Edward Eugene Kilmer

Edward Eugene Kilmer, a resident of San Jose for almost his entire life, dating back to the fall of 1960, passed away on March 25th at Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, CA., with his three surviving brothers at his side, in total comfort from heart related illness. Edward was born in Endicott, New York, on July 28th 1959. Number Five of Six sons born to parents Larwence H Kilmer Sr. and Elizabeth J Kilmer (both deceased), Elizabeth passed one year ago in 2015. Edward born in Endicott, New York, shortly before the family ventured to California about a year later, where the family took up roots and Edward continued to reside, until a year ago. With his father an early pioneer of the IBM Cottle Road facility as an engineer until his death in 1987, all six sons, to include Edward, graduated Leigh High School before moving on to other address' except Ed, who shared the residence with his mom until her death in 2015. For the last year, Ed was very much a part of the Pearson Home 2 in SE San Jose, a group home for the handicapped with a great staff and management, that were most receptive to his needs and will be missed there. One place you could find Edward for over 38 years, where he joined as an employee, and was deemed one of the longest term employees with the Hope Services Workshop located on Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose. Edward was very much a part of the establishment therein, where he signed on just after graduating high school. A most dedicated employee, held in high regard by staff, management and fellow employees, Edward worked right up until illness made it impossible to continue, and it was a goal of his to return to his position, although made impossible in the end. Edward will miss his old job as much as the facility will miss him. Many a friend were made there over the many years, with associates as well as staff. Eddie will be missed even more by family, who number many, although his immediate family has dwindled over the years as time marches on. Besides his parents now deceased, Edward was part of a family who have grown to watch all the major changes and evolution of Santa Clara Valley, as it's grown from the orchards and farmland it was, to the Silicon Valley and Manufacturing Giant it is today. Brothers Larwence H Kilmer Jr. (Brenda) (deceased) of San Jose, Michael Kilmer (Terri) Beaverton Oregon, David Kilmer (deceased) (Irene) of San Jose, Kevin Kilmer (Kathy) Campbell, and Stephen Kilmer (Julie) Fremont, are the remaining brothers and sister in laws who have either entered into rest before Edward and will welcome him, or, will miss him greatly while remaining behind to remember him. Edward has a many nephew and niece to include one grand nephew and grand niece, as well as several cousins who will remember him fondly as well. Edward will be memorialized and entered into rest at the Los Gatos Memorial Cemetery, interned with his parents Lawrence Sr. and Elizabeth, and next to his brothers Larwence Jr. and David, on May 6th 2016. Thanksgivings, Christmas, and Fourth of July's were favorite dates of Edwards to circle on the calendar for family get together's, and will never quite be the same however, he will always be remembered as first in line for the buffet spreads and that space will always be held open in the future for Eddie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to http://www.hopeservices.org/support-us/ in the name of Edward Kilmer. Short in stature he was a giant in spirit, kindness, gentleness, and love. Edward will be missed.