David Thomas McIntosh Obit

Danville Commercial News, July 15, 2009
David Thomas McIntosh
   David Thomas McIntosh, 65, of Tilton, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009, at his home with family and friends nearby.
   Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2009, at Sunset Funeral Home in Danville. Burial will follow the service in Greenwood Cemetery in Tilton. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2009, at he funeral home. Memorials donations may be made to David's family in care of the funeral home.
   David was born May 5, 1944, in Danville, to Thomas and Eleanor McIntosh. He is survived by a son, __________; his grandchildren, _____ and ______ of Tilton; his sister, _______ of Farmer City; nieces, nephews and best of friends, _____________. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan, his parents, Tom and Eleanor McIntosh; and a bother, James Irving.
   David established his business, Dave's Paint and Body, in Bismarck. Upon closing, he proceeded doing what made him happiest, music, his life's passion.
   David was an accomplished musician of varying instruments, specializing in the saxophone. He began performing weekends while in high school. After graduating, he joined the band at the Danville Elks Club, playing there for several years. David also played for other various local bands including the "1959 Band."
    Later, along with Tom Kukla and his wife, Susan, Dave performed in Key West. When they returned, "Hot Sax" performed at venues in surrounding areas of Illinois and Indiana.
   David loved playing music and entertaining. He and his music will be missed by all who knew him.
   Email condolences can be sent to David's family at: ________________