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Kent Byron Killian

Kent Killian Obituary

Name: Viewing for Kent Byron Killian
Start: 2023-02-11T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-02-11T20:00:00.000Z
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

On February 4, 2023, our beloved and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Kent B. Killian died following a progressive illness. He is survived in this life by his wife of 20+ years, Elaine, and her son, Donald (Xiaoling), her six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and friends; his sister, Sherrie; his children, Scott (Suzanne), Christine (Sam), Annette (Chris), Rachele (Todd), Steven (Marianne), Amy (Ron), Bethany (Kevin), Phillip; nineteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and, countless nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends. To Kent there were no firsts, seconds, ex's, steps, his, or hers, in his relationships. He considered everyone to be of primary importance to him and trusted The Master Gardener, Jesus Christ, to work out all the details. Other primary relationships included Kent's first wife, Diann, and her family and friends. Kent completed undergraduate studies at Utah State. He completed a degree in Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State. He served 55+ years as Dr. Killian, with most of that time in his practice in Vallejo. He had many employers, partners, and employees. His longest Veterinarian partner was Randy Taylor. Kent was a very calm and peaceful person. He was a leader throughout his life and valued serving others. He held annual Christmas gatherings, attended weddings, and many other family events and milestones. He was FFA President in high school. He and his father, Byron, raised rams. He loved playing on the high school basketball team and driving his Miata. He served others in many church assignments and was a Bishop, Stake President, and Stake Patriarch. One friend will remember him digging and installing a sewer line on Sunday. Many friends will remember the blackberry pies he made and shared from his own garden. Viewing is on Saturday,02/11/2023, from 10 am- 12 pm. Memorial starts at 12 pm on 02/11/2023. Location for both: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,110 Los Santos Court, Vallejo, CA, 94590. Dedicatory Graveside Service for family is in Salem, UT, Saturday, 02/18/2023, at 12 pm.

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Published by Times Herald Online on Feb. 10, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Kent Killian

16 Entries

Adrian & Doug Partain

March 19, 2023

Dr. Killian was our vet for many years. He was very attentive and caring when examining our pets. He is truly missed. I can vision him now taking care of all the animals that cross the "Rainbow Bridge" Our condolences to his family.

Kim Curtola

February 23, 2023

Sorry to hear of the Passing of Dr. Killian he was our Vet for many many years and was the Kindest, most Caring Man. He was a huge part of our Family Pet's life for many years. May you Rest in Peace Dr. Kilian Heaven Truly Gained an Angel.
Curtola-Matson Family

(Chloe, Taurus, Lilly and Cassie "our dogs")

Debbie Trujillo

February 20, 2023

Dear Elaine, so sorry to read this! My sincere condolences to you and your family. Kent was my vet for my cats, but as everybody wrote ~ what a sweet and gentle man! Again, so sorry Elaine.

Jeanne Kilkenny-Turk

February 13, 2023

Absolutely loved Dr, Killian. He was so kind and loving to every animal. May he rest in peace. Prayers to all the family and friends.

Annette Hullinger

February 11, 2023

Sending love to all of you. I´m sure your parents had a glorious reunion and are happy to be together again.
Kent was always kind and came to practice with Arv when he really needed him. They had many good years together.
May you have peace and comfort in all your good memories and the love he had for all of you.
With love from all the Hullingers

Julie & Bill Haas

February 11, 2023

Kent was our Bishop when we lived in Vallejo from 1973 - 1976 - he and Diann were an inspiration to us and we thank our Heavenly Father that our paths crossed and feel blessed because of that time when we were Ward members in Vallejo 3rd. Rest in peace dear Bishop

Mary Cammarota

February 11, 2023

He was such a kind man. Thanks to his family for sharing him with us. My condolences.

Cynthia Williams

February 10, 2023

All miss seeing you around. You were a great Dr to my family´s pets.

Mary Murray

February 10, 2023

Dr Killian took care of many of my pets 20 some years ago. He was the kindest man. I am certain he will be missed. Deepest sympathy to his family and friend. Heaven got an angel. Mary Murray

Valorie Judd Dahlin

February 10, 2023

My fondest memory is when I was a young child and we took our pets to be seen and how tender and kind he was when he explained that it was time for them to return home to Heavenly Father. That was my first experience with saying goodbye to a pet. His conviction that we would see our pets again, has helped me through your my life as I have said tender Farewell´s to my parents, grandparents and beloved friends.
What a sweet example of Christ like service he has been in my life!

Randy Taylor

February 10, 2023

One day Kent was talking about the young men he grew up with in Salem. Salem was a very small town in those days...their only elementary school had less than 100 students total in all the grades.
He grew up with 14-15 boys in his age group. These young men grew up and many served missions, all were leaders in bishoprics and stake presidencies and even mission presidents. He was so proud of them and was one day "bragging" about how much they had accomplished even though they came from such a small town.
As he paused, Diann said "Don´t you think maybe they were so successful because they married Good Girls?"

Randy and Marla Taylor

February 10, 2023

Shortly after Kent was called as the Napa Stake President in 1984 (he was called by a new Apostle named Russell M Nelson), we would be in presidency meeting during the week. Often these meetings would run late and of course it was at least a half hour drive from our homes in Vallejo to the stake center in Napa.
One night it was after midnight and Marla got a call from Diann. She said, "Should we be getting worried yet?"
Needless to say after that meeting it was "strongly recommended" that our meetings had a beginning and an ending time to avoid late night finishes!

Marla and Randy Taylor

February 10, 2023

We loved his berry pies. We would hide them so our boys wouldn´t eat them all up.
He started out making a handful...but the demand became so high that he started making 30-40! Berry season was anticipated like Christmas for adults!

Kirsten

February 10, 2023

Kent was my veterinarian and friend. He was always so kind. One time my dog had an emergency and Kent invited me to come to his house to look after her.

He truly was a man of God. I'm sure there was a joyous reunion in heaven for all who have passed before and I and others will look forward to seeing him in the next life. God be with you Kent

Randy Taylor

February 10, 2023

We remember that Kent loved to go to basketball games, especially when our son Scott played for Vallejo and Solana College. He would cheer the team and in exciting moments when our Scott excelled he would jump up and yell, "Way to go Scotty" and had that amazing smile on his face.
Great memories

Jann Cragun Forbyn Belcher

February 10, 2023

Bishop Killian will be missed. I always appreciated his kind and gentle way with people Some of the best counsel to me, came from him. Love and peace to all the family.

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