Obituary: KILLIAN, JAMES

James Frank Killian1931 ~ 2012Our beloved husband, father and grandfather James Frank Killian passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012, at home after a massive stroke and 12 days in ICU. Jim was born August 6, 1931 in Kaysville, Utah to Rulon and Reva Sheffield Killian. He served in the army in Germany, a mission in Argentina and graduated from BYU, taught LDS Church Education for 36 years.He married Dorothy Reed 6 Jan. 1956 in the Salt Lake temple.He served as Mission President in Vina Del Mar, Chile from 1994-1997. Jim loved studying and teaching the gospel above all. He is survived by his wife Dottie, his children: Karen, Sharon (David) Barrus, Hal (Lasca) Killian, Scott Killian, Lisa (Noji) Ratzlaff, Sue (David) James, Julie, Shane (Andra) Killian, Becky (Frank) Weeks, 30 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Jennie, 2 sisters and his parents. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 18 at 11 a.m. at the Grandview Stake Center, 1122 North Grand Ave, Provo. There will be a visitation Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grandview Stake Center and Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services.Interment will be held at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo. (send condolences to serenicare.com)