George W. Cochern Ph.D.

1919 - 2013

George W. Cochern Ph.D. obituary, 1919-2013, Campbell, CA

George Cochern Obituary

George W. Cochern, PhD
Feb 16, 1919 - Sept 18, 2013
Resident of Campbell
George, 94, has gone to be with the Lord. Survived by his wife of almost 70 years, the former Bobbi Grime of Cazenovia, NY and his 7 children, Linda Guerra (Joe), Tom Cochern, Judy Porras (Fred), Roger Cochern, John Cochern, Betsy Godinez (Rich) and Carol Allen (Scott). A grandfather of 23 and great grandfather of 46 and counting. Born in Buffalo NY, graduate of Buffalo State (BA) and Syracuse University where he earned his Master's and Doctorate.
An Army Air Corps WWII Veteran, serving in the China Burma India Theater, Chief of the San Jose Reserve Police (Badge #001A) for 30 years, receiving numerous commendations, and a Professor of Education at San Jose State University where he touched and shaped so many lives.
They moved to the west coast for just "two years", landing in Campbell in 1955, and found they really liked the lack of snow and never left.
A dedicated soldier, police officer, educator, husband, father, and grandfather. He lived a wonderful life and God granted him a peaceful passing surrounded by loved ones.
Service at Venture Christian Church, Fri. Oct. 18th, 10am. 16845 Hicks Road, Los Gatos

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 28, 2013.
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I love and miss you so much Dad ❤

Linda Guerra

Daughter

September 28, 2019

Rest in peace Uncle George.
God Bless,
Steve

Steven Ficklin

Family

September 22, 2019

Dear Uncle George and Susie;
I know you are both together in a peaceful loving heaven.
God Bless,
Steve

Steven Ficklin

Family

September 22, 2019

Rest in peace George. A wonderful neighbor and an anchor of the original Holmes Avenue Group. He will be missed. William (Rink) Jepson

March 10, 2014

You will be greatly missed by the people you have touched at the San Jose police department.

Dan Guarascio

October 14, 2013

I met George and Bobbie in a church membership class. He invited me over to their home for a visit, which I followed up on, and I am so glad I did. I enjoyed my visits and hearing stories of their family, life in the Army, at SJSU, on the SJ Reserve Police, and art. He had a way of making people feel welcome, comfortable and loved instantly. He blessed my life!

Joanne Mitani

October 14, 2013

I'll miss you, Dad, Love Roger.

October 7, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle George!
Love,
Susie

Susie FICKLIN

October 2, 2013

Our sincere condolences. We will miss Uncle George. May he rest in peace.
Susie and Steve Ficklin

Susie Ficklin

October 2, 2013

RIP Daddy, till we meet again. I love you.

Betsy Cochern

September 30, 2013

Dear Grama Bobbi and family,
May you be surrounded by His love and the love of family and friends during this time of sorrow. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever! I would like to quote Ben's comment, "to one of the finest examples of a man I will ever know... rest in peace Grandpa"! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!

Love Joanne

September 29, 2013

Love you Dad.

Linda Guerra

September 28, 2013

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