Paul Randahl "Skip" McIntire, 56, of Idaho Falls, returned to his heavenly home on December 29, 2020, after an 18-month courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Paul was born on August 15, 1964, in Brigham City, Utah, to Paul Johnson and Ida "DeAnn" Young. Paul was later adopted by Theodore "Ted" McIntire. He was the oldest of five boys. He attended schools in Brigham City, Utah and Spokane, Washington. He graduated from University High School in Spokane in 1982.

Paul was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in the Little Rock, Arkansas Mission from 1984-1985. He served in many callings including Executive Secretary in numerous bishoprics, Ward Clerk, and Assistant Scoutmaster.  One of his favorite callings was teaching primary.  Paul's love of the gospel and understanding of the scriptures has influenced many of those primary-aged children into their young adult years in developing a deepening desire to study the scriptures and to share the gospel with others through missionary work.

On June 10, 1988, he married Zuella Nelson in Idaho Falls.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 15, 1996.  Paul and Zuella met while he was working at Common Cents convenience store. For over 30 years, Paul worked for Johnstone Supply in Idaho Falls.

Paul enjoyed the outdoors and his love of mountaineering and kayaking later served him well as he became involved with the Boy Scouts.  He was a voracious reader, a history buff, and a teacher to many.  He had a sharp mind that could recall facts about most anything in an instant.   Paul was an expert marksman and a certified gunsmith, who enjoyed the different types of competitive shooting sports.

Paul was diagnosed with glioblastoma (brain cancer) in June 2019.  He was determined to beat the odds and fought for 18 months, exceeding everyone's expectations.  Despite his circumstances and limitations while undergoing treatment, Paul kept his wit and sense of humor and made it a point to support his family and friends on special occasions.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Zuella Nelson McIntire; his father, Ted McIntire Sr.; and brothers: Teddy McIntire, Ryan McIntire, and Nick McIntire.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida "DeAnn" McIntire Hammond; his grandparents, Dean and Doris Young; and a brother, Christopher McIntire.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society online at https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate or to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Aid Fund at https://donate.churchofjesuschrist.org/donations/church/humanitarian-services/humanitarian-aid-fund.html?cde2=475& or https://donate.churchofjesuschrist.org/donations/church/missionary-fund.html?cid=MemoriaMissionary& .

Zuella would like to thank Aspen Home Health and Hospice and the many friends who have provided great love and care for Paul for the past 18 months.

Memorial services for Paul will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the Park Taylor Ward Chapel, 1291 W. 65th South, Idaho Falls, with Bishop Greg Hunter officiating.  For those who cannot attend in person, the service will be live-streamed and can be accessed thru YouTube. Follow the link to view services. https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCDAuoUVgyYZrjYxValodWjA/live

Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .