John Cain

On Thursday May 4, 2023 John R. Cain of Aurora, Colorado passed

away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side.

John was born on June 29, 1938 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to June Stedman Cain

and Ray L. Cain. His father was career military and John traveled extensively

during that time.  The experience influenced him to follow in his father’s footsteps.

John proudly served in the United States Air Force for 22 1/2 years. Upon retirement, he volunteered at the USO, was an avid golfer and enjoyed membership at Wings Over The Rockies. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aurora Aerie 3224 where his Sunday breakfast burritos were a hit for many years. John was a member of the Aurora Elks Lodge 1922 and the TREA Chapter 39.  He followed the Space Program for over 54 years. John also enjoyed playing the ukulele.

Always the Denver Bronco fan, he would never miss a game. In later years, John became a Colorado Rockies fan. His most relaxing times were trips to the mountains where he would sit on the deck and enjoy the mountain air.  He would watch the wildlife and the occasional cow or llama pass by.

John is survived by his wife Rusty, daughter Janette and his constant companion big boy Linus.

In lieu of flowers, please make a gift to support the Investor Initiated Trial Fund at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Please send your gift with a short note detailing that it is in memory of John Cain to: University of Colorado Foundation, PO Box 17126, Denver CO 80217. On the memo line of the check, please note John Cain and the allocation code

0223167 and make it payable to the CU Foundation. Gifts may also be made online at:

https://giving.cu.edu/fund/investigator-initiated-trial-iit-general-fund

Or

Canine Companions for Independence

The link to donate: https://p2p.onecause.com/tributegift/donate

Or checks can be sent to:

Canine Companions, 124 Rancho del Oreo Drive, Oceanside, Ca 92057

Include on check in memory of John R Cain

Call 760-901-4300 to make donation over the phone.

We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Compasses Hospice for the loving care they provided to John. Always in our hearts.