Mildred "Tykie" D Kain

Mildred “Tykie” Kain was born on August 7th 1934 in Harvey, North Dakota to Don and Mildred Deal. She attended Harvey Public School graduating in 1952. She was active in choir, high school newspaper (Hornets buzz) a cheerleader and she attended North Dakota girls state while in high school. She then attended Minot States Teacher College in Minot, North Dakota. She taught rural school at two different farm schools near Harvey area. In 1955 she married the love of her life Jerry Kain. They continued to live in Harvey until 1964 when they moved to Missoula, Montana. They were blessed with five children, three of which died in infancy, five wonderful grandchildren and four wonderful great grand children. 

Tykie and Jerry also had a home on Lake Inez in Seeley Lake, Montana. They had many happy years with family & friends boating, four wheeling, hiking and just having fun! Tykie was an accomplished seamstress & quilter. Everyone in the family has a specially made quilt. Tykie made many things over the years including costumes for the kids, Christmas tree skirts and stockings, pillows etc. 

Tykie passed away at the age of 90 surrounded by family on August 17th, 2024 in Lolo, Montana at the home of her son and daugher in law Rich and Derie Kain. Tykie was blessed with a deep faith in God and a great love for her church. She was a member of St. Anns Catholic Church in Bonner Montana. She deeply loved her family and will be greatly missed by all. 

She is survived by her husband of 69 years Jerry, Her half sister Diane Of California, Son Rich & Daughter in Law Derie Kain (Lolo, Mt) , Daughter Tara & Son in Law Mike Wesen (Glasgow, MT) five grandchildren Briana, Tasia, Lauren (Kain) and Tyler and MaKenzie (Wesen). Four Great Grandchildren Liam, Leighton, Kason and Kael. 

As of her request a private service for family and friends will be held on Friday, September 13th 2024 at 1pm at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Tykie, she has asked donations to go to Hospice of Missoula, MT. A link below is provided.