Rollo W. McClellan,Jr.

December 21, 1919 - May 4,1013

Resident of Newport Beach,California

Rollo McClellan passed away Saturday May 4,2013 at the age of 93 in Walnut Creek,California. He had recently moved to the Bay Area to be near his children Mike and Kerry and their families five months earlier. Until that time he lived his entire life in Orange County. Rollo was born December 21, 1919 in Anaheim on the family farm on Ball Road. His parents , R.W.Mc Clellan Sr. and Blanche McClellan, moved to Costa Mesa in 1926, with their 4 children, Ellan, Virginia,Rollo jr and Sparks. McClellan construction enterprises participated in the early development of Newport And Costa Mesa through their Sand and Gravel, Dredging and site development activities.

Rollo Jr. attended Maine School in Costa Mesa, and Newport Harbor High School(class of '38)were he Excelled in track and field and football.He went on to attend Fullerton Jr. College and served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater in World War 11.

Rollo Jr and Betty Perkins were married in July of 1940 in Anaheim. After the war he joined the family business, R.W. McClellan and Sons, and purchased a family home in Newport Beach. The family moved to Costa Mesa Drive on the Back Bay, in 1949. Rollo was active member of the Newport Mesa Lions Club. for over 65yrs, and one of the founding members of the Costa Mesa Fish Fry.

In 1956 he was elected to the Newport Mesa School Board and served 2 terms.In addition to Real Estate Development he was a active member of the community throughout his life.

He was an active sailor and at a drop of the hat you would be on the bay for a sail on his boat "Whisper." He loved the out doors and spent great times with his family on camping trips. He was also a avid hunter and fisherman.

Rollo will be remembered by his love of life, and his dedication to his family and friends. Rollo is preceded in death by his wife Betty of 64 yrs. He is survived by his brother Sparks,his son Mike(Marta) and Daughter Kerry (Jeff), grandchildren Stacey, Jeffrey,(Rhonda),Katie(Chad)Paige(Rick),Meghan,Matthew,Brooke,Justin. great grandchildren Cooper,Nate,Lizzie Mei,Tanner,Luke,Mac,Owen Rollo,Taylor, Miles.

He will be greatly missed.

Services well be held Saturday May 18,2013 at 2[pm at Pacific View Memorial Park,3500 Pacific View ,Corona del Mar,Ca.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation Inc. 111Rockville,PikeSuite 420, Rockville,Md.. Website fisherhouse.org Helping Military Families and Veterans.