville Wesleyan College (now Oklahoma Wesleyan University). He also served as a Research Assistant for Dow Chemical, and as a High School Principal. After retirement he kept busy by volunteering at the hospital ER and pharmacy. He loved to serve God and shared God’s word as a Gideon for many years. He also shared God’s love around the world via mission trips. He had the ability to whistle with an expertise that gave him many opportunities to perform gospel songs at church and around the world. He could often be heard whistling hymns under his breath as he worked. Those who knew him will remember his unique sense of humor, kind heart, steady presence, and willingness to help others. He was known for his love of ornithology and led many early morning educational outings to watch birds and teach others about them. He knew and replicated many bird calls, which brought the specimen close for observation. He was also well known for his ability to capture and care for snakes of all kinds. He visited many houses to remove snakes, cared for them in his lab, and took them to local classrooms to share them with children. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beverly Annette (Wortz) McIntosh, son Brent (Daphne) McIntosh, daughter Brenda (Tim) Jewell, daughter Bonni (Jim) Rott, and son Dr. Brad (Julie) McIntosh. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Lurita (Troy) Blank, Kelly (Scott) Deigert, Nikki (Dan) Dullum, Chris (Kristina) Jewell, Kiyam (Sarah) McIntosh, Olivia (Eric) Obermark, Samuel (Emily) McIntosh, Lillian McIntosh, Jaden Rott, Jared Rott, and 9 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Donna Dalene (McIntosh) Weaver, and nephew Danny Weaver. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to First Wesleyan Church Missions, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, or Africas Call at 1803 Moonlight Dr. Bartlesville, OK, 74006. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville at 10am Friday, May 15. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com

David Dale McIntosh

May 22, 1941 - May 6, 2026