Harry Allen Pelton Jr.

May 9, 1925 - January 24, 2020

Harry Allen Pelton 94, passed away on January 24, 2020. Harry Jr. was born May 9, 1925 in Los Angeles, California to Harry Sr. and Esther Pelton. He grew up in the west Los Angeles area where his parents owned a Motorcycle business. Harry married Marjean Morgan in 1946. Harry is predeceased by Marjean Pelton ( August 4, 2017) and survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Bob and Terie Manning of Redlands, CA; Bill and Jennifer(McLeod) Watkins of Mentone, CA; and his son and wife Andrew and Patty Pelton of Redlands, CA. Harry is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Debbie Hoffman, Nicole Dyess, Austin McLeod, Tamara Baze, Ian Pelton ,7 great–grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. As a young adult Harry raced motorcycles with his father and competed in both flat track and scrambles. Following his service in the US Army in WW II, Harry earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from University of California, Berkley and later earned a Masters Degree in Engineering from University of Southern California. He worked for several aerospace companies before his long career at Aerospace Corporation, from which he retired in 1987. Harry and Marjean were avid square dancers for many years. He and Marjean enjoyed traveling in their motorhome, trips to the family cabin in Mammoth Lakes CA, and abroad. He also enjoyed attending NASCAR races with his family. Harry’s devotion, love, and support for his country and family were hallmarks of his full life.