Audrey Lenore Malasky

August 31st, 1928 - August 16th, 2016

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Audrey Lenore Malasky passed away peacefully on August 16, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Audrey born on August 31, 1928 is survived by her children, Robert Merker (Lori Spector) of Alexandria, VA, Steven Merker (Rhonda Avery-Merker) of Del Mar, CA, Gail Smith (David) of Las Vegas, and Debi Phelan (Mike) of Cloverdale, VA, and her grandchildren, Crystal Grant, Jeremy Turner-Avery, Anthony Turner-Avery, Cara Merker, Eliot Merker, Craig Merker, Jonathan Merker, Shana Merker, Lewis Dillark and Christine Dillard and her great grandchild, Connor Parker. Her husband, David S. Malasky and her parents, Beverly and Irving Becker, precede Audrey in death. Audrey grew up in and around Chicago until moving out west with her husband David to run a ski resort in Missoula, Montana. Thereafter, Audrey and David moved to San Diego where she and David managed various apartment complexes until their retirement. Audrey was a humble, kind and loving woman who transformed from a stay at home mom to a business woman. She overcame polio as a young woman in the 1950’s and a stroke in her later years. She loved her family and her friends and especially loved to play mah jongg. A memorial service will be held Atria Seville, 2000 N Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89131 on Friday September 2, 2016 at 10:30 am with Rabbi Sanford Akselrad of Congregation Ner Tamid. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the charity or your choice in Audrey’s memory is appreciated. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Atria Seville and Seasons Hospice for the special care they provided to Audrey.

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Janet Stone

Audrey Lenore Malasky will always be Mrs. Merker to me, a 2nd mom, neighbor, my mom's friend and the best stand-in a little girl could ever want. When I close my eyes I'm at the kitchen table waiting for the hot dogs to boil, down by the piano or in the backyard. Wherever, Mrs. Merker taught me about grace under pressure and the fact that unconditional love isn't solely for family. I love her today as much as I did decades ago. And I'm so grateful she didn't stop at two boys. Sure Bob and Steve are great but I can't imagine life without Gail. I hope Shirley greeted her with a hug, and they're dancing the night away. She left such love and pride; Mrs. Merker made the world a better place. You're a part of my past that I cherish. I love and miss you. ❤️

Published June 8th, 2024

Becky & Mike McKinney

🕯️ In memory of Audrey, a true lady with a big heart and a great sense of humor. She will live forever in our hearts. Becky & Mike

Published June 7th, 2024

Janet Stone

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Published June 7th, 2024

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