George William Robert “Rob” Beerbower passed away in his home on Aug. 29, 2022. He was 38 years old.

George was born on May 4, 1984, in Aberdeen, Washington to Julie and George Claude Beerbower. He grew up in Elma, Washington, and attended Elma High School where he was a member of both the cross country and track teams all four years, as well as participating in swing choir. He graduated in 2002.

George held a number of jobs throughout his adult life, but he especially liked to work with his hands, wine making and distilling moonshine. George enjoyed creating new recipes and sharing them with his friends and family. He loved animals, especially his beloved dog Rosie, and making people laugh. George could brighten anyone’s day with his sense of humor.

George was preceded in death by his father, George Claude Beerbower, both sets of grandparents, two uncles and two cousins.

George is survived by his mother Julie Beerbower, children Elizabeth and Michael, brother Carl Howard, sisters: Kristi (Bo) Ayers, Kayla (Bob Kocher) Beerbower, Julissa Beerbower, and Hanna (Andrew) Smith. George is also survived by his loving partner Wendy Lee, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life being hosted by his cousin and best friend Talonna Hanft and Carl Howard on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Oakville Community Center, 111 E. Oak St, Oakville, Wa 98568.