Lynn Gullikson

Lynn was born in Thief River Falls, MN, the daughter of Eugene Henry “Hank” Walton and Lavon “Tootie” (Olson) Walton.

She was raised in Middle River, where she graduated from Middle River High School. On July 9, 1966, she married Thomas Gullikson at First Lutheran Church in Middle River. The couple followed various job opportunities in St. Paul, Williston ND, Rawlins,WY, and Kemmerer, WY before moving just south of Middle River in the winter of 1977. They shared a life filled with hard work, family, and community.

Lynn worked for Arctic Cat for several years before becoming a rural mail carrier, serving Thief River Falls and Karlstad, MN. Lynn was the first female rural mail carrier in Thief River Falls—a milestone she held with quiet pride and resolve. Lynn was a member of the Middle River EMTs and Legion Auxillary. After Thomas’s passing on October 12, 2009, she moved into Thief River Falls, where she continued to stay active and engaged with her community.

Lynn was known for her sharp mind and love of “wheeling and dealing.” She had a passion for rummage sales, bartering for a good deal, and calling into KTRF radio to flip her finds. She had a love of games of chance and spent time enjoying the thrill of gambling. She was also known for making and selling homemade jam at bake sales and flea markets. Lynn’s family and friends will remember her for her wit, humor, the ability to make people laugh and the pride she had in all her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Thomas “Bunky” (Brenda) Gullikson of Williston, ND, and Tony (Michelle) Gullikson of Warren, MN; her grandchildren, Thomas (Lex) Gullikson, Dakota (McLee) Gullikson, Hunter (Kinley), Gracei (Ty), Payton, Kinzie, Gavin, her step-grandchildren Skylar, Haley, her special niece, Kari Walton and her great-grandchildren. Her legacy of love and humor lives on in each of them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Henry “Hank” and Lavon “Tootie” Walton, her husband, Thomas, and her brother, Jeff Walton.

Lynn’s family would like to acknowledge and thank the Oakland Park Community staff. Lynn was well taken care of, felt safe, and enjoyed her time at OPC.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN with visitation one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be at First Lutheran Cemetery, Middle River, MN.

Arrangements with DuBore Funeral Home of Warren, MN.

An online guest book is available at www.duborefuneralhome.com.