Jean Ann McIntyre, 75 years old, passed away March 13, 2024 in Grand Juncion CO.  Jean was born April 25, 1948 in Billings to Dr Harold and Jane Snyder McIntyre.  Her family owned a farm and Jean enjoyed riding Horses.  She attended EMC in Billings then transferred to the University of Utah earning a Masters in English.  She taught Egnished classes at the university while earning her doctorate in English.

While attending the university she met Milton Derrick who became the light of her life.  As Milt tells the story of the beginning of their courtship, he lived in an upstairs apartment tof an old white wooden house.  It was located on Alameda Street near the university which had been converted into four apartments The house was covered with irvy and had rickety back steps that went from the back door to the top level.  Jean lived in the ground floor apartment and it was soon apparent that Jeannie had her eye on Milt.  Over the next few years they took turns asking the other to marry.  Finally, they agreed and were married in Billings in 1980 and settled on Grand Juction CO where Milt was a Land Man researching oil and gas records for Union Carbide.

Jean taught at Mesa State College and free lanced as a technical editor.  Jean was a great cook, which Milton and their friends really appreciated.  Milt and Jean also loved to eat out.  Jean also made a few trips to Europe with family that she enjoued.  She and Milt loved to hike in the beautiful mountains of Salt Lake City and the deserts of Western Colorado.  They especially loved river rafting with their wide circle of friends.  Their river time was highlighted when they made an 18 day trip down the Colorado River.  It was during the '83 flood year and they called it a great ride.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband Milton. daugher Kara Streets of Billings, sister Carol Studer  (Harry) of Tacoma WA and niece Kathy Studer.

Jean had beautiful handwriting, read books voraciously and loved to go to the movies.  She was extremely intellient,very considerate of others and loving,  She particularly loved her cats.  She will be missed by many friends in Salt Lake City, , Grand Jucntion, and those scattered throughout the West.