Montclair Pat Cain, age 50, of China Spring, formerly of Austin, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Providence Hospital in Waco. Memorial services were held Wednesday February 29, at Manchaca Baptist Church followed by a gathering of family and friends at the Manchaca Optimist Youth Sports Complex. China Spring memorial will be held Thursday, March 1, at 4 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Monte was born on August 15, 1961 in Austin to Pat and Melva Jean Cain. He attended Barton Hills Elementary with many lifelong friends. Monte’s love of baseball grew as he played for S.F. Austin High School and Concordia Lutheran University, graduating in 1984 with a B.A., with coaching and teaching certifications from St. Edwards University. Baseball was central to Monte’s work and volunteer service. He began his coaching career at Rice High School in Eagle Lake and went on to coach at Dripping Springs High School, where Monte met his future wife, Melissa, an educator and volleyball coach.
Monte then joined the coaching staff at Southwest Texas as assistant under Howard Bushong, this being a treasured experience. Afterward, with a growing young family, Monte enjoyed a successful career with the Keller-Williams Realty team. Monte’s community service at the Manchaca Optimist Youth Sports Complex as a coach and administrator was a source of joy for him and his family.
Family was the most important thing in Monte’s life as expressed by his aunt who called him “the glue that held us all together.” Known as more than a coach, he was a mentor to many young ball players. His tireless work with, and dedication to the young players he coached showed the true person he was, steadfast, determined, kind. “Coach Cain” will forever be missed but never forgotten.
Monte is survived by his wife Melissa, stepdaughter Krista Koopmann and son Brett of China Spring, mother Melva Jean Cain, sister April Garner, husband Bill and sons William and Towns, brother Scott Cain, wife Karen and son Daniel, all of Austin, mother-in-law Margaret Granger of China Spring, numerous beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by father Pat Cain of Austin and grandparents Melvin and Maybelle Scott of Austin, and Erie Montclair and Betty Cain of Dallas.
The family wishes to thank friends and extended family for their support with special thanks to Larry Hofford and the MOYSC community, Dripping Springs community and China Spring community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Manchaca Optimist Youth Sports Complex, P.O. Box 444, Manchaca, TX 78652.
Woertink
Kay I. Woertink, 71, of Austin, died February 8, 2012, at St. David’s Hospital surrounded by her husband of 49 years, Robert D. Woertink (Bob) and her four children. Kay was born May 14, 1940, in San Diego, California, the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Lois I. Rhile. She graduated from the University of California Riverside in 1962, and then taught 3rd grade elementary school. On April 6, 1963, Kay married Bob. She spent the next 49 years as a loving, caring and generous wife, mother, and grandmother.
Kay is survived by her husband, Bob and her children Krystn Goulet of Cedar Park, daughter and son-in-law Dr.Karyn and Mike Collins of Buda, son and daughter-in-law Robert J. and Michelle Woertink of Plano, and son and daughter-in-law Jonathan M. and Heather Woertink of Austin, and her 14 grandchildren.
Services will be held at the Buda United Methodist Church in Buda on Saturday March 3, 2012. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.
