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James Franklin Bain

Posted 2009-01-28 by Judy Wight Branson
The Sedona Red Rock News, Sedona, Arizona
Saturday, September 13, 2008

Rev. James F. Bain
Sept. 14, 1929 — Sept. 2, 2008

Rev. James Franklin Bain, 78, of Clarkdale, Ariz., died Tuesday, Sept. 2, at home.

Bain received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wichita University; served during the Korean conflict as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Air Force. He was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1962 and served throughout Arizona.

He is survived by a brother, Don [Terry] Bain.

Donations in his name may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, c/o Building Fund, 700 N. Bill Grey Road, Cottonwood, Ariz., 86326.
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Rev. Fr. MICHAEL BAIN

Born in Ashland, Kansas on Sept. 14, 1929.
Departed on Sept. 2, 2008 and resided in Clarkdale, Ariz.


Father J.F. Michael Bain, passed away in his Clarkdale home on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the age of 78. He was the son of James Franklin and Elsie Mae Bain. He was born September 14, 1929 in Ashland, Kansas.

Throughout his childhood Father Bain attended his K-12th grades in various places such as Kansas, California and Tennessee. He went on to receive his Batchelor's Degree from Wichita University. He also served his country during the Korean Conflict as a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.

Father Bain was ordained as a Catholic Priest in 1962; and served in that capacity throughout many parts of Arizona which included Holbrook, Flagstaff, Black Canyon City, Chandler, Selegman, Williams, Cottonwood, and Clarkdale.

Father Bain was also a collector of Native American art and jewelry.

He is preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his brother, Don Bain with his wife, Terry of Kanab, Utah.

A Visitation will take place at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Sunday evening, September 7, 2008 from 5:00-7:00pm. The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Monday morning, September 8, 2008 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m.

Interment at All Souls Cemetery will conclude the services for Father Michael Bain.

Donations can be sent to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, c/o Building Fund, 700 N. Bill Grey Rd., Cottonwood, Arizona, 86326.

An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneral home.com

Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Arizona.



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