Harry L Kellinger

November 30, 1925 – November 19, 2011

Harry Lauder Kellinger, 85, of Newport Beach, CA, died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on November 19, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Harry was a faithful husband, a gentleman, and an exceptional father and grandfather. He was true to his faith. An athlete, Harry played football for Washington State, where he met his soon-to-be wife Violet Mae Frantzich. He graduated with a physics degree and got married in 1950. Raised in Spokane, Washington by his single mother during the Great Depression, Harry excelled in school, and led his junior and senior high school class as president. A radio man in the Navy, Harry climbed 150’ masts to repair antennas and was stationed in the Philippines and Tokyo at the end of WW II. He stayed fit his whole life. As a serious backpacker and fisherman, he scaled the peaks and explored the valleys of his beloved Sierra Mountain Range. His time in the back country made him a lifelong conservationist. Harry was a master gardener. An engineer, Harry worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft for 40 years. He continually re-educated himself and expanded his professional qualifications to adapt to technology and changing work environments. Harry and Violet, who died in 1996, had three children, Larry, Marcia and Janice, and six grandchildren. Harry married Martha Feenstra April 16, 2000. They traveled the world during their time together. Martha, who died in 2008, brought three children and six grandchildren to the marriage. Harry will be lovingly remembered for his devotion to family, his warm hands and big heart.

Harry is survived by his son and two daughters: Larry Kellinger ( and wife Jenny) of West Sacramento; Marcia Olson (and husband Phil) of Newport Beach; Jan Newton (and husband Tom) of El Dorado Hills; six grandchildren; Ryan Kellinger (and wife Katie) and Ashley Kellinger Phillips (and husband Sam) , Greg Olson (and wife Tara) and Adrienne Olson Whitfield (and husband Garrett), and Kyler and Katie Newton.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, November 26 at 2:00pm at

Pacific View Memorial Park Chapel

3500 Pacific View Drive

Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

The website is www.pacificviewcalifornia.com

If you are so inclined, a small donation to one of his favorite charities in lieu of flowers would be an excellent choice. Among them are The National Wildlife Federation, American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society.