Obituary Stephen Mackintosh

Stephen Forker Mackintosh, affectionately known as Dad, Mack, and Coach, passed away at the age of 68 at his home in University Park, Texas. He was born in Dover, Massachusetts (in an elevator), to David and Sally Rice Mackintosh. Stephen attended high school at Holderness School in New Hampshire and college at Lake Forest in Illinois.

He saw the world through the lens of opportunity and relationships, and every fiber of his being fused with a drive for adventure through determination. As a young man, he ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, climbed Mt. McKinley, and rode his bike halfway across the United States. His passion for cycling, camping, and outdoor adventure brought him together with his wife of 39 years, Anne Whitlow Mackintosh. They enjoyed many adventures through cycling, including getting engaged, anniversaries, and exploring foreign lands. Anne and Stephen raised three incredible children—Lindsay, Ellie, and Stephen Jr.—with the same sense of adventure that has carried them around the world.

Stephen positively impacted the lives of everyone he encountered, whether as a businessman, coach, neighbor, parishioner, brother, father, or friend. His natural humor, ability to facilitate meaningful connections, and sense of adventure led him to co-found Group Dynamix, a business in the Dallas metroplex dedicated to team building. His passion for life and fun was evident even after a cycling accident left him a quadriplegic. Only Stephen Mackintosh could take such a life-changing event and, through sheer force of spirit, expand the impact he had on the world. He became the embodiment of courage and determination in the face of adversity, living life on four wheels instead of two.

After his injury, he returned to running his business, learned to ride an adapted bike, snorkeled in the Galápagos, visited his daughter and son-in-law in Spain, and pushed the limits of what was possible from his chair. He never met a stranger, remained strong and funny, and carried a zest for life until the end. Even when cared for by others, he always found ways to repay that care in double, shaping the lives of everyone around him. His life post-accident was made possible by the care of so many, for which the family is ever so grateful. This commitment was reflected in his board membership with the Neuro Assistance Foundation and his mentorship of other quadriplegics through Baylor and the Christopher Reeves Foundation support groups. He was also a faithful member of the Church of the Incarnation, where he lovingly served and will be fondly remembered.

Stephen will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His presence was felt whenever he was in the room, leaving behind a void for his friends and family. He rides ahead, leaving behind his beloved wife, Anne; his children, Lindsay, Ellie (married to James), and Stephen Jr.; his siblings, Sandy, Betsy Minton, and Stuart; and his stepsiblings, Kitty, Richard, and Michael. He is finally reunited with his parents, stepmother Bee, and stepbrother Doug.

A service celebrating his life will be held on July 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Incarnation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NeuroAssistance Foundation or Church of the Incarnation - Outreach.

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