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In Memory Of

Charles Cain

November 25, 1943 – September 26, 2011


Charles "Butch" Cain, age 67, of Miles City passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011 at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City.

Butch was born in Miles City, Montana on November 25, 1943, the fourth of seven children born to Mike and Wreatha (Bidwell) Cain. He grew up on a ranch on the Big Pumpkin Creek near Volborg, Montana. Butch went to Loesch School and Custer County High School. He worked for the Red Horse Mobile, Eddie´s Standard, Gus Albert Construction, Murphy Trucking and Lohmann Motors. In 1963, he married Julie Lee and they had two children, Leah and Donnie. On November 22, 1968, he married Barb Polk. Together they had their daughter, Sherrie Lynn and step-sons David and Tim Polk. Later, they moved to Belle Fourche where he worked for Rainbow Chevrolet, Butte County and also hauled Bentonite. In 1977, they moved back to Miles City where he worked for Doeden Construction, Eckart Construction and the State Highway Department.

Butch enjoyed woodworking, cars, motorcycles, four-wheeling and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed his daughter´s pets.

Butch is survived by his wife, Barb, his daughters Sherrie Cain and Leah (Grant) Miller; and son, Donnie; step-sons: David (Fawn) Polk and family, Tim and Makena Polk; his siblings: Jim (Ella) Cain, Willy (Cheryl) Cain, Jerry (Ruby) Cain and Louise (Ray) Locke; also, a special friend, Jordanna and all the girls at Gallaghers. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Dick Cain and a sister, Rose (Brian) Schoof.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

Service Schedule

Visitation

08:00 to 17:00

Wednesday September 28, 2011

Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

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Funeral Service

13:00

Thursday September 29, 2011

Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

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Service Schedule

Visitation

08:00 to 17:00

Wednesday September 28, 2011

Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

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Funeral Service

13:00

Thursday September 29, 2011

Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

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  1. NaTasha Miller says

    September 27, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I love you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  2. Cecil Cain says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:05 am

    I am so sorry for your loss, Barb, and Willie, Jim, Jerry, and Louise.
    His big smile will always be in my mind.

  3. Gallaghers says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Butch’s family at this difficult time. Our MANY happy memories will get us through and hope the same for you. God Bless Butch’s “family” at Gallagher’s Family Restaurant

  4. Eileen and Vern Entzel says

    September 28, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Barb and family, Our prayers go out to you. Butch was always a fun person to visit with and know that you will greatly miss him.

  5. Pam Dotson says

    September 28, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    I enjoyed my years with Butch working for the DOT.
    My heart and prayers are with all of you.
    Pam

  6. joe ferris says

    September 28, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    sorry about ur lose he was a great guy

  7. Kay Davis Berdahl says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Barb, Willy & Cheryl, Jerk & Ruby, and all Butch’s family.

    Can’t tell you how sorry I am to read of Butch’s passing.

    Kay Davis Berdahl

  8. Marlene Cain Rohrer says

    September 29, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to you Barb, Willy, Jim, Jerry, Louise and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  9. Sandy Rencher says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    I will miss my favorite uncle “Butch”. He was a very special man, always smiling and happy. He will be missed by many. Barb, Sherri, Tim, and David, my thoughts are with you during this time of loss. Love you all.
    Sandy

  10. Leona & Larry Dann says

    September 29, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    Was so sorry to hear about Butch, but at least he isn’t suffering any more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  11. Mervin Meidinger says

    September 29, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Was sorry to hear of Butch’s passing.
    Enjoyed our four-wheeling trips to Custer National Forest and Calypso Trail.
    My condolences to his family.

  12. Jarrod Cain says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:54 am

    Sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

  13. Vickie Schneidt says

    September 30, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    I am sorry I was out of state and could not be with all of you during this most difficult time. Please know I am here for any days that follow.

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Visitation

08:00 to 17:00

Wednesday September 28, 2011

Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

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Funeral Service

13:00

Thursday September 29, 2011

Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

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