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GEORGE IRA ALFSEN
October 18, 1930 ˜ May 25, 2019
George Alfsen, 88 years old and a decorated Army veteran, passed away May 25, 2019 at home in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Wautoma, WI to Marion and Stella Alfsen, the youngest of 7 children. He grew up on the family farm until his family moved to Portland, OR in 1945 where he graduated from Roosevelt High School.
George then joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during the Korean War. He was awarded several medals, including the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star, United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and the National Defense Service Medal. George was in the Army Reserves for the next 8 years while attending Barber College and working on a military base in Alaska.
When he returned to Portland in 1954, George bought his first barber shop. It was called George’s Bizzy Clipper. He went on to own several businesses over his life time, then worked and operated his barbershop in Beaverton until he was 80 years old.
George was an avid skier all of his life, skiing all over the world. He and his wife, Carol Caples-Beach-Alfsen skied well into their 80’s.
George was loved and admired by all who were lucky enough to know him.
As a proud and decorated veteran, he was laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits
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GENNY DAVENPORT(HOUSER
August 13, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this, losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13) May loving memories also sustain your family during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, your neighbor, Ann Smith.
August 8, 2019
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