Lynn Malackowski

Lynn Malackowski, nee Thomas, born February 13th, 1957 in San Antonio, Texas, left us all too early on July 15, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was met at the gates of heaven by family members that included her father Fred (“Pop”), loving relatives, and others who called her their great friend. She was many things that enriched our lives: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and friend. The daughter of an Air Force Master Sergeant and Scottish-born mother, she was raised near Air Force bases in Texas and Hawaii. She graduated from John Jay High School in 1975. Undaunted by early life complexities, Lynn set her sights on being the best mother she could be, working tirelessly to provide for her young family. As a provider, she held and mastered jobs as a grocery checker, apartment leasing agent, Child Support Enforcement Investigator for the Texas Attorney General’s Office, accountant, school bus driver, private investigator, and fraud investigator for a major credit card issuer. She loved her work in the Attorney General’s office because she recognized the importance her contributions made to countless single mothers. Lynn embraced fun and outdoor adventure – often fishing, playing tennis, golf, and traveling extensively. She enjoyed entertaining and reveled in telling stories including the one about pranking the kids on the school bus as they departed on the last day of school. Lynn loved laughter, often bringing smiles to the faces of those dear to her. Lynn married Bob on February 7th, 1987 – a union that made both their lives rich in ways others can only dream of. During her marriage she lived and made lifelong friends in Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Lynn is survived by her husband Bob Malackowski; sons Bryan Chatham and wife Shannon, Aaron Chatham and wife Sarah; daughter Sydney Smith and husband Ryan; grandchildren Ethan, Camrie, Maddox, and Sutton; mother Mae Thomas; and siblings Patricia Pyles, Donna Booker, Lisa Miles, and brother Scott Thomas. The family recognizes the need to social distance in today’s environment and will plan a celebration of Lynn’s life when it is safe to do so. To best acknowledge Lynn’s impact on this earth, you can remember her by contributing to a fund in her name at Alzheimer’s Disease Research at the Mayo Clinic. By phone call 1-855-852-8129 Online https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc By mail: Mayo Clinic Department of Development 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905

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Lynn Malackowski

February 13, 1957 - July 15, 2020