Louise Edna Malinowski

Louise Edna Malinowski (Jenks), 75, of Bend Oregon, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Louise was born on March 21, 1946 to Bernard Lee Jenks and Harriet Lorraine (Lewis) in Madison, Wisconsin. After graduating from Monona Grove High School in 1964 she went on to study teaching at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. A small university town in southeastern Wisconsin, where she eagerly began her formal education in hope to build a life of her own. She immersed herself in the collegiate experience and joined a sorority (Alpha Omicron Pi) that she continued to be active in later in life. While at college she met a young man from Milwaukee named Mark Malinowski. After their marriage on August 16, 1969, they moved to Los Angeles for Mark's work. A short time later they would move on to The Dalles, Oregon where Louise began her teaching career. In 1971, another opportunity brought them to Bend, Oregon. They fell in love with the town and community and knew this was going to be their forever home. Louise immediately began substitute teaching where she worked every chance she got until 1972. In October of 1972 they welcomed their first son, Aaron George. And then in June of 1975 they were blessed with another son, Adam Mark. Louise decided to dedicate her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother. Louise excelled at supporting her family and friends through their many passions of their lives. She would later go on to be more than a mother to just these 2 fortunate souls. She was in love with her family, but also with her students, her sons' friends, her new and old friends that she truly valued and only wanted happiness and success for. In 1980 she returned to teaching full time. Professionally she found that she was best working with 6th graders. An age most people in education wouldn't covet, but she thrived in the turmoil and challenge of enriching and leading young people moving from children to the problematic teen years. She would comment often how she loved her students so much that she never wanted to stop working. Louise continued teaching 6th grade at Cascade Middle School and then High Desert Middle School until her retirement in 2013. Louise is survived by her loving husband Mark Malinowski, her beloved children and their spouses; Aaron and Kristie Malinowski, Adam and Jessica Malinowski, her 7 cherished grandchildren; Logan Malinowski, Alicia Malinowski, Megan Malinowski, Derek Carpenter, Bailee Malinowski, Ophelia Malinowski and Amelia Malinowski, her two brothers; David Jenks and Bob Jenks, and numerous extended family members. Louise was predeceased by parents; Bernard and Harriet Jenks, and two brothers; Mark Jenks and Keith Jenks. The family asks in lieu of flowers please make a donation to: Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools Louise Malinowski Education Grant PO Box 1436 Bend, OR 97709 Contributions can also be made on line at www.engagedminds.org. There will be two Celebration of Life events that all are welcome to attend: April 2, 2022 12:00pm - 3:00pm High Desert Middle School Gym 61111 SE 27th Street Bend, OR 97702 April 9, 2022 12:00pm - 3:00pm Bend Golf Club 61045 Country Club Drive Bend, OR 97702

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Louise Edna Malinowski

March 21, 1946 - February 22, 2022