Jules Reece Malain

Jules Reece Malain, 71, of Melvern, Kansas, passed away from Covid-19 complications on October 13, 2020. Jules was born in Vancouver, Washington on January 15, 1949 to Arthur Leo Malain and Fanny Isobel Bloom. Jules co-owned and operated Kathy's Kitchen with his wife, Kathy Young, in Melvern. Jules was a brilliant mechanic, plumber, electrician, chef, musician, and inventor.

Jules is survived by his wife, Kathy of Melvern, sister, Fannie Toner of Milwaukie, Oregon, sister, Melissa Malain of Western New York, and two daughters, April Renee Clifton of Jamestown, NY and Amy Lee Tudor of Kane, Pennsylvania, six step-children, Ty and Marcie Frederickson of Overbrook, Kansas, Justin and Brooke Hamilton of Tenino, Washington, Janell Carter of Emporia, Kansas, and Miranda Hamilton of Topeka, Kansas. He had 5 grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren. Jules is preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

Jules was well loved by his community and family. He had friends all over the world, and the food, music, and ideas he shared with them, as well as the relentless generosity he extended to others were among his greatest joys. He will be missed tremendously, yet those closest to him also understand that the time spent together and the laughs shared will resonate for years. Though 71, by his own admission, he had "so much more to accomplish," and his diligent work ethic and unwavering passion for learning will be carried forward by the rest of us.