July 13, 2011 Irene Combs McIntyre The Tribune Star TERRE HAUTE - Irene Combs McIntyre passed away quietly on Monday, July 11, 2011, at her residence in Cobblestone Crossings. Mrs. McIntyre was born in Viper, Ky., on March 22, 1918. She was educated at Pine Mountain Settlement School and Union College. In 1939, she wed Richard McIntyre, to whom she was married for 70 years, until his death in 2009. She was active in volunteer war efforts during World War II. In 1949, the family relocated to Fairbanks, Alaska, where Mr. McIntyre made a career as a bush pilot and sporting goods dealer. Mrs. McIntyre was active in Fairbanks raising her children, working as a hospital volunteer and supporting endless civic and social causes. In recognition of her contributions to building the state, she was honored with acceptance into the Pioneers of Alaska, an organization designed to honor outstanding citizens of the territorial/early statehood era. Following her husband's death in 2009, Mrs. McIntyre left Alaska to live near her younger son, John, in Terre Haute. Mrs. McIntyre is survived by her son, Edward, of Fairbanks, and John (Patricia), of Terre Haute; granddaughter, Ariel, of Washington, DC; and extended family in Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and son, Robert David. Final arrangements are pending in Kentucky assisted locally by Mattox-Ryan Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Alzheimer's Association. Irene was the d/o Samuel Clifton Combs and Mallie June Combs. Samuel Clifton was the s/o John S combs and Abigail Brashear. Mallie June was the d/o William M Combs and Rebecca Ann Combs. Carter