Roberta "Bobbie" Cochran
February 13, 2011
Roberta Loraine (Eck) Cochran passed away February 13, 2011, at Mercy Hospice, Johnston. Her funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Mitchellville United Methodist Church, 200 2nd Street NW with burial following in the Mitchellville Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be Friday, February 18, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home, 303 Center Avenue South.
Bobbie was born May 3, 1919, in Waterloo, Iowa – one of a set of twins - to parents Roy & Vera (Hayward) Eck. She was number five of eight children. Bobbie loved living in the country as a child and cherished the memories of playing outside and going to the river. Bobbie graduated from Jesup High School in 1937.
On October 20, 1938, Bobbie married Don Cochran in Jesup, Iowa. During their marriage, they lived in Dallas, San Antonio and Houston, TX, and Independence and Des Moines, IA, before settling in Mitchellville in 1949, where she’s lived ever since.
Bobbie wore many hats over the years, including proprietress of The Hut, and Head Cook at Mitchellville School for 21 years. But she was most proud of being a good wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Bobbie was a member of the Mitchellville United Methodist Church, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Her smile, positive attitude, welcoming nature, love of adventure and readiness to help has endeared her to her community, friends and family.
In addition to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by her twin, Reba and siblings Ken, Keith, Eleanor, Cleone, Wendell, Donald, and her husband, Don.
Those who will miss her most include sons, Jerry of Gig Harbor, WA, Gary of Winterset, IA, Larry (Ruth) of San Jose, CA, and Michael (Christie) of Vacaville, CA, 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mitchellville United Methodist Church in loving memory of Bobbie.
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Donna (Eck) Harting
02/17/2011
Cochran Family,
A life well-lived is a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure,
A loving, lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure.
Please know Bobbie will be remembered by all of us as a special person, full of life & laughter. We had so many fun times with the whole family while growing up in Jesup. I will always cherish those good memories.
With my sympathy & prayers,
Cousin Donna
Sheryl Stouffer
02/18/2011
I won't be able to be there, but wanted to say your Mom was a good person and a great neighbor. A wise man once told me to remember the good times and forget the bad. Hold the good times in your hearts.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your friend
Sheryl
Ken and Kathy Heaberlin
02/17/2011
Bobbie was always a joy to all who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed and always remembered. Thinking of you all.
Love,
Ken and Kathy
Dixie and Dave Ghormley
02/16/2011
I am Judy Kremer's cousin in Waverly, Iowa. I will always remember the good times we had together when Judy was living in Waverly. Bobbie, Ellie, Judy and I had more fun putting jigsaw puzzles together and laughing the whole time. Bobbie was always so much fun and her energy and love spilled over to all who knew her. She will be missed.
Dixie and Dave Ghormley
Waverly, Iowa
Sharon & Wes Steele & Family
02/16/2011
Sending deepest sympathies to all of you. Your mom was a great woman and we so enjoyed her visits to CA. She was a real firecracker and I'm sure she is lighting up things in heaven right now.
Love
Sharon, Wes and Family
Larry and Charlotte Thompson
02/16/2011
Remembering the good times we had camping and fishing.
Debbie Eck-Adam
02/16/2011
A Light from the Family is gone
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in the home
Which never can be filled
We have to mourn the loss of one
We would have loved to keep!
But God who surely loves her best
Has finally called her home.
Doug and Nancy Harris
02/15/2011
To all of the Cochran family.
We are sorry to hear of Bobbie's passing and want the family to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories of Bobbie as a good neighbor, and we pray that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Robert & Nancy Stouffer
02/15/2011
Hey Cochran Guys and family--
We both want to let you know how sad we are to hear about the passing of your Mother. She was a great friend and neighbor.We will miss her dearly. Keep her close in your heart and know she is at peace and no pain now.
She was one of the few people in our neighborhood who made me feel welcome when I moved in. Loved her chicken and noodles! She would always invite me over to have them with her. Thanks for sharing her with us.
She was a wonderful woman and she will remain in our hearts also. If we can be of any help let us know. We are here for you guys too.
All of our prayers and thoughts go out to you all.
Bob and Nancy Stouffer