Bryan Joseph Kellison

Bryan Joseph Kellison (51) passed away peacefully on October 28, 2011 with his loved ones by his side. He fought a long and courageous battle against heart disease for the past twelve years. Bryan was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and at age seven came to Long Beach with his sister, Michaele, sharing the front seat of an MG sports car. Bryan attended Wilson High School and Long Beach College. He worked for the Hertz Corporation, starting at 18 as a garageman, washing cars. He worked his way up, holding a variety of management positions including city manager of LAX and ending his career as the LA Central Pool manager. Bryan was an avid golfer with a standing Sunday tee time, rain or shine, Christmas or Mother's Day. Bryan had a kind and loving soul and a very generous heart who cared deeply for his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Tracy; daughter, Alexandra; son, Dylan; mother, Nancy; sister, Michaele; brother, Michael (Miriah) and many other dear family members and friends. Bryan was preceded in death by his father, Larry. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 4 at the Long Beach Airport Marriott from 12-3pm. Please sign the guest book for Bryan at
www.presstelegram.com/obituaries.