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Richard Lashof Obituary

Richard K. Lashof Died on February 4th at his home in Alameda, California. He was 87. Dr. Lashof was a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Chicago and UC Berkeley, specializing in topology; he received awards for teaching as well as research. Richard was born in Philadelphia and served in the Navy during World War II. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1943 and received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1954. He lived in Chicago from 1954 to 1977, where he was active in the civil rights movement, and moved to Berkeley in 1982 after several years in Alexandria, Virginia. Richard is lovingly remembered by his wife Joyce Cohen Lashof; three children: Judith, Carol, and Daniel; and six grandchildren: Matthew, Elisabeth, Samuel, Erica, Robin, and SuMa. A celebration of his life will be held at Cardinal Point, Alameda on April 3rd.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Feb. 9, 2010.

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anna canter pincus

February 28, 2010

How can I think of my childhood without The lashof family. The memories I have of Dick are right in thr forfront. Most people thought of him as really quit, and I guess he was in the room with the rest of you..... but to me he was always the really nice with the big lap to sit on in the big group. You and Dick were such great friends to my parents, I am speech less. He is have a great time with them now.... If any of you are ever in my area look me up
with all my love
anna canter pincus

Glenn Weller

February 24, 2010

Dick Lashof was my doctoral adviser at the University of Chicago. He was a very fine person. My condolences to his family.

Herbert E. Gardner

February 8, 2010

Joyce--So very sorry to learn of the death of your husband. I think about you everytime I pass our local hospital-- which only in recent months has adopted a "smoke free" policy-- and touts it with billboards! I recall frequent animated discussions with you --in Springfield, on that very subject. I am a lifelong non smoker! I will not be able to be present for the celebration of his life. Please understand, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.

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