Woodrow Thomas Lash

Dr. Woodrow Thomas Lash, Corporal, passed away on October 26, 2015. He was born in Dover, New Jersey to Woodrow Pershing Lash and Rose Marcella Goodenough. He was a civil servant for over 42 years with final assignment as a Senior Chemist at Deseret Chemical Depot. Woodrow served in the Army, USA Chemical Corps division from February 1964-67 and received the Efficiency Metal of Honor and the National Defense Metal. In 2006 he received the Commanders Award for Civilian Service. He has written and published the book “The History of United States Chemical Warfare in World War 1”. He received the following degrees: Doctorate of Philosophy and Masters of Arts from Hawthorne University; Bachelor of Science and Associates of Arts from Brigham Young University.

Woodrow was married to Patricia Williams and since divorced. He is survived by his children, Rose (Shelly) Loveland, Tracy McFarland, Tricia Funes and Woodrow (Jamie) Lash. He has 11 grandchildren, his brother, Thomas Lash and his sister, Deborah Lash. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Wayne Gregory Lash. His hobbies included pool, golf and model building. His funeral was held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah.