Betty M. McIntire, 79, Elkhart, passed away at 3 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at her son’s residence in Claypool. She was born on Jan. 24, 1938 in Benton Township to Edwin and Mildred (Emerson) Troyer.

She attended Ligonier High School in Ligonier and lived in Topeka before moving to Elkhart 43 years ago. On October 22, 1955, in Topeka she married Glen McIntire who preceded her on Oct. 27, 2015.  She was the owner and operator of Creative Crochet in Elkhart for 24 years before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting, loved to play golf, and loved her cat, Callie.

She is survived by two sons: Barry (Patricia) McIntire, Topeka; Bryon (Ellen) McIntire, Claypool; daughter, Lana Mynhier, Vicksburg, Mich.; eight grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; brother Harold Troyer, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Ralph and Lloyd Troyer.

Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka with Pastor Harold Gingerich of the Eden Worship Center in Topeka officiating.  Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N St. Rd. 15, Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E. 100S, Pierceton, IN 46562.  To send condolences to the family in Mrs. McIntire’s memory please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com