BRIAN RAINS

THE HAPPY BUTCHER

Brian Rains, age 56, a resident of Bullhead City, Ariz. passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014.

Brian was born on November 8, 1957 in Oakland, Calif. to Bruce and Presha Rains. The third of four children, Brian and family moved to Phoenix where Brian spent most of his early years. The Rains family moved to Bullhead City in 1973 where Brian graduated from Mohave High School in 1976. Brian went on to further his education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. After college, Brian returned to Bullhead City to work with his parents at the family store "Town and Country". It was there that he met the love of his life Sharon, who he married in November of 1980. Brian and Sharon have two children, Allison and Cameron who they love and adore. Brian passed in the loving comfort of friends and family.

~Please join us in celebrating Brian's life at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 1690 Newberry Drive, Bullhead City for a memorial service. The memorial service will be followed by a reception at the Mohave Community College multi-purpose room in the 600 building.

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Published by Mohave Daily News Online from Sep. 26 to Oct. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for BRIAN RAINES

14 Entries

Scott F

October 6, 2014

Just learned of the passing of Brian Today. He seemed immediately at home at Safeway after 5 years at that horrible market in Needles. We even joked about the one year he would have to wait for the Safeway insurance coverage, but Brian had all the time in the world. Very proud of his kids and always talked about his family life! We will miss you Brian!

Richard Newland

October 2, 2014

He would dice the best ham at his parents store,Town and Country,he worked for his parents and was my best friend.

Tommy Williams

October 2, 2014

Brian I used to hit the parties big time when were in college,my sister will always miss him,anyway miss you bro

September 30, 2014

To Sharon & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you & family always.
God Bless All
Vic & Irma J mack

September 30, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

September 29, 2014

Like many, my first job was at Town and Country working with Brian, JR, Bruce and of course the rest of the Raines family.

You were always greeted with a warm smile and a caring word, whether you saw Brian yesterday or a year ago. I'm very thankful and blessed for the opportunity to know such a good person and be associated with such a terrific family.

Loosing someone close is difficult to rationalize, especially when they were in the prime of their lives! Good people like Brian leaving too soon when they had so much more to give! We will never understand it, we can only try to live on for those close to us. To be strong for those who are struggling. To live, love and embrace the time we have left, just as Brian did.

Sharon and family, even though we cannot be there to embrace and comfort you, please know we sadly share your loss and are by your side in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill & Monica Turner

Mike Flummer

September 28, 2014

I met Brian my senior year at Mohave in 1976 and were friends since. He butchered the perfect steaks for the Fire Department annual Christmas partys for many years with his family at Town & Country. Years to follow at Smart & Final and on the soccer fields with our kids.
Mike Flummer

Cheryl Howell-Mead

September 28, 2014

The perfect words are difficult to find when trying to describe Brian Rains. MHS, Town and Country, Smart and Final and the occasional event at Chaparral Country Club. Just an amazing person all around. He and Sharon had the kind of relationship since high school that was an inspiration to so many of us. Words alone cannot express the sadness in my heart Sharon, however I pray that you are finding comfort from all of the family and friends surrounding you and your children and from all of your cherished memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.

September 26, 2014

Like many others, my first contact with Brian was Town and Country. Then, for me, it was Smart and Final. Over the years it was just an occasional meeting and it was always good to see Brian.

September 26, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So sorry for you loss. Whenever I saw Brian, he always had a smile on his face.

God Bless all of you,
Carol Fiser

Joanie Smith & Family

September 26, 2014

I've known Brian since 1973 when I went to work at Town & Country Food Store. Brian brought Smiles to everyone. It has been fun to watch him grow into a dedicated family man. Who truly put his wife and Children first. Yes you'll miss him , but he'll always be in your heart. Thank you for touching my life Brian. You are in Gods hands now.

Winona Talayumptewa

September 26, 2014

Brians smiling face is what I remember the most. When we moved to BHC in 1980 we would shop at Town & Country until they closed. I missed the store as well as seeing Brian's big smile, until shopping down in Mohave Valley I found his smile again. God be with your family and give you strength.
Talayumptewa Family

Ralph & Julie Bare

September 26, 2014

Wonderful man, and wonderful family. Always special.

September 26, 2014

So glad we got to know Brian in High School. Jeff's first job was with Brian at Town and Country and he has many happy memories from that time. Brian was a good friend and a good man. We saw him recently with his family and he beamed with pride. We are so sorry and know you all will miss him dearly.
Jeff & Sherrie Burgess

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