Daniel Lee Lashway

Daniel Lee Lashway fought his last battle and passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, with his wife, Sheryll by his side. Danny was born to Zelma H. (Norcutt) and Joseph C. Lashway on February 16, 1947, and he was the youngest of eight children.He spent his elementary years attending Crowe School on the Fairfield Bench, high school at Fairfield and graduating Cascade High in 1965.After high school he was employed at Checker Auto Clinic looking for a career in the automotive field.The Vietnam War interrupted that, and he was drafted into the Army.He arrived in Vietnam on his 21st birthday.Danny excelled with the 1st Calvary division and became their leader.In September of 1968, his platoon took an attack and Danny was seriously wounded.He was discharged with 100% disability and received the Purple Heart. Danny was married to Marcia Moll before leaving for Vietnam, and she has since passed away. With his second wife, Carol Todd, he adopted her son, Kevin, and they presently live in Florida.He was very fortunate to find a special wife, companion, caretaker, and Christian woman, when he married Sheryll Maronick. She was by his side until the end. Danny was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.He is survived by his brother, Donald Lashway in Denver, CO; sister, Judy Kuntz from Great Falls, MT; and by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will take place at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on October 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.