George B. Haberkorn Jr.

George Beck Haberkorn, Jr. died Monday, November 26, 2007 at Memorial Hospital at Easton. He was born December 18, 1950. George was the beloved son of Jacqueline R. Scarborough, step-father William J. Scarborough of Easton, MD and his father George B. Haberkorn of St. Petersburg, FL. He is survived by Christine McKenna of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, his companion of many years; his sister, Carolyn H. Rhoads of Ramona, CA; his brother, Peter C. Haberkorn of Cincinnati, OH; his step-sisters, Charlotte C. Henshaw of Auburn, CA and Christy C. Morgan of Massilon, OH; his step-brother, James Peter Conner of Portsmouth, VA; Charlotte’s children, Shannon Gaffney and her husband Brian of Oakland, CA and Josh Henshaw of Boston, MA; and Christy’s children, Heidi of the U.S. Navy and Shawn of Massillon, OH. At the age of twenty, George settled in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands where he resided for the last thirty eight years. While employed with an engineering company in St. Croix, he formed a land development company. The success of this venture allowed George to devote a number of years to his passion for boating, sports cars and the Chesapeake Bay. He traveled frequently from St. Croix to his parent’s home on Trippe Creek, where he enjoyed cruising with them in the Chesapeake Bay and the Bahamas. He often joined them on popular Island Yacht Club cruises. He kept his antique Chris Craft, “Donzi and Lotus” at his parents home. He particularly enjoyed revisiting the rivers and creeks he knew so well from childhood. After his “sabbatical” he resumed his career as Treasurer/Comptroller of Virgin Islands Paving Company in St. Croix. George, known by his family as Geordie, was a loving, caring son with a great sense of humor and quick wit. Conversing with Geordie was certain to bring much laughter and joy. His excellent memory combined with his many interests added special substance to those conversations. He was devoted to Christine as well as to their five dogs and two macaws. Geordie and his mother enjoyed a very special relationship. He called her from St. Croix almost every day, laughing with her and giving her much joy and happiness. Geordie will be sorely missed and always remembered by those whose lives he has touched. Services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Requard Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Ave., Easton, MD 21601 or the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center, RR2 Kingshill, Virgin Island 00850. Arrangements are by Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Easton, MD.