With sadness and heavy hearts our beloved husband, stepfather and grandpa, Richard Lash passed away on June 12, 2018 at Yuma Regional Medical Center.

Richard was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on July 8, 1935 to Theodore and Elizabeth Lash.

At an early age he went to I.C. Catholic School and Yuma High School. After graduation he joined the army for 2 years. When he returned to Yuma he worked for Novis Distributing, a Coors distributor for many years before opening Waggin West Kennels with his wife Carol on July 1st, 1980.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of 46 years, sisters, Virginia Border and Leona Daniewicz,

step-daughter Sherri Helm (Michael Hudspeph) and step-son, Scott Whitney (Sherry Grisamer), granddaughters, Candice Helm and grandson, Wade Helm, brother-in-law Jim Wise of Paulden, AZ, nephews, Russel, Randy, Gregg Wise and Steve and Michael Daniewicz and Theresa Dingman and 2 great granddaughters, Bryonna Richards and Lea Helm.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Melvin Lash and sister, Betty Strckland.

We love and miss you Richard. Rest in peace my love.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion, 2575 S. Virginia Dr., Yuma, Arizona on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.