Richard L. Lash
July 25, 1937 ~ February 24, 2012
Lash, Richard L., 74, passed away at his home on February 24, 2012 with his loving family at his side. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 29, St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS. Richard was born July 25, 1937 in Vicksburg, Michigan. He moved to Liberal, Kansas in 1955 and was employed at Tradewind Industries for 30 years and then worked part time for Abbott Construction. He married Betty Doerfler in Liberal on November 25, 1958 and they were married for 53 wonderful years. They moved to Maize, KS, after retirement in 2003 to be near their children. Richard was an avid fisherman and he loved to go fishing with his wife and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Cleon and Irene Lash; mother and stepfather, Dorothy and Bill Scarlett; two brothers, Dale Lash and Lloyd Siscoe. Survivors: his wife, Betty; one daughter, Mona (Dennis) Holder; three sons, Bill (Mattie) Lash of Vicksburg, MI, Mark (Tangela) Lash of Jacksonville, FL, John (Julie) Lash of Wichita, KS; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heartland Hospice, 3210 W. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67213. Downing Lahey West.
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Our condolence go out to Aunt Betty Lash and Family. Tony,Mimi,Hailee,Aiden Flores
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Lash family. We have not seen most of you for a long time, but we remember all of you, and have ties going way back. Sincerely, Brad and Jeanne Beer
To Betty Lash and Family, I was so sorry to read in the Liberal paper that Dick had passed away. I worked with Dick at Tradewinds for years and we were friends. I’m thinking of you during this difficult time, and praying that God will give you the strength and comfort you need. With my Deepest Sympathy, Joan Trahern
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Richard Lash. My family will always remember Richard, Betty and their family when they lived in Liberal. I remember having them as neighbors at one time and special friendships with their children.