Kathryn "Kathy" Kain
April 26, 2023
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Kathryn Marie Kain, 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 26, 2023, in Urbandale. Kathy was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2010, which she fought and recovered from, then in 2020 she began a 3-year battle with Brain Cancer that she succumbed to. She was born in Des Moines on January 25, 1973 to Forrest and Mary (Ramirez) White.
Kathy worked at General Dynamics Information Technology as program director. She graduated Valedictorian from Saydel High School in 1991, she was also a member of the National Honor Society. Kathy furthered her education at the University of Iowa graduating in 1995. Kathy was an avid runner and loved to work out. Kathy was a diligent reader. She was very social and loved to hang out with her friends. Kathy had many favorite bands which would include Bon Jovi, Michael Franti, Train, and Of Good Nature – who video messaged her on her birthday! Kathy and Aaron were married on April 20, 2002 and Pastor Tim Peters performed their ceremony and will also be officiating Kathy’s funeral service.
Most importantly, she loved watching her children compete in their various sports activities. Over the last few months, Kathy was cared for by her family and very close friends. The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Megan, Kelly and Hillery with Hospice of the Midwest for their loving care of Kathy. A special thank you as well to Kim her massage therapist and Chaplin Mike, for his spiritual comfort.
Kathy is survived by her husband of 21 years, Aaron; son, Zachary; daughter, Kyra; mother, Mary White; brother, Troy (Jane) White; sister Michelle (Jose) Freire and many nieces and nephews. Her rambunctious but loving dogs, Harley and Beau.
Funeral services will be on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Family will greet friends on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Kathy will be laid to rest following services at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Ave., Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Kathy, which the family will later donate to her favorite charity.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dena Vogel
05/06/2023
I just learned of Kathys passing. We met long ago and I moved away a few years later. I moved back just before covid and always wanted to catch up with her. Unfortunately that never happened. My sincere condolences to Aaron and the rest of her family. Kathy was the best!
Ashley
05/06/2023
I am so sorry to hear the news of Kathy, this breaks my heart I took care of her at Urbandale and she will always have a special spot in my heart.
Shirley Holmes
05/05/2023
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family!
Heidi Gengler
05/04/2023
So sorry for your loss my heart goes out to the Kain family! We never got the opportunity to meet but my son Kaleb is a roommate of Zachs. Prayers to you all.
Sophia Sugumar
05/03/2023
It was my privilege to have the opportunity to work with Kathy over the past few years- she will surely be missed by all. Kathy was a kind and patient person who demonstrated exemplary leadership as the director of the PIMMS team. I'll continue to remember the good times, including the fun in-person meetings we've had in Baltimore to review measures. Keeping your family in my prayers.
Susan Arday
05/02/2023
Dear Aaron, Zach, and Kyra, it was an honor and a joy to work with Kathy. I will never forget the warmth of her smile, the kindness of her spirit, her clever sense of humor, and her consistent professional commitment to top quality output as a project director. She was an incredible soul, full of strength, wisdom, and love with a deep unwavering devotion to her family. My heart aches for you during this time. Kathy was an amazing woman who will be immensely missed. Thinking of you, wishing you hope amid sorrow, and comfort amid pain.
Amber
05/02/2023
Aaron, Zach and Kyra, The three of you are her greatest legacy. She was always so kind and funny when she came in the office! I pray that her strength moves on to the three of you.
Wallace Jones
04/30/2023
I had the honor of working for Kathy and over those years I got to know Kathy fairly well.
She always had a kind word for others and her family was the center of her universe. Kathy was truly exceptional and she fought with everything she had to be here for her family and friends.
I'll miss the conversations we often shared about our children, their dreams, and what their futures hold.
Godspeed Kathy, until we see you again!
Melissa Gyure
04/29/2023
Though we only met at parent/teacher conferences, I know her spirit will live on in her children whom I had the pleasure of teaching. I will hold you all in my prayers.
Lauree Deublein
04/29/2023
Deepest condolences to Kathys family and friends. I knew her in high school - Im pretty sure she was our valedictorian!! She was always kind. Im just so very sorry for your heartache.
Moira Marzen
04/28/2023
My sincerest condolences. I had the privilege of working with Kathy on and off for the last 10 years. She was just a really wonderful woman. Praying that your family has moments of light during this hard time.
Audra Myer
04/27/2023
This beautiful picture is exactly the way I will remember Kathy! She always had a smile & a kind word for anyone in her presence!
Aaron, Zach & Kyra, you were her whole world! She loved you all so very much! 50 yrs were not nearly enough!
Run free without pain & pray for us who will never fill the whole in our hearts without you! 💔🙏🦋
Marla Throckmorton
04/27/2023
It was an honor to work with Kathy. Prayers for her family during this difficult time.