Robert Kilby

Robert Kilby
Robert (Robb) James Kilby passed away in Larkspur, California, near San Francisco, on Dec. 25, 2025, at the age of 75. He had lived in California for 46 years.
Born in New Haven, Conn., he spent his early years in San Antonio as part of an Air Force family. He also lived abroad when his father was stationed in Japan, Turkey and Germany.
Robb graduated from Antonian High School in San Antonio in 1969 and from Texas Tech University in Lubbock in 1974 with a B.B.A. in finance. He began working in San Antonio as an underwriter for Aetna Life and Casualty. He left Texas to further his career in insurance. Robb also worked in software sales in the technology industry with IBM and Policy Management Systems Corp. After retiring, he operated a property restoration company in California for six years. He then worked part time in the men's department at a local Nordstrom store - a job he loved.
He and Gail, his wife of 40 years, also traveled widely. They enjoyed three-month stays in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Robb was an avid bicyclist, scuba diver, tennis player and skier. He and a high school friend often took ski trips with the Austin Skiers. He loved vintage cars and visited automobile museums internationally. When his beloved Texas Tech Red Raiders were recently listed number four in national college football rankings, he was elated.
Robb was a most personable, talented and thoughtful person.
He is survived by his wife Gail, sisters Sally and Jan Kilby, brother John Kilby and his wife Shirley and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Lt. Col. Robert H. and Rosalie Kilby of San Antonio.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Feb. 11, 2026, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Belvedere Tiburon, CA. Donations in Robb's memory can be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind, 350 Los Ranchitos Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903.