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Carol Bain Obituary
Carol Cowan Bain passed away on January 12, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Carol was the daughter of Alma and James Cowan. Growing up with five brothers in Naches, Washington, she developed strength of character and a sense of humor. Warm, elegant, and a little feisty, she was a woman ahead of her time. She played trumpet in the band, worked as a soda jerk in her father's pharmacy, and studied architecture at the University of Washington when it was a man's profession. She became a stewardess for United Airlines in the glamorous early days of flight when the dishes were made of china and passengers were known by name.
Carol married William A. Bain in 1953, a beautiful union that lasted 58 years. Together they raised their children, Lesley and Paul, built the family home and tended a paradise of a garden. Carol designed houses for her friends as well, and when the children were older, went to work with the noted architect Roland Terry at his firm Terry & Egan.
Carol and Bill were deeply rooted in their community and gracious hosts to a wide circle of friends and family. Their marriage was an inspiration to many. The door was always open, and Carol was as elegant in her gardening gloves as in her formal attire. She will be loved always and missed by many friends and family, especially Lesley (Joe) and sons Allen, Paul and Ethan; and Paul (Stephanie) and their children Dan, Bill, Maddy and Abigail.
A memorial service will be held on Friday April 17, 2020 at Noon at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island, with a
celebration following.
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Jan McPhee Anderson
March 24, 2020
I am so sorry to learn of Carol's death. Like Carol, I grew up in the small town of Naches, Wash and our families were both active in the Presbyterian Church.
Neither of us returned to Naches, both remained in the Seattle Area and both of us were members of the Sunset Club, where we were always happy to see each other and 'catch up'.
Many years ago I gave Carol a small paper bag marked from Cowan's Pharmacy (that I found in my Mother's piano bench) and she was very happy to have it as a memento of her family. I will forever remember driving by her Mother's home in Naches where there was always a fresh bouquet of flowers in the window.
My condolences to all members of her family,
Jan McPhee Anderson
Dana Morgan
March 11, 2020
With a saddened heart I want to reach out to Leslie and Paul and their families to share my sincere condolences. Carol was like a second mom to me. She was a major influence in my formative years being a mentor, neighbor, employer (I wanted to be an architect so badly and she took me in and let me draft for her) and Bill and Carol accepted me into their spiritual life and agreed to be my God Parents when I was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Episcopal.
Carol's eyes twinkled with delight in the presence of Bill, Leslie and Paul. She was classy with effortless ease and I always looked up to her with the highest esteem. She set the foundation for many lives probably without even realizing it.
Thank you all for sharing your mom with the Hendel's.
Warmest regards,
Dana Hendel Morgan
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