Betty Cain, 88, originally of Darlington, passed away peacefully Sept. 21, 2026, in her home in Pasadena, California, surrounded by her children.
Born Oct. 16, 1937, Betty was the first of two children of Raymond and Inell (Tribbett) Anderson.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Paul Thomas (Tom) Cain.
Betty is survived by her children, Randy Cain, Cathy Cain Frazier and Lisa Cain-Chang (Marcus Chang) and sister Katherine Scott of Atlanta, Georgia. She’s also survived by her three grandsons, Jordan Frazier, Evan Chang (Karen) and Alexander Chang, and two great grandchildren, Levi Frazier and Elaine Chang. In addition, she is also survived by extended family and friends in the Darlington area, including Kay Harshbarger of Crawfordsville.
Betty grew up in Darlington and graduated from Darlington High School before going to the University of Colorado, Boulder. During her years in Darlington, she was a member of the Methodist Church and participated in many clubs, choirs and activities at school and in the local community. While at Darlington High School she met and later married Tom Cain. Shortly after they married, they moved to Southern California, traveling via Route 66 and established their first home in Burbank, California. Later they purchased property in the hills of Glendale and designed a house that was to become their home for more than 60 years.
Betty, like her mother and sister, was known for her culinary abilities. She studied at the local college and immersed herself in reading and learning about eastern philosophy and Native American cultures. In later years, she helped Tom manage the family aerospace business.
Tom and Betty loved to travel through the southwest United States. They traveled through national parks, deserts, and other majestic locations, often with family or their good friends in the Desomount Club. During their retirement years, they would be on the road for weeks at a time, traveling via motorhome to destinations that intrigued them because of their natural beauty and cultural significance.
A private memorial will be held at a future date in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in honor of Betty and Tom’s deep connection to this area.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Darlington Library.
