John Lee Lasher, of Vancouver, Wash., 87, passed away on April 23, 2022.

The Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 6, at Footprints Church, 801 NE 194th St., Ridgefield, Wash.

John was born on Sept. 23, 1934, to William and Christina in Raymond, Wash. He was the second of four children. He grew up in South Dakota where he graduated from Letcher High School in 1952. After graduation, he moved to Portland, Ore., to help his mom, where he met Delores Charlene. They married on June 3, 1956. They built a life together on their farm in Ridgefield, Wash. 

John spent his career running an autobody shop. After he retired, he loved investing his time in his farm and animals. He took pride in restoring antique farm equipment and was a member of the Fort Vancouver Antique Equipment Association. John loved his family, animals, collecting tractors, boating, western movies, and McDonalds.

John is survived by his wife, Delores; three children, Richard (Shelly), Donald (Sandra) and Linda; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Darrell; and two sisters, Elaine and Marjorie.