Cora E. "Bette" Bain, 90, of West Lafayette, died at 9:50 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Rosewalk Village in Lafayette. She was born June 17, 1920 in Russellville, Indiana, to the late Iver and Retta (Cross) Bain. She graduated from Russellville High School. She worked at Purdue University for 35 years where she was a leader in the early development of computer use at Purdue University. Bette was instrumental in assisting hundreds of graduate students in their research towards both their Masters degrees and their Ph.D. degrees. She was well known and loved by both her colleagues and her students. Prior to that, she worked at Curtiss Wright in Indianapolis and Green's Eye Hospital in San Francisco. Ms. Bain was a member of the Russellville Community Church, and enjoyed reading and sports. Surviving are two nieces, Deborah Potter of Crawfordsville, Cynthia Kerper (husband: Michael) of West Lafayette; three nephews, Dennis Potter (wife: Kay) of Vancouver, Washington, Larry Milligan (wife: Norma) of Carmel, and Jay Milligan (wife: Betty) of Lafayette. Preceding her in death are two sisters, Dorothy Potter and Donna Rae Milligan. As per Bette's request, there will be graveside services at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.