David W. Lain

David W. Lain, 82, Camby, passed away March 4, 2017, after a brief illness. Mr. Lain was born July 31, 1934, in Indianapolis, to the late Percy and Thelma (Wells) Lain.

He graduated from Shortridge High School and attended pharmacy school at Butler University. He proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in France. David worked in recruitment for Lain Business College and as a Quality Control Inspector for Inland Container for 20 years. He was later employed at Carrier for several years. He was a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church and was a proud supporter of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. He loved the outdoors – hiking, skiing, walking, being in the sun, especially in St. Augustine, Florida. David also loved animals and was very fond of his dogs. He will be missed by a loving family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jewell Jean Lain.

Survivors include his wife, Ann (Bachman) Lain, to whom he was united in marriage August 23, 1969; daughters, Michelle Wall (Bryan) of California, Julie Menzel of Mooresville, and Dr. Jessica Cox (Joe) of Indianapolis; sisters, Priscilla Deatherage (George) of Tennessee and Thalia Lain of Missouri; five grandchildren, Blake, Cody, Lindsey, and Kylie Wall; Krista Menzel.

Friends and family will gather on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at
Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017, in St. Susanna Catholic Church, Plainfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary http://bestfriends.org/ or to your local Humane Society. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.