Leonard R. Kain

Leonard R. Kain

Leonard R. Kain passed from this world peacefully, in the early morning hours of March 3, 2006. He was 57.

Born October 2, 1948, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he moved with his family to Samoa, CA, in 1950. Leonard graduated from Arcata High School in June, 1966 and enlisted in the United States Army in November, 1967. He served in Viet Nam as Master Sergeant with the Blackhorse Unit until being honorably discharged in October, 1968.

Upon returning to stateside, he went to work with Georgia Pacific. In May of 1970, he met Kathy Baker and they married in November, 1970. Leonard worked with GP until it became Louisiana Pacific, and continued with the company until 1983. After leaving LP, he worked in various fields, including Humboldt Hardwoods and Blue Lake Forest Products. At the time of his passing, he enjoyed working for North Coast Fabricators.

A staunch supporter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mr. Kain was a member of the Orick VFW Post 2957 until its closure, thereby transferring his membership to McKinleyville Post 2481.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Kathy D. Kain; his son, Daniel W. Kain and his partner David Bracamontes of Eureka; daughter, Janice A. Jorgenson and her husband Jerry, both of Eureka; granddaughters, Rebekah, Shiane; grandson, Troy; his sister, Eva Davis; and his mother, S. Katherine Kain, both of Fayetteville, NC; his aunt, Edith Nell Bergner of Pacifica, CA; in-laws, Harold G. Baker and Rayoma Baker of Orick, CA; along with numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 10, 2006, at Paul’s Chapel in Arcata at 11:00 am.

Arrangements are under the care of Paul’s Chapel, 1070 H Street, Arcata, California.

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