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Harry OLIVER Obituary

OLIVER, Harry Welling:
US Marine Corps, Retired. Peacefully, at WesleyCare on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Loved husband of the late Marjorie. Loved father and father-in-law of Welling and the late Susan, and Vance and Judy. Loved grandfather of Tim, Lisa, Penny, and Lucy, and loved great-grandfather of Hugo, and Evie. Messages c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A private cremation has been held and a celebration of Harry's life will be held in Trenches, Christchurch RSA, 74 Armagh Street, on Wednesday, June 20, at 2.00pm.

Published by The Press from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2018.

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David Millican

December 13, 2025

I met Harry in the 1970s. I was a USAF C 141 pilot who flew Harry and Majorie from Honolulu to Christchurch. While on the flight I became acquainted with Harry. When I told him that I had also been a Marine in Viet Nam, his attitude about me changed completely. When we got to Christchurch he invited me to visit he and Marjorie at their home. While there I was invited into his “ Marine room”, which , according to Marjorie, was not common. Harry and I became fast friends, and every time I went through Christchurch I always visited with he and Marjorie. She and Harry were great people and they are missed, I’m sure.

June 25, 2018

Fond memories of meeting up at Ilfracombe Place as young men, Harry was always a part of that. "don't you sas me boy" You will be sorely missed mate. R I P.

Bryan Blanchard

June 19, 2018

Remembered for all the Years I knew you through our jobs = International Harvester Co & Dealers I worked for round 35 years

Pat & Steve Quarles

June 19, 2018

Rest well, with Marjorie. It was a privilege to have known you both. Semper fi.

June 18, 2018

Sincere condolences to the Oliver family from the Harvester guys in Hamilton.
Harry will always be remembered as the ideas guy setting up the " best " fieldays displays!!
Good Times---Fond Memories.
Rest in Peace Harry.
An inspiration to us all.
Don Jones--John Keyte ... ex International Harvesters Hamilton.

Robin Oliver

June 18, 2018

You will be missed. Hug Dad for me. Love you, Robin Oliver

Errol & Louise Smart

June 18, 2018

Heartfelt condolences to the Oliver family on the loss of Harry, our neighbour and friend for over 38 years, one among the millions who helped shape the history of humanity during the worst armed conflicts of his time. Rest well Harry, always remembered. Our debt of gratitude is immense. Semper Fi.

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