"This is so hard to write! Wendy was my friend and confidant for class to 20 years. I had the pleasure to see Matt working next to this beautiful soul and I feel as if I know you girls so well as she very proudly talked about you and your lives often. She was one of the first to visit me when I broke my femur, with gifts and magazines to keep me busy. I can?t express how much she will be missed. God bless and keep you all at this time of grief."
In loving memory of
Wendy Kay Lasker
A loving and thoughtful wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, Wendy Lasker, 48, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 9, 2019, with her family by her side.
Wendy was born on January 31, 1971 in Phoenix. She attended school in Paradise Valley and graduated from House of Michael School of Cosmetology. She worked as a hairdresser in several salons, then in 2009 she and Matt opened their own business where they have made many good friends, both personal and professional.
She will be remembered for her loving and feisty spirit. She was a friend to everyone she met and almost always had a smile on her face. In her spare time she loved to spend time with her family, fishing, camping, traveling, gardening, girlfriend weekends, playing games on her ipad and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Wendy is survived by her husband Matt; daughters Jessica Brickie and Kristine Brickie; parents Jack and Anita Riehm; her sister Lori Friedman and husband Adam; niece Erika Kemp; nephews Jake Kemp and Ryan Friedman. She also leaves her mother-in-law and father-in-law Mark and Sybil Lasker; aunt and uncle Theresa and Dennis Larson; several cousins, numerous other relatives, and her beloved dogs Pig and Meaty.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary in Scottsdale, Arizona. A service and celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home located at 6500 East Bell Road, Scottsdale 85254.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials which will be contributed to an animal shelter in Wendy's name.
Tributes
"To the family & Wendy, I am sorry for your loss! Wendy was/is an amazing beautiful soul. I feel like we were just cry laughing the other day about one of my crazy life stories. She was kind, funny, beautiful inside & out. Never forgotten and forever loved and missed. I love you Wendy! Until we meet again????"
"Wendy has been my Beautician/Magician and friend for over 20 years. We have shared life?s journey with excitement, tears and much laughter. I send my condolences to her loving family. Rest In Peace beautiful lady. You will be missed by many With loving thoughts Carol Hasher"
"Wendy has been my hairdresser forever! I started with her when she was in a small Salon in the corner of the Target Plaza at 7th St & Bell Rd. There was never a time that she was in a bad mood or having a bad day. She always listened to my bad days and cheered me on to all my good days! She was a friend I will miss dearly and selfishly can't believe she is gone, but I know she is blessed with being by the Lord's side today and will live on forever in my fond memories of our haircut chats and hope that her family will find comfort in my thought I am sharing with you. She will be greatly missed... :("
"Wendy you are deeply missed and will never be forgotten. The memories of our shenanigans will live forever."
"Jack and Anita, Although we didn?t know Wendy, we know YOU, and we pray that your memories bring you peace. May God shower his blessings on Wendy and give her eternal rest."
"It's difficult to believe I'll never see that sunny smile again......every 6 weeks for over 20 years, I had the good fortune and pleasure to spend a couple of hours in Wendy's chair...talking about everything.....and laughing at most things.......when I think of the color "pink," I think of Wendy...and probably always will....."
"Dear Matt, Jessica, Kristine and Family, Wendy was a beautiful person, inside and out. I was shocked and so saddened to hear of her passing. I have purchased a paw from the arizona humane society in her name. The paw will be placed in the Adoptions Center at the Arizona Humane Society?s Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion in approximately 2-3 weeks. I am praying and thinking of you all. with love, Becky Sartor and family."
"I can't begin to tell you how sad I feel in the loss of your beautiful vivacious Wendy, I'll never forget her warm smile and gracious ways, nothing I can say can take away the heartache you are all feeling, may Wendy rest in eternal peace, GOD bless you all...with deepest sympathy....Karen"
"Matt and Girls. I came for my first appointment in 1996. I feel like I've know you both forever. Wendy was always the bright star in the shops I will sure miss that greeting and smile. Such a kind soul. Gone way too soon. Love and hugs"
"Condolences to the family at this difficult time. Wendy was such a wonderful and special person, and it was a blessing to call her friend for the past 25 years. Her smile and positive attitude will never be forgotten. May good memories bring you comfort."
"We loved Wendy so much. She has been a good friend and neighbor for at least 8 years. I will miss her talks when she was doing my hair. I will miss seeing her on Halloween nights when we would visit with her and Matt handing out candy to the kids. I will miss her laughter when we talked about our husbands. She will be missed. Love you Wendy and will miss you! Wayne and Theresa Price"
"Dear Sista, Life is not fair and you left us way too soon. You have left a hole in my heart that will never heal. I found a nickle the other day and I assume it was from you. Miss you more then words can say! Until we meet again. Your Sista :("
"Wonderful Wendy - You touched my life every month for 21 years. I will truly miss your warmth, friendship, and talent with hair. With love, Beth"
"I will miss you forever my sweet friend but I will cherish the memories. Love you my friend."
"Wendy was so full of life and love! She will be missed by far more people than she would realize. Prayer of comfort for all the family "
"Rest In Peace Sweet Girl "