Obituary of James Daniel Cain

It is with great sadness that the family of James Daniel Cain, known to his friends as JD, announces his passing on Thursday, October 25, 2018, after a brief illness. He was 81 years old. JD, a Nebraska native, served twenty-two years in the Air Force as a flight engineer on C-130s, including tours in Vietnam. He thereafter worked as a mail carrier for another twenty-two years. JD enjoyed country music, the Dallas Cowboys, hunting, fishing, and most of all, his family. He had many friends, for whom he would do most anything if they were in need.He is preceded in death by his brothers, Leo, Daniel, Joe, Bill, Bob, and Ron; and sisters, Margaret, Eleanor, Frances, and Elaine.JD will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost sixty-two years, Deloris (Schafer); and his children, Jaymie Dawn Cain-Davis, Teresa Jo Cain, Deanne Cain (Fred) Fischlein and James Daniel (Kimi) Cain, Jr. JD will also be adoringly remembered by his grandchildren, Jessica (Braden) Garrett, Anjelica (Michael) Diaz, Anja Fischlein, Cozette Kale, Lara Fischlein, Frank McNabb, Natasha (Kyle) Dowdall, Marty (Dallas) Fischlein, Forrest Garrison, Cheyenne (Evan) Finch, Atticus Cain and Zoey Cain; and four great grandchildren, Chaya, Sophie, Ellie, and Alice. JD is survived by three siblings, his brother, Jerry; and his sisters, Claire and Connie.Memorial Mass, 1:00PM, Wednesday, January 2, 2018, St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 US-85, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80911.Inurnment, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925. Reception following at American Legion Post 38, 6685 Southmoor Drive, Fountain, Colorado 80817. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in JD's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Events Memorial Mass Wednesday, January 2, 2019 1:00PM St. Dominic Catholic Church 5354 South Highway 85 Security, CO 80911 Phone: 719-392-7653 Final Resting Place Pikes Peak National Cemetery 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925