Marilyn Kay (Davey) Lesser

Marilyn Kay (Davey) Lesser died Nov. 18, 2011, at Mesa, Ariz.

She was born March 9, 1940, in Lincoln, Neb. She graduated from the University of Lincoln and was an English teacher and realtor. After moving to Mesa, Ariz., she taught English as a second language.

She was a first runner up for Miss Nebraska. It is has been said that her love of life and people and a smile that lit up the world will be missed.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Torre Lesser; daughters, Kristin (Brad) Holmes of Lincoln, Neb., and Kathryn (Patrick) O’Neill of El Paso, Texas; brothers, Bob (Darlene) of Seatt...