Where Food, Drinks & Stories Are Shared

Jackie Mallinson

November 30, 1926 - January 15, 2025
Kalamazoo, MI

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LIFE STORY SERVICE

Saturday, February 8, 2025
11:00 AM EST
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900
Driving Directions

RECEPTION

Saturday, February 8, 2025
11:30 AM EST
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900

Where food, drinks, and stories will be shared.

Driving Directions

Contributions

At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

Mallinson Institute for Science Education
Web Site

Families Fund at Kalamazoo College
Web Site

Life Story / Obituary

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Jacqueline Mallinson of Kalamazoo, age 98, died on January 15, 2025. Jackie was born November 30, 1926 in Birmingham, Michigan to Charles and Herma (Reynolds) Buck. Jackie was a pioneering science educator who shaped curriculum development and national education initiatives. With over 400 published articles and a legacy of mentoring future teachers, she made lasting contributions to science education. Her family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren continue to carry forward her passion for learning.

A Life Story Service will be held Saturday, February 8, at 11 AM at Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes, 6080 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo (269) 375-2900. A reception will follow in the Life Story center where food, drinks, and stories can be shared.

Celebrate Jackie’s life online by sharing your favorite stories and photos on her dedicated webpage at BetzlerLifeStory.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mallinson Institute for Science Education or the Families Fund at Kalamazoo College.

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