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David Kilner Obituary

David Alan Kilner David Alan Kilner, of Fox Island, WA., passed away on Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, at the age of 55. David was born on Dec. 18, 1951, in Fresno, CA. to Rulon and Joyce Kilner. David was raised in Fresno and graduated from Clovis High School in 1970. He loved working with wood and was a master craftsman in his field. After graduation from high school, David worked at Olsen's in Clovis, CA. In 1971, he was hired by Saint Anges Hospital in Fresno as their one and only master construction craftsman. David remained there until his retirement in March 2001. In April of 2001, he moved his family to Snoqualmie, WA and began a new career as a real estate appraiser with his brothers company, New Century Appraisal Group. David deeply loved his family and was always the first to help others when the need arose. David loved camping, boating and just being outdoors. He especially cherished his fishing trips with his son-in-law Robbie Buie. David is deeply loved and will be truly missed by his family and friends. David was preceded in death by his father, Rulon Leo Kilner and his mother, Evelyn Joyce Kilner. David leaves a loving wife, Diane Hensley Kilner; a daughter Tiffani Kilner Buie and her husband Robert (Robbie) Adam Buie; brother Michael Lee Kilner and wife Debra Ann Kilner; brother Philip Rulon Kilner and wife Joyce Kay Kilner; mother-in-law Wanda Hensley; many nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3512 Rosedale St., in Gig Harbor, WA 98335, on Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007, at 2:00 pm; followed by graveside services at Haven of Rest Memorial Park. Arrangements by Haven of Rest Funeral Home, 253-851-9991.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 23, 2007.

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Diane

May 20, 2009

Sweetie, it has two years, 4 months and 1 day since your passing. The sadness and loneliness is as strong today as it was on that horrible day. I think of you every day and in everything that I do. I feel lost without you. I have my good days and then I still have those days where everything overwhelms me. One of those days is today; a very dear friend of ours, Carl Evans, has passed away. Tiff and I will be traveling to Fresno for Carl's service. I wish you were here; the trip will be hard without you.

Till we meet again Sweetie, you will be in my dreams. Love you always!

Diane

June 9, 2008

It has been almost 17 months since you left us my love and it still feels like yesterday. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you and miss you. I visit you every Sunday, hoping that my visits will ease the pain and bring me comfort. But, I must confess they do not. If anything, it makes me feel more alone. I pray that you are watching over me and guiding me as you would if you were still standing at my side. Just know that I love you and miss you.

Diane

July 21, 2007

My darling husband, just know that I think of you everyday and wish that you were still by my side. We missed you so much at Ocean Shores on July 4th. It was a hard excursion for Tiffani and I. I don't think that I personally will ever be able to return there, especially on that holiday.

Times moves on, but the pain stays. Every morning when I wake up, it feels like yesterday was the day you left us. Just know my darling that I love you and miss you dearly each day.

Till we meet again my sweetheart, you will be in my dreams. Love you always!

Diane

March 3, 2007

My darling husband, your passing has been the hardest thing that I have ever had to deal with. Just the everyday decisions that we made together seem so overwhelming to me now. Friends and family tell me that I will heal and life will somehow go on. My mind wants to believe that is true, but my heart is screaming in pain. I miss you so much honey, it is so hard to imagine the rest of my life without you. I love you and miss you everyday.

Pam McKinney

January 31, 2007

Phil: I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I will say a prayer for you and your family. (Your childhood friend from Tarpey Elem & Clovis Hi.)

Liz Mell

January 25, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.I went to high school with David and also live in Washington State.

Marsha Pope

January 24, 2007

Kilner Family:
May all the wonderful memories help in this sad time. I went to High School with David.
My deepest Sympathy to all of you.
CHS Class of 70' Alumni
Sincerely,
Marsha (Hobbs-Wells)Pope

Bob Fuller

January 24, 2007

Diane,
Sandi and I were very saddened to hear of your loss. We will be praying for your comfort and solace in this tough time.
Bob & Sandi Fuller

Jim Pratt

January 23, 2007

Diane: It is difficult to come up with the right words in a time of sorrow like this. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care.

Lanis Robinson

January 23, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen Byerly

January 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Nancy Gilmore

January 23, 2007

Diane:
May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time. Your Pittsburgh friends are so far away, but know that we send love across the miles.

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