The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

George Henry Malakowsky, 70, of Castle Rock, passed away in the arms of his loved ones on December 1, 2022 at St. John's Hospital. George was a lifelong logger.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty Jean, two daughters, Amy (Tyson) Humbyrd of Woodland and Cindy (Chris) Russell of Castle Rock; grandson Jeran Keogh (Josie Fix) of Cathlamet, who he raised; his stepsons Rob Keogh of Castle Rock, and Tony (Morgan) Keogh of Texas; grandchildren, Kaylee, Bethany, Michael, Austin, Garrett, Connor, and Kacia; and his great grandchildren, Brantley and Addison. George also leaves behind sisters, Terry, Sherrie and Carrie, and brothers, Walt, Lee and Randy. George was preceded in death by his former wife, Pat; his parents, August, Elsie and Iona; two brothers, Tony and Gary; and a grandson, Curtis.

There will be a memorial service for George on January 14, 2023 at 2 p.m., at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Castle Rock, 248 Cowlitz Way W.