William Cain

Funeral Service: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 3:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City

Interment: will follow in the Custer County Cemetery

William Horace Tat Cain, age 79, longtime Miles City businessman, passed away on September 8, 2005 at the Friendship Villa in Miles City after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Tat was born on April 15, 1926 in Loesh, Montana the twelfth of fifteen children born to Horace and Bessie (Williams) Cain. Tat attended country schools until the seventh grade at which time he moved to Broadus, Montana where he graduated from high school in 1944. He went on to attend Miles City Junior College in Miles City. On August 20, 1949, Tat married Tamara Fuller in Miles City. He owned and operated the Courthouse Service Center until he entered the United States Army in 1953. Tat was honorably discharged in 1955 after serving during the Korean War. Upon his return home, he was employed as a salesman for Northwestern Auto Supply in Billings, Montana until purchasing the Miles City Saddlery in 1962, retiring in 1989.Tat enjoyed playing all sports. He enjoyed roping, golfing, softball, bowling and playing bridge.

Tat spent his lifetime involved in his community. He was very active in several organizations. To name a few he was a member of the Sage Riders, past president of the Miles City Chamber of Commerce, director of The Cow Capital Turf Club, past president of the Miles City Town and Country Club, Montana State Racing Commission, Montana State Golf Association, Albedo Shrine, Black Horse Patrol, Blue Lodge Mason, Elks, Eagles, Moose Lodge.

Tat is survived by his wife Tamara of Miles City, two children; Timothy Cain of Eugene, OR and Tracy Czudak of Billings, MT, four grandchildren; Tat and Trent Czudak and Michael and Katelyn Cain, one sister; Ruth Hagen and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and 13 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 3:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.