Earle Arvey Malkin 1931-2025

Earle Arvey Malkin, age 94, leaves his best friend and life companion, his beloved wife of over 44 years, Jo Ann Brinkman Malkin, his daughter, Sherri (Mrs. Clinton) Stevens of Illinois. He lost his brother Howard (Francine) Malkin, and leaves his nephews, Dr. Steven (Pamela Weiner) Malkin, their children, Jordyn (Ryan Graff), Kendall and Spencer, Gary (Lisa) Malkin and their children, Abbie and Becca. He also leaves Jo Ann’s daughter, Karen, and her sons with whom he has had a remarkable relationship, Peter and Thomas, and Jo Ann’s nephew Charles Brinkman.

Earle was born in Chicago to Judge Harry H. Malkin and Rose Arvey Malkin. He was a retired lawyer and a Fellow of the American and International Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers.

He was a retired US Army Colonel and a Las Vegas resident since 1996. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois, John Marshall Law School, the US Army Command and General Staff College and the US Army War College.

He was a friend to many people in social and sports activities and enjoyed the camaraderie of people of different political, economic and religious backgrounds.

A volunteer for KNPR’s Radio Reading Service for many years, he was also a Mentor in the Clark County School District. That he was President of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada is an indication that family was of prime importance to him.

He and Jo Ann loved to travel, especially in the United States, as well as Internationally.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society, Mogan Dovid Adom, Disabled American Veterans Organization.

A graveside service for Earle was held Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery in Las Vegas, NV.