Britton McIntyre

Britton Durham McIntyre

August 15, 1962 – June 4, 2026

Britton Durham McIntyre passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 4, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 63. Born on August 15, 1962, in Abilene, Texas, Britton lived a life defined by creativity, curiosity, craftsmanship, and a deep love for family and friends. He possessed a remarkable ability to combine artistry with technical skill, whether in the kitchen, the garage, the garden, or behind a camera.

Britton’s early passions led him to study theater at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, where he also performed at the Dallas Theater Center, before graduating from Skyline High School’s Architecture Magnet Program in 1980. His love of history, later, earned him a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Austin College. He discovered his true culinary calling at El Centro College’s Culinary Arts Program in Dallas, where he became known for his award-winning meat terrines and classical French technique.

Throughout his culinary career, Britton worked in several notable kitchens, including Antares at Reunion Tower, the Anatole Hotel Main Kitchen in Dallas, the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski in Munich, Germany, Sapango, PoPoLos, and Culpepper’s Cattle Company in Rockwall. During his years in professional kitchens, he served in roles including Culinary Expediter, Garde Manger, Saucier, Sous Chef, and Chef de Cuisine. His cooking reflected the influences of New American Haute Cuisine, Cal-Ital, and Mediterranean traditions, and he eagerly sought inspiration through tastings at renowned chefs’ tables whenever possible.

While he built an impressive culinary career, Britton’s greatest joy was sharing food with those he loved. Family gatherings and holidays often revolved around his cooking, and generations of family members looked forward to his signature hollandaise sauce, spinach artichoke dip, mushroom risotto, chocolate bourbon pecan pie, perfectly prepared meats, and his celebrated beef tenderloin with red wine reduction.

On November 14, 1998, Britton married the love of his life, Margaret “Megan” Jean McIntyre Wageman, an accomplished chef in her own right, in Dallas, Texas. Their story began in Dallas’s vibrant culinary community when they met at a charity fundraiser hosted at Sipango Restaurant. At the time, Megan was a chef at the Adolphus Hotel Bistro, while Britton was working at PoPoLos. Their marriage was built on a shared love of food, adventure, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to one another.

Britton’s culinary career eventually led the couple to Chicago, where he continued to refine his craft and build a life with Megan. While living in Chicago, they welcomed their son, Liam, in 2002. The family later returned to Texas, where their daughter, Fiona, was born in 2003. Together they created a home filled with love, warmth, and cherished memories. Though Megan preceded him in death, her memory remained close to his heart throughout the years that followed.

Beyond the kitchen, Britton pursued a remarkable variety of interests. He was an avid collector of National Geographic magazines, maintaining a collection spanning more than a century of publication history. He was fascinated by architecture, American, European, Egyptian, and military history, and could spend hours discussing a favorite historical or current event.

Britton was also a dedicated Mercedes-Benz enthusiast who painstakingly dismantled and rebuilt multiple vehicles in pursuit of his dream car: a red 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda. He enjoyed black-and-white film photography, cycling, scuba diving as a Certified Advanced Open Water Diver, and tending collections of succulents, cacti, and culinary herbs. Music filled his life, with tastes ranging from pop and alternative to indie and jazz-rock.

During the holidays, Britton transformed into “Mr. Halloween,” delighting neighbors and family with elaborate yard displays and creative costumes. He also collected glass Christmas ornaments with such enthusiasm that they eventually adorned three separate Christmas trees. A devoted soccer fan, he followed the World Cup with enthusiasm and never missed an opportunity to watch Formula 1 racing.

Britton is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Megan” Jean McIntyre Wageman; his stepfather, Charles Robert Peugh; survived by his son, Liam McIntyre; daughter, Fiona McIntyre; mother, Ariel Boggess and husband Ray; sisters, Martha Ariel McIntyre and husband Tenzing Sherpa, Carlotta Peggy Luster and husband James; step-brother, Brian Glenn and wife Linda. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and cherished friends.

Britton’s legacy lives on in the meals he shared, the stories he told, the gardens he nurtured, the photographs he captured, and the countless lives he enriched through his generosity, humour, and passion. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Britton was cremated following his passing. Family will privately gather to celebrate his life at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Autism Society of America, the Organization for Autism Research, or another autism-support organization of the donor’s choice.