On Saturday, July 30th 2016, Kevin Dwight McLain passed away at Billings Clinic in Billings, MT as a result of complications with a severe stroke. Kevin was 63 years old.
Kevin was born in Mohall, ND on February 4th, 1953 to Lauren Lyle McLain and Gladys Luella McLain.
After completing school in Mohall, ND, Kevin went on throughout the years traveling across the states owning multiple companies, such as a limousine service, the Starlight NightClub, Liq-Trol and more settling down at times until 1991 when he became a father to Joshua Rath-McLain born May 1992 in Miles City, MT.
He started his beloved business, Rainbow Painting, and continued to run Rainbow Painting right up to the end.
In 2001 he became a father again to Lauren Wyatt McLain and two years later in 2003 Reba Ann McLain.
His pride and joy in life, everything he did, was for his 3 children.
Kevin enjoyed the family pets throughout his years in Miles City. His beloved dog Jesse, Kitty Hitch-a-Ride “Hitchy”, the inseparable pair Chewy and Sidney and his newest addition Chip.
Kevin also enjoyed his best pet friends away from home, horses Trey Spot, “Mama” Diamond and Fancy. In his last years he became fond of going fishing with his good friend JD, taking family vacations and road trips with Lauren and Reba, and going out on the town for his favorite meal of fish and fries at the Cellar Casino with Josh.
Kevin was a lifelong collector of agates as family and friends have seen in his front yard, along with his extraordinary collection scattered throughout his home.
Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Lauren Lyle McLain.
Kevin is survived by his mother, Gladys Luella McLain, Brother Steven McLain, Sisters Karen McLain and Bonnie Moon and his three children Joshua Rath, Lauren McLain and Reba McLain.
As per Kevin’s love of all animals, donations can be made to the ASPCA in his name.
Special thanks from the family go out to Douglas Boyle and Glenn Shores, Darla Mann, Cassandra Twa, his immediate neighbors for keeping watch on his home, Billings Clinic, Stockman Bank and Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, August 5th 2016 at 2 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. 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
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
Friday August 5, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
Friday August 5, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
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Dottie Johnstone says
So sorry to hear this Josh and family. Prayers for all of you.
Melody Jungels says
Josh and Reba…..know your Dad always loved you both more than life and that you both were always first in his life. I just find it so hard to believe that he’s gone. But know that my prayers and thoughts, as are many other folks, are for you and your family during this difficult and unconceivable time of your young lives. May your good memories and times with your Dad always be with you now; keeping you all close to him, even though he’s gone….he will always be there with you in spirit; always looking out for you.
Tory Fields says
Dear, Josh….thinking back to so many memories of you as a little boy and being your neighbor?Those were sweet days….you were your Dad’s pride and joy! He beamed just talking about you…it was awesome! I am thinking of you and your family with much LOVE and SYMPATHY. Remember those great times and keep them close to your heart, Josh….❤️ God Bless You, Love you-Tory
Becky Bass says
Josh,Lauren,Reba,
Just know your in my prayers, for the days ahead, and I’am sorry for your loss.
May the Lord be especially close to each of you.
Hugs to You Becky
Charice Virag says
So sorry to hear of your father’s death Josh. We will keep you in our prayers. We love you…
David and Punky Mann says
Josh, Lauren Reba. I am so sorry for your loss Remember all the good times with your Dad. God Bless!
Mike and Myrna Higgins says
We are so sorry for your loss. Kevin was a friend that we really cared about and will miss him. Had many wonderful visits with Kevin over the past twenty years. Praying the Lord’s comfort for all his family and friends.
troynhollyfranklin says
My heart and prayer go to Josh Lauren n reba. KEVIN was very gentle n kind those Iif us who knew him knew him well. Josh watch over your brother n sister love them like your own.
Tim and Debbie Irion says
We are so sorry for your loss. Just a few weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting with Kevin while he was painting the apartment house where my mom lives. He was a good man.
Arbadella Wolff says
I first knew Kevin as the Rainbow Paint man. After doing painting for me I knew Kevin as a friend. While painting he would talk of his children. He was very proud of them .
I will miss Kevin and was very sorry to hear of his passing.
Rita M. George says
Kevin made friends where every he panted, I enjoyed knowing him. Prayers for his family.
Eric mclain says
Sorry for the loss will miss u uncle kevin???God bless. Prayers to family
Tanneil Kuchynka says
Lauren & Reba,
So sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending hugs too.
Kile McQuirk SR, kile Jr, and Laila says
Rest easy Kevin! Josh ,Lauren, and Reba anytime you need a place to just hang the barbershop is allways there for you. Your dad allways said he trusted the shop would be a sage place for you guys! Anytime you come in and just grab something to drink and rest. My doors are allways open to you! Thoughts and prayers!