Lynne Jackowiak age 62 of Omaha passed away November 8, 2020. She was born June 8, 1958 in Lincoln to Robert L. and Marjorie (McMullen) Price. Lynne was a Lincoln Northeast graduate and Kearney State College graduate where she earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees. She was a Lecturer of Special Education/Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska at Kearney from 1994-2007. Lynne was also a Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor of Speech Language Pathology at the University of Northern Colorado from 2008-2018.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Robert Jackowiak of Omaha, daughter Taryn Jackowiak of Omaha. Son and daughter-in-law Cameron and Brittany Jackowiak of Omaha and their daughter Lily. Brothers Jeff Price and Michael Price both of Lincoln. Lynne was preceded in death by her mom Marjorie Ames.
Memorial service will be private family. Service will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHBNa9PtwERLt1Xr9vZMrFg
Interment Fairview Cemetery, Lincoln.
Memorials may be made to the Dr. John Cochran Scholarship Fund at www.nufoundation.org or sent to the University of Nebraska Foundation, PO Box 82555. Lincoln, NE 68501-2555.
To the Family of Lynne,
Lynne was such a blessing and inspiration to many SLP’s. She was instrumental in my success and was always willing to lend a listening ear and and helping hand. She loved her family and we mourn with you. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathies,
Erin Feather
To the family of Lynne,
I only got to meet and know Lynne a little while whenever Mickie passed away last year, as Mickie had worked for me at Lincoln Parks & Recreation Department. I have to say Lynne was one of the nicest people I have ever met and I really enjoyed our short time together. I know how much Mickie thought of Lynne from the times we talked about Mickie’s family. My prayers go out to Lynne’s family on their loss.
Terry Reger
Lynne was my college roommate, although we did not stay in contact after college, I will never forget her beautiful smile and warm hugs when I was feeling homesick
Lynne was clinical supervisor at UNC when I was in graduate school. Lynne knew how difficult it was for me returning to school in my 50s as a single mom. She supported me every step of the way, and I couldn’t have done it without her. My deepest condolences to Lynne’s family.
Lynne was a professor for a few of my courses at the University of Northern Colorado. She was an easy-going respite from the nonstop demands of graduate school, always ready with a smile or a hug when needed! I once told her that she was the most “spoonable” faculty member and that I meant that 100% as a huge compliment. Rest in peace, Lynne!
I had the pleasure of having Lynne as my clinical supervisor while in undergrad at UNK. She was always very positive, encouraging and helped me look at alternative ways to working with patients to supplement academic teaching methods. I am thankful to have known her. My sincere condolences to her family.
Dear Jackowiack Family,
As my professor at UNC for both under-grad and grad courses, Lynne made the classes she taught fun and engaging! I loved hearing her stories about working as an SLP in the Denver Metro area and going to people’s houses to do therapy with their preschool aged children. As one of our assignments, Lynne told us we had to plan a therapy lesson using only a wadded up piece of newspaper as our material-she was so creative, I am sure she could have pulled it off without a hitch! When I applied to Grad School at UNC, Lynne wrote me a wonderful letter of recommendation! She had taken the time to get to know me, and she was able to really talk about me as a good candidate for grad school. I still have the letter, and I am forever grateful to Lynne for writing this letter. I pray that your fond memories of Lynne ease your sadness during this time!
Lynne’s gifts to her students went far beyond the knowledge she passed on to us. Lynne was the clinical supervisor during my tenure as an online graduate SLP student at UNC. Lynne’s warm encouragement, willingness to listen and calm reactions when things seemed overwhelming were a lifeline. She was truly an island of calm amidst the struggles of graduate school; I think of her often and how much her support meant to me. My deepest condolences to you, her family; she is gone too soon. Thank you, Lynne; may you rest in pearce.
Lynne’s gifts to her students went far beyond the knowledge she passed on to us. Lynne was the clinical supervisor during my tenure as an online graduate SLP student at UNC. Lynne’s warm encouragement, willingness to listen and calm reactions when things seemed overwhelming were a lifeline. She was truly an island of calm amidst the struggles of graduate school; I think of her often and how much her support meant to me. My deepest condolences to you, her family; she is gone too soon. Thank you, Lynne; may you rest in peace.