MERNA B. BAIN

Merna B. Bain, 83 of Raymore, MO. Passed away July 20, 2014. Graveside Inurnment will be 10:00 AM Saturday July 26, 2014 at Raymore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Stowers Institute for Medical Research www.stowers.org or your favorite charity in her honor. Merna was born March 31, 1931 to Dwight and Ruby Brown in Hamden, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Elvin Brown and sister, Florine Prather. She is survived by her children; brother, Dwight Delon Brown (Karen); sisters, Wetona Waller, Marleen Senger (John); 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She grew up in the house built by her great grandfather who received his land as payment for his Civil War service as a Union officer. She graduated valedictorian of her Keytesville class. In 1949 she married her high school sweetheart, Udell Rutledge. They moved to Wichita, KS where she completed a secretarial course that would serve her the rest of her life. Two children were born of this union Deborah and Murry Udell Jr. Her second marriage was to Glen Bain. Merna and Glen had three children together, John, Cindy & Glen II. Merna had a fulfilling career as an executive secretary for many prominent companies. While employed with Payne & Jones law firm she came into the career opportunity of her lifetime. In 1977 James K. Logan, an attorney with Payne & Jones, was nominated to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals by President Jimmy Carter. When Judge Logan assumed the bench, Merna joined him as his lead secretary. She was very proud to serve her nation in this capacity for 21 years, retiring from the Judicial Branch of the Federal government in July 1998. Merna was beautiful, intelligent, and compassionate. She had a wonderful laugh and sense of humor; spending time with her in person or by phone was an uplifting experience. The void her departure leaves in the lives of those who love her will be lasting.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO (816)322-5278