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ROBERT L. MCLELLAN
January 20, 1932 ˜ August 6, 2019
Robert L. McLellan, 87, of Vancouver, WA, passed away Aug. 6, 2019. He was born in Cambridge, MA to Joseph H. McLellan and Catherine (Dolly) Donegan. Bob was raised in Belmont, MA where he attended local schools. Higher education was done at Boston University and then up Commonwealth Av to Boston College. While attending BC, he was a member of the U.S. Naval Air Reserve.
Bob hitchhiked to California with a friend to visit an uncle in the San Francisco Bay area, liked it and stayed. While working in San Francisco, he met the love of his life, his Maui girl, Marguerite. They soon married and had two wonderful children, a girl, Theresa and a boy, Robert Joseph.
Shipbuilding, repair and inspection took the family all over the country, a great adventure! Finally, they settled in Vancouver, WA where Bob was recruited as Marine Inspection Supervisor for six tankers for Chevron Oil. One more trip back to San Francisco as Shipfitter Foreman and then back to Vancouver to retire.
Marguerite, his Maui girl passed away in 1997.
Bob belonged to several organizations (The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Blacksmiths and Iron Shipbuilders) and (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers) and (American Welding Society, CWI), local chapters being listed for the former as Local 6 of Oakland CA and Local 72 of Portland OR.
Bob was very proud of his Scottish heritage and his clan, MacLellan, in particular.
Bob is survived by his loving family: daughter, Theresa Peru of Vancouver, WA; son, Robert J. of Astoria, OR; sister, Mona Calthorpe of Palmetto, FL; and five grandchildren.
There will be a Catholic Mass funeral at 11 a.m. on Wednesday the 21st of August at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. His ashes will be interned at his dear, Chebeague Island, ME (the mouth of the Columbia River).
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I just saw that Bob passed and am so very sad. I have such amazing memories of Bob & Marge growing up. I wanted to tell him that he was right, we are Scottish and not Irish! I will let my dad know, I know he will be deeply saddened. Love to you all. SaDawna "Dawn"
SaDawna McCart-Stebben
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February 4, 2022
I was so sad to hear of Bob passing, but I know that he is back in the arms of the love of his life and has missed her dearly. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
Teresa Jackson
September 13, 2019
I always enjoyed seeing him every year. His sense of humor was fantastic. Chris and I will very much miss him. Our deepest love to his whole family.
Chris and Dorothy Graves
August 19, 2019
Even though there is distance between us, my deepest condolences are with you. I truly believe your father is whole and happy in the arms of his beloved wife in heaven. Hopefully that will bring you some peace in this difficult time.
Teri McMahon
August 19, 2019
It's been many years since I've been in touch with the family , but Terri and I were inseparable for many years as bff's. So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We lost our dad a year and half ago. God bless you all !
Sherri Neel (Baird)
August 18, 2019
Missing you neighbor, as I have missed your Maui girl, Marguerite, all these years. I take pleasure in knowing you are together in each other's arms once again. Wishing you a fond Aloha.
Rest In Peace
Judy Brown
August 18, 2019
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