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Robert Gellatly Obituary
Stockton, CA
Robert "Jan" Gellatly
Aug. 24, 1937 - Oct. 5, 2009
Jan Gellatly, 72, died peacefully in his home after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Jan was the son of the late Orville and Isla Gellatly of Stockton. He graduated from Stockton High School and lived in Stockton for most his life.
He was employed by Thorton Motors Volkswagen in the 1960's. He also worked with Acme truck in Stockton and as a self-employed forklift builder and diesel equipment mechanic. In later years he enjoyed working in the farming industry and then eventually retired as a landlord. He was interested in all things mechanical and enjoyed a range of motor sports. Jan was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a lifelong member of the AMA. He shared his passion of motorcycles with his son, grandson and many special friends. "It was a good ride."
Jan is survived by his daughter Jairrie Gellatly Zolezzi (Victor) and his son Chris Gellatly. He was a devoted grandfather to Samantha, Madeline, Annie and Grace Zolezzi and Avery Gellatly.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date; please contact a family member for more information. Committal will be private. Donations in Jan's memory may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Gellatly
October 19, 2009
Chris, Jairrie and families,
I feel for you as I know what it feels like to lose your father. Time will heal the sadness and take comfort the memories of the good times you shared with him will never go away.
Will Stubblefield and family
October 11, 2009
Chris: My thoughts are with you and your entire family during your time of sorrow.Your father was a real nice and caring man. Your old neighbor...
John Lujan
Dennis Bowman
October 11, 2009
I'm saddened to read of Jan's passing. We were real good buddies in high school. Although our paths diverged following graduation, we did encounter one another about 10 years ago and spent an enjoyable evening together. My sincere condolences to his family.
October 11, 2009
My condolances to "Jans" family. Havent seen Jan in years, but went to school with him and grew up in the same neighborhood. Great guy.
P.F."Jack"Calkins
Roger McCarthy
October 10, 2009
I first met Jan in the late 50s. We had the same interest in racing motorcycles. Godspeed, Jan.
John Murray
October 10, 2009
I worked with Jan for over 4 years at Sunniland and always found his sense of humor uplifting, even in the extreme craziness of cherry season he always brought a laugh from some event or incident that we talked about.
I shared his enthuiasm for motorcycles and always enjoyed his passion for them as well.
He will be missed.
GREG MEADOWS
October 10, 2009
I WENT TO SHS WITH JAN, WE WERE GOOD FRIENDS, EVEN THOUGH I HAVN'T SEEN HIM IN YEARS I WILL MISS HIM.
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