Eleanor Mcmains

Eleanor Sutherland McMains was taken home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on August 20, 2017. She passed away peacefully at her home in Dickinson, Texas. Eleanor was a very private person who valued her relationship with her loving family, and she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. Her greatest desire was to see her children reach a committed relationship in Jesus Christ. Eleanor was born in Glasgow, Scotland to Alexander and Anne Sutherland on January 25, 1944. By the age of twelve, her family had relocated to southern California, where she discovered a passion for public speaking and theatre, both of which garnered her many accolades. A life treading the boards was not to be for her, as she met and married her high school sweetheart, James Michael McMains in 1965. Over the next fifteen years, Jim and Eleanor were blessed bringing seven healthy children into the world. Prior to the birth of their third child, the couple was introduced to a personal faith in Jesus Christ. Now spirit-filled Christians, they immediately embarked on a life guided by a deep commitment of faith, their spiritual journey had begun. A decade later, due to Jim's employment, they made the first of many cross-country treks as a family. Over the years Eleanor lovingly, took on the task of setting up homes for her continuously growing family in the states of Washington, Oklahoma, Texas, and finally Montana where they later retired. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and they delighted in being with her. Eleanor and Jim moved to Dickinson in 2007. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents and several family members. She is survived by her husband James Michael; her sons, John Michael (Krystal), Benjamin, Matthew (Julie), Timothy (Amy), and Jonathon; her daughters, Anne-Marie (Brad) Christensen, and Kathleen (Arelys); her sisters, Brenda Shupp, and Muriel (Paul) Tappenbeck; and her brother, Alan (Mark) Sutherland. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Patricia (Richard) Warren, and several uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many dear friends who were unofficially adopted into her family. A celebration of her life has previously taken place. We mourn her loss. The family appreciates the prayers and condolences of her many friends and acquaintances.