Priest River Times Priest River, Idaho Ronald Jeffery Lask, 48 "Jeff" - Ronald Jeffery Lask, 48, passed away on July 27, 2004, at the Newport Hospital, following a short illness. He was born in San Diego, Calif., on July 19, 1956, to Ron ald Edmond and Carolyn "Ruth" (Baughman) Lask. Jeff worked as a diner cook and as a telecom operator. He enjoyed weightlifting, bodybuilding, and landscaping. Prior to coming home a week ago to live with his parents, he had lived 20 years in Arizona. Survivors include one son, Justin (and Amanda) Foster and granddaughter, Lily, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Nick Marmo of Newport; eight brothers and sisters, Richard Lask, serving in Baghdad, Randy Lask of Pacifica, Calif., Robin Gaccitta, of San Diego, Craig Lask of Mueritta, Calif., Anthony Lask, of Meadview, Ariz., Joanna McGouney of Sonoma, Calif., Kelly Smith of Santee, Calif., and Frank Marmo of Mesa, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Chris.