Our beloved husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend, Lynn Roy Thackeray, passed away after a fire destroyed his home and refuge. He was born on May 5, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and began life on a homestead family ranch in Croydon, Utah. He later moved to a ranch in Scott Valley on the California–Oregon border, where his love of the outdoors and hard work took deep root. Lynn was brilliant, exceptionally resourceful, and a man of unwavering integrity.

At the age of 16, Lynn met the love of his life, Susan. They married five years later in 1977 and shared a lifetime marked by education, travel, devotion, and deep adoration for one another. Together, they raised four remarkable children and built a family grounded in curiosity and adventure. Lynn loved deeply, was keenly sensitive to those in need, and was known for his quick wit. He embraced adventure and shared many high-spirited experiences with family and friends.

Lynn’s professional career spanned 30 years in the software industry. He played key roles in two successful startup companies and excelled in upper-management leadership positions. After stepping away from industry, Lynn and Susan pursued higher education together, each completing master’s and doctoral degrees. Lynn was a published scholar and a dedicated professor of computer science at Utah Valley University, where his students were always his highest priority. He was a passionate advocate for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In lieu of flowers,  a UVU scholarship is established in his name to honor him. Lynn Thackeray Scholarship

Lynn cherished his pets and found great peace in the west desert. He was a cyclist, runner, and triathlete.  We are heartbroken by his loss.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and his son, Jonathan. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Susan; his children Kelly (Chris), Marshal (Jennifer), Amber (Mike),  Jonathan’s partner Miranda; and his beloved grandchildren, Christopher, Kyah, Adam and Royal who brought him immense joy.

A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held at Utah Valley Univeristy, Smith College of Engineering and Technology, 800 West Univeristy Parkway, Orem, Utah on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a reception to follow.