BORN

1922

DIED

2019

Leon Malfait Obituary


LEON MALFAIT
March 10, 1922 ˜ May 29, 2019

Leon Malfait passed away on May 29th, 2019. He was born on March 10th, 1922 in Washougal, WA to Arthur and Martha Malfait.
Leon spent a great part of his life in Seattle, WA where he owned and worked at South City Motel.
In Leons later years, he moved back to Washougal, WA and owned rental properties.
Leon’s main hobbies were bowling in his early years and golfing in his later years. He was very involved in the Winnebago club and did many outings in his motor home with them. He was president of the club throughout the years.
Leon is survived by his daughter, Vickie Swafford (Richard) of Casa Grande, AZ; grandchildren, Lynette Clemans (Jonathan) and Alicia Koch Johnson (Mikey George); great-grandchildren, Robert and Drake Johnson, Chase, Finn and Jaxon Clemans; step-daughters, Debbie Tipton and Debbie Cunningham; and nephews, Arthur and Scotty Malfait.
His memorial will be held Thursday, June 6th at Lacamas Lake Lodge between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jun. 4, 2019.
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Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one, Leon. May (1 Thessalonians 4:14) bring you some comfort in knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death. They are very precious in Gods eyes. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow.

June 8, 2019

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

June 6, 2019

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