George Klahn

George H. Klahn passed into his next great adventure on January 6, 2010, from complications following a stroke.

Born on December 6, 1921, in Mora, Washington, George was the eighth of 13 children born to Carl “Max” and Anna (Steinburg) Klahn.  Max and Anna were one of the pioneer families in the Beaver – Forks area, buying land and starting a ranch on the lower Bogachiel River.  George and his siblings all attended the Enright School, which was located near the area now known as the Three Rivers Resort.  In order to get to the school, Anna Klahn paddled her children across the river in a dug out canoe.  Once deposited safely on the bank by their mother, the children walked three miles to get to the schoolhouse.

Mr. Klahn served in the Army during World War II as a Lineman, earning a Meritorious Service Citation.  George was employed by Darigold as a truck driver for 37.5 year and retired in 1983.

He met Margaret Morton-Wasson, who was the light of his life.  They married in 1950 in Forks, WA.  He embraced Margaret’s only child, Janice Boggs as his own.  She preceded him in death in 1993.

George was a warm and generous man who was truly devoted to his wife, Margaret, who passed away in 2003. George began having health issues that resulted in him making his home with his granddaughter Julie and her family.  In 2009, he suffered a major stroke and was cared for at home until he went to be with his Margaret again.

George was preceded in death by his parents Max and Anna, brothers Louis, Ted, Carl, Ken & Richard, sisters Margurite, Dorothy, Christine, Edna, and Bernice, wife Margaret and daughter Jan.

Mr. Klahn is survived by his sister, Anita, brother Don, granddaughters Julie (Jay) Norberg and Jenean Boggs, and great grandchildren James Amos, Jr., and Joshua, Lindsay and Brandon Norberg.

At his request, there will be no services.  Internment will be at Mount Angeles.