KEITH DRONDIE CAIN, 28, a resident of the Cape Horn Community near Concrete died in a tragic accident on Wednesday September 15, 2004.
He was born on September 26, 1975 in White Salmon, Washington, the son of Michael and Penny Curren Cain.
In 1978 he moved with his family to Anacortes where he attended grade school. In 1986 he moved to Carson, WA where he attended middle school, returning to Anacortes in 1990 where he completed his education.
Keith loved the water and fishing, and for several years worked as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. With the onset of his family, he thought it best to stay near them and recently had taken a job with Northwest Fiber Products in Birdsview.
He was a caring and loving family man and enjoyed being with them, but he also enjoyed his time spent in the woods hunting, or on the water sailing and fishing and collecting old odds and ends and tinkering around his home.
Keith is survived by his wife, Brook, at the family home in Concrete. His children, twins Clyde and Samantha, and Briar Cain. His mother, Penny Curren and her companion, Marcus Whatley of Mount Vernon. His father, Michael Cain and his companion, Kristi Miller of Cascade Locks, Oregon. One brother, Richard Canapo. Four sisters, Stephanie Canapo and her companion, Matt Burrows; Kellie Cain-Jones and husband Zach; Katie Jo Cain and Crystal Canapo and husband Roberto Hernandez.
Paternal grandmother, Florence Oneil. Maternal grandparents, Art & Ann Mesford and numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Patrick Cain and a step-grandfather Clyde Oneil. A memorial trust for his children has been established at Skagit State Bank. Memorial contributions may be made at any branch.
A memorial gathering will be held at the home of his grandmother, Ann Mesford in Anacortes on Sunday September 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation arrangements under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
He was a great guy my father I was only one year old when he died. I miss him so dearly wish he was with us today I love him so much.