Robert V Lashbrook, 84, of Ojai, California died September 27, 2002 at Ojai Valley Community Hospital after a long bout with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was born July 9, 1918 in Los Angeles and lived in Ojai for 30 years.

Dr Lashbrook had been a chemistry professor at Ventura College. He graduated from Stanford University in 1951 with a doctorate in biochemistry. He was a member of the Ojai United Methodist Church and the Retired Professional and Business Men's Club. He served in the South Pacific during World War II with the 15th Weather Corps and retired from the Air Force Reserves as a lieutenant colonel.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Lashbrook of Ojai; sons Arthur Lashbrook of Vista, and Kenneth Lashbrook of Ione, California; daughter Nancy Lashbrook of Seattle, Washington; brother James Lashbrook (SPHS '52) of Murphys, California; and four grandchildren.

Ojai Valley News, October 4, 2002.