James Kilburn

James Stewart Kilburn, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 15, 2011, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born March 26, 1928, at Jamestown, New York, to Kenneth Kilburn and Mary Town Kilburn. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Kenmore High School in Buffalo, New York. He was active in scouting and earned his Eagle Scout award. Jim served as a Private in the U.S. Army during World War II. When he was discharged from the Army after his tour in Japan, he hitchhiked from California to New York looking for his ideal place to call home. He continued his education by attending Union College. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He took additional courses at the University of Southern California, and UCLA. During Jim’s earlier years he traveled between California and Colorado working in various Engineering capacities. He was a member of the Colorado Elks and Grand Junction Chamber. He came to Idaho Falls in 1979 and worked for EG&G in their architech engineering branch. On September 1, 1984, he married Donna Nadine Hoffman in Lake Tahoe, California. He retired from EG&G in 1987 and pursued his love for travel and adventure. Jim was always methodical in every task and believed it should be done right the first time. He was always interested in family, their education and careers. He enjoyed the outdoors, adventure, travel and finding new places. He loved to sing, always had a great sense of humor and to his last days continued to make people laugh. Survivors include: Wife: Donna Kilburn, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Bradley (Jenny) Kilburn, Fairbanks, AK Daughter: Wendy (Tim) Adamson, Akron, CO Stepdaughter: Nancy Sullivan, Walnut Creek, CA Stepson: Mike (Sue) Hoffman, Eden, UT Stepson: Bill Hoffman, Quartzite, AZ Stepdaughter: Julee Schramko, Tracy, CA Stepdaughter: Vicki (Dan) Andreason, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Ken (Ingrid) Kilburn Sister: MaryAnn Trevathan 24 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Dave Kilburn. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home. &nbsp Born: March 26, 1928&nbsp Place of Birth: Jamestown, NY&nbsp Death: October 15, 2011&nbsp Place of Death: Idaho Falls, ID

Funeral Services -- Thursday

Thursday October 20, 2011 , 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side A public viewing will be held on Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. and a visitation with closed casket will be held on Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at Wood East Side. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.