George Francis Kilian, 65, of California, MD passed away on September 22, 2013 at his residence. Born on July 11, 1948 in Moscow, ID he was the son of the late Frank B. and Mildred Hull Kilian.

George was the loving husband of Tanya P. Kilian.

George is survived by his children; Jeffrey Kilian of Port Hueneme, CA, Christine Thompson of San Diego, CA, Angela Record of El Cajon, CA, and Andrew Kilian of Orange County, CA, and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers; Fred Kilian and Alan Smith both of Spokane, WA.

Mr. Kilian graduated from University High School in 1966 and went on to graduate from Naval Post Graduate School in 1995with a Masters in Logistics. George served in the United States Navy for 32 years; he entered into service in 1966 and retired in 2010 as a Captain. Mr. Kilian served on NAS Miramar, USS Constellation, and the USS Lincoln.

He was a member of the Toastmasters, and Jaycees, he enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, running, jazz, visiting family and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 3:00 PM in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Patuxent River, MD with Father Mike Dolan officiating. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.