OBITUARY

Marek Krawczyk passed away February 27, 2023, at home alongside his family after a long and vigorous battle with cancer. Mark leaves behind his wife, Irene, daughter, Yolanda, son-in-law Mark locally in Big Sky and a brother and family in Poland. Mark cared for and loved his family dearly as well as the family’s 3 dogs.

Mark, and his family, are longtime locals and full time Big Sky residents for well over 15 years, enthusiasts of Montana’s rugged beauty from the first day arriving over 20+ years ago when both he and his wife first stepped foot here locally. Both are originally from Poland.

Many knew Mark as a man of many talents; a problem solver, a thinker, an artist, a master carpenter, builder, old-world craftsman in various fields that nothing really stood in his way. If he chose to put his mind to it, it was accomplished and then some.

Mark’s passion and hobby for cooking was loved by many. He savored in preparing delicious meals for both family and friends. When coming over or you simply stopped by you knew a warm welcome, fabulous meal and wonderful entertainment would be had. “Absolutely Delicious!” was heard often by many that experienced food at Big Sky’s Burger Bar that was once locally owned and family operated, located in the heart of the Big Sky Resort’s Mountain Village Plaza area offering a variety of authentic Polish dishes as well as American favorites. Or maybe find Mark helping travelers with ski services located at both the base of the mountain or at the lower level of the Shoshone Condominium Hotel.

Mark enjoyed classical music while gardening, plants were therapeutic, and a green thumb was natural for him. Mark enjoyed the outdoors as well as Montana’s wildlife, who at times would come up to the window as if looking in to say “hello”. Mark loved to travel with his family, sightseeing, intrigued with local history, the landscape, while enjoying the local foods that were prevalent, was a must.

Mark loved to read and was highly educated in many areas and fields of interest, referencing Mark often as “a walking encyclopedia”. A lover of history, art, design, herbs and naturopathic health, political matters, science, and so much more that when spending time with Mark there was always a conversation to be had, Mark loved to share his vast knowledge and encourage a “better and more meaningful life” to those that crossed his path. Mark’s time on this earth has been taken away too early, most say. Mark wanted to continue his journey to encourage life and contribute to the betterment of those around him. Most certainly, anyone that has had the opportunity to meet Mark, he wholeheartedly left them with nothing short of a positive impact and a welcoming embrace.

A dear friend says it best, “…deep grief expresses the deepest love and he’ll be well remembered for a life well lived.” We couldn’t agree more.

We love you and have you in our hearts forever!