Alice K Cain

was 84.

Alice was feisty, adventurous and very independent although she claimed to be “mean, ornery, and hateful on her good days.” Friends and family will always remember her free spirit, humor, and good heart.

Alice was born on October 9, 1937 in Frankfort, Indiana to Paul and Beverley Kerns. She moved to Austin in the early 80s and began her 30-year career at UT that included working in the Astronomy Department, the Computer Department, and CEM. Frequent trips to the McDonald Observatory were

always her favorite part of the job.

After retiring from UT, Alice and her best friend, Cora, took off on many adventures. They travelled to East Texas and Oklahoma, spent many hours reading the latest and best books, spent time visiting each other, and loved listening to the police scanner on New Year’s Eve. Alice took several

trips to Indiana by train to visit her family and grandkids. She also volunteered at the Gus Garcia Recreation Center for the Meals on Wheels Program in Austin.

Alice’s love of adventure and travel never slowed down, even when her mobility issues became a problem. With a twinkle in her eye and little regard for distance, Alice could be found cruising all over Austin in her electric wheelchair. It was not unusual for people to comment on how they

spotted her at shops, restaurants, libraries, parks, etc. She often had a co-pilot riding shotgun on these wheelchair excursions - a scruffy little dog named Jackpot.

Alice Cain will be missed by her family and many friends:

Sister: Candace Lee Wolf

Children: Frank and Carolyn Kantz

Beverley Adelman and Chuck Dyess Matthew and Staci Cain

Grandkids: Kayleigh, Ashlee, Tarryn, Chelsee, Samantha, Kelley, Loren, Ryan, Travis, Graci, Zak, Rhiannon

Great Grandkids: Hayden, Lily, Rylee, Zayden, Kenzley, Ronan, Koen, Makayla, Deryk

Alice was preceded by death son Robert Omega Kantz and grandson Benjamin Cain.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Alice’s caregivers, Nurse Practitioner Brian King, Home Health Nurses and Physical Therapists, and the staff of Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.

No flowers please. There will not be a funeral. It was Alice’s wish to be cremated. If you want to make a memorial contribution, please donate to Meals on Wheels or the charity of your choice.

Alice Cain lived a full life and left a beautiful legacy. She got her wings and is headed for the next great adventure.