Christopher Lash

Christopher Lash, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home in Walkersville, Md.

He was born March 8, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to Helene Bereit and William Ralph Lash. He spent his youth in Washington, D.C. and later moved to Savage, Maryland where he graduated from Howard High School.

His passion for electronics led him to study at Johns Hopkins University under a Westinghouse Electric Company sponsored education/work program. He was a colorful figure in the Westinghouse labs where he applied his problem solving skills to build components for the Apollo Space program. For more than 30 years, he was a loyal and dedicated volunteer Emergency Medical Technician at Laurel Rescue Squad. He was a Boy Scout leader, avid hunter and fisherman and car enthusiast. His sense of humor and passion for wood working helped him thrive during his long battle with diabetes.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Rebecca (Lowery) Lash, his four children, Helene, Chris, Janet and Metta as well as seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In remembrance of Chris Lash, contributions to the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company or the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad are appreciated.