Faye A. Bain

Faye A. Bain, 71, born November 17, 1942, into the Redding, Calif., home of James Angus and Gertrude Mae Campbell died in her Electric City, Wash., home surrounded by family Saturday morning September 13, 2014. In 1957 15-year young Faye married Myron "Dick" Bain in Grand Coulee, Wash. Over 40 years ago Faye moved to Juneau, Alaska where she kept books for Bain Construction, was the Children's Department Manager in Behrens Department Store and finally went to work for the State of Alaska from which she retired as a State Purchasing Agent. Faye was active in the Alaska State Workers Union and enjoyed spending time fishing. Following her years in Alaska, Faye returned to her Grand Coulee, roots, settled in Electric City and became a regular financial donor to the Coulee Dam Casino. Family and friends fondly remember delicious fish fries of halibut and salmon lovingly prepared by Faye. All who knew Faye, know she enjoyed attending annual family reunions in Grand Coulee, and that her greatest joy was every time spent with her children and grandchildren.

Predeceased by her husbandDick Bain; brothers: James Angus Campbell and Thomas Andrew Campbell and her faithful K-9 companion of 14 years: "Mallory"; Faye's legacy lives on through her children: Theresa M. Garbe (Richard), Richard R. "Frog" Bain and Robert W. Bain; grandchildren: Charles Baird IV, Timothy Marie Pate, Robert Glenn Bain (Adriana), and Savanah Ray Bain; great-grandchildren: Justice Hanes, Aurorian Pate, Armani Bain and Mya Bain; siblings: Patricia Morrow, Donald Earl Campbell (Lavern), Roy Campbell (Carolyn), Sheila Fowlkes (Tom) and Linda Flowers (Lad); numerous nephews and nieces and her four-legged buddy: "Mongo."

Cremation has taken place at Faye's request, with a celebration of her life being planned for next summer.

Her family requests that contributions in Faye's name to Pacific Northwest Pit Bull Rescue, P.O. Box 873502, Vancouver, WA 98687 (360) 718-3698.

Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, WA is honored to be serving Faye's family. Please sign Faye's online register book at http://www.stratefuneralhome.com .