Lillian ("Lil") Jane Szczukowski, (nee Zupancic), 88, of Chattanooga, born in Pueblo, Colorado on April 14, 1926 passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 after a brief illness.

Survivors include her daughters Lisa Szczukowski, D.V.M. and Lori Szczukowski, M.D.; son Myron J. Szczukowski, Jr., M.D.; her three granddaughters Kira Newman, Julia Newman and Jennifer Rosen; and her five grandsons Philip Rosen, Andrew Rosen, Myron ("Max") Szczukowski III, Alex Szczukowski, and Zach Szczukowski. Her late husband, Myron ("Mike") J. Szczukowski, Sr., M.D. died in October, 2011.

After graduating from the Nursing Cadet Corps Program at MinnequaCorwin Nursing School and Pueblo Junior College, Lil was hired by the Panama Canal Company to work as a nurse at Gorgas Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone, where she met and married Mike. Two of their children were born in Panama, and one in Denver. After eight years in the Panama Canal Zone and eight years in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the family moved to Chattanooga in 1968.

Lil was famous for her generosity, unbridled energy, compassion for others, and her love of people, tennis, travel, reading, charity work, and bridge. Above all, she was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.

Before passing, Lil said, "I was fortunate enough to enjoy caring and loving children, grandchildren, and friends. Family and friends make life..." Her motto was "Carpe Diem."

Friends and neighbors are invited tojoin the family at an event to celebrate Lils life, to be held at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club, April 11, 2015, from 1-3 p.m. The family will hold a separate, private graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Chattanooga (4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416), Ladies of Charity (2821 Rossville Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37407), and Notre Dame High School (2701 Vermont Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404).

Charitable donations may be made to:

Hospice of Chattanooga 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga TN 37416 Tel: 1-423-892-4289 Web: http://www.hospiceofchattanooga.org/

Ladies of Charity 2821 Rossville Boulevard, Chattanooga TN 37407 Tel: 1-423-624-3222

Notre Dame High School 2701 Vermont Avenue, Chattanooga TN 37404 Tel: 1-423-624-4618

Service Information

Celebration of Life Saturday April 11, 2015 1:00 PM Chattanooga Golf & Country Club 1511 Riverview Road Chattanooga, TN 37405 Graveside Service Monday April 13, 2015 10:30 AM Chattanooga National Cemetery 1200 Bailey Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404