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BORN
1983
DIED
2011
Marcus Cockerham Obituary
He attended Bear River High School in Garland, Utah, where he enjoyed being a theater techie and a member of various choirs. He received the BRHS Sterling Scholar Award for Drama in 2001. His love of, and capacity for, learning enabled him to earn multiple scholarships to USU where he graduated magna cum laude in 2010 with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering. He also minored in math and computer science. At USU he continued expressing his love for music by participating in several choirs, including University Chorale, LDS Institute Choir and the American Festival Chorus. He furthered his education by serving honorably in the Nebraska Omaha Mission from 2004 to 2006. In 2009, he earned his amateur radio license with the FCC so that he could help in an emergency. He worked as a civilian engineer for the U.S. Air Force at Hill Air Force Base until this semester when he started working on his master's in electrical engineering at USU funded by the Air Force's Palace Acquire program.
Marcus married his loving eternal companion and best friend, Pierco Ann Pitcher, of Cornish, Utah, in the Logan LDS Temple on Dec. 22, 2007. They were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Lucinda Ray Cockerham, who was born July 23, 2010. He adored his little girl and loved to introduce her to the world and how it works.
His grandmothers, Mattie Ray Cockerham and Alice Cheney Johnson, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife and daughter; parents of West Valley City; sister, Alice (Richard) Lemon of Brigham City; sister, Kate Cockerham of West Valley City; grandparents, Carlton and Dessie Cockerham of Covington, Va.; grandfather, Norman Johnson of Dayton, Idaho; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his very special in-laws, Ralph and Dawn Pitcher of Cornish, Adam (Dayna) Pitcher of Ames, Iowa, Lance (Kate) Pitcher of Logan, Tyler (Lacey) Pitcher of Smithfield, and Sara Pitcher of Cornish.
Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, Oct. 14, at the Logan 16th Ward chapel, 600 N. 125 West, Logan, Utah, with a viewing from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Cornish Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary.
We'll miss your quick wit and how you kept us on our toes in every game or contest ever attempted. Your ability to teach is heaven-blessed and we are all the better for having known you. We love you! Be good and stuff. :*
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Memories and Condolences
for Marcus Cockerham
Laura (Shippen) Paulsen
November 1, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you at this time.
October 22, 2011
To Pierco and family, I was shocked to learn of Marcus passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time. Love, Tim Fellows (Preston,Idaho)
Kristen (Woodworth) Tuifua
October 21, 2011
We love you Bro. and Sis. Cockerham. I still remember your advice from my childhood- "Decide to Decide". It has stuck with me over the years. You're an amazing example. Thank you for all you have done. Much Love, William and Kristen (Woodworth) Tu'ifua
Prayers to you and yours.
Deborah E
October 19, 2011
May you be comforted by the love and
concern of family and friends during this time of grief. 2 Cor. 1:3-4
Joyce Kinkead
October 16, 2011
I met Marcus when he first enrolled at Utah State University. He was impressive from day one. This is a tragic loss. My sympathies to the family.
Janalee Kimball
October 15, 2011
My husband and I were in Marcus' and Pierco's student ward in Logan for a few years. We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for you. We love you.
Jessica Morse
October 15, 2011
I went to High School with Marcus and he was truly a genius. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Craig & Belinda Olsen
October 14, 2011
Our hearts go out to Pierco and Lucy during this trying time. We are sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and want for you to know that we are just a phone call away.
October 14, 2011
Marcus, your sense of humor and friendship enlightened us all. Your committment to the war fighter and the F-16 Program office, will never be forgotten. You will be sorely missed. From your friends at Hill AFB, and the F-16 Systems Integration Section.
Don Cripps
October 14, 2011
Marcus was a singular talent and a singular human being. I taught, and was taught by, Marcus in two courses at USU. I will always remember his quick wit and his smile. And he gave me my favorite student nickname 'Darth Cripps'.
October 14, 2011
To entire Pitcher Faimaliy: My deepest swmpathalies at this difficult time in your lives.Our prayers are also in tune with you.Pierco, if you need any help with the baby we would be happy to assist you. May the Lord's choicest blssing befound wraped around your family. Tim Fellows Preston
Birthday cake?
Carrie Clayton
October 14, 2011
Our hearts are filled with such sorrow for you dear Pierco, sweet little Lucy, for all the family and ourselves. My son says "We won't be able to play games with him any more or build Lego." My daughter says "I miss his sweet face and happy smile. I won't be able to listen to him play piano anymore through the window." Who will be there to laugh at our uncommon baked treats? We forget the importance of such little things, until we don't have them any more! And when my little one asks "Is Mr. Marcus home?" we'll have only to say "Not here, he went home to be with God." He is greatly missed and you are greatly loved! The Clayton Family
Henry Coakley
October 13, 2011
Marcus was assigned as my mentor when I first attended USU. After he returned from his mission and decided to take some more Electrical Engineering, he was in a class that I taught. I have warm memories of chaperoning for Engineering State with Marcus and Jeff Anderson. My deepest condolences to the family, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Beardall
October 13, 2011
I'll miss Marcus too. We had a bunch of classes together and I remember the semester he was engaged and got married. That was such a crazy busy semester. We'd always joke about our 8088 miniature computer project.
Barton Smith
October 13, 2011
I was one of Marcus's instructors at USU. He was that rare student who was smart AND worked very hard. He was an excellent engineer. We will miss him.
Troy and Erin Johnson
October 13, 2011
Pierco & Lucy
The Pitcher Family
The Cockerham Family
In our brief time in knowing Marcus,we found him to be extremely enjoyable. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. He will be greatly missed.
Evelyn Heaton
October 13, 2011
Marcus was such a great guy and we were all blessed to have known him. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
Susie Edwards
October 13, 2011
Love & Prayers, Susie. Bob. & Wally Edwards
Shirley Littlefield
October 13, 2011
Our condolences and prayers go out to the Cockerham and Pitcher familes, especialy to Pierco and little Lucinda, May the Lord be with you and sustain you through this time of loss and always. Doug and Shirley Littlefield
Becca Lund
October 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marcus' family at this time. He was such a positive and genuine person. He will be greatly missed.
Drew and Emily Roska
October 13, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss. It was so nice to reconnect with him in the halls of Utah State and once again enjoy his smile. Pierco, we love you and are praying for you.
Ben and Shayla Smith
October 13, 2011
We are blessed to have known Marcus. He was a fun, loving, and intelligent man. Our hearts and prayers go out to Pierco and their beautiful baby girl Lucinda as well as his family. Our hearts are very heavy for this tremendous loss and pray that God will be ever close to you all in this time of need.
Swen and Chelsea Sandberg
October 13, 2011
We were so fortunate to have known Marcus. We too enjoyed his quick wit and sense of humor. Pierco and Lucinda, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Should you need anything we are a phone call away. With love
Carolyn Snow Hizer (BRHS)
October 13, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Marcus. He always kept life interesting from drama comps to chemistry class. I'm so sorry his family will have to go on with out the energy he brought to everything.
Josh and Terra Huff
October 13, 2011
We had the pleasure of knowing marcus, and loved him dearly, a great friend, and always laughed at my jokes even if they were not funny. We will miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time! We love you guys
John Reid
October 13, 2011
I am fortunate to have known Marcus, what a wonderful person he was. His enthusiasm at work was refreshing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heidi Harper
October 13, 2011
I met Marcus when he first entered the Engineering program at USU years ago and we have shared a friendship while he continued in his studies. What a great guy! He was always friendly and helpful to so many people. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcus you will be missed
October 13, 2011
Justin King
October 13, 2011
I will always remember the late nights running lights in the high school auditorium and wandering through New York City on a choir tour with Marcus. I consider him a good friend, and I feel fortunate to have been counted among his friends. I will miss his easy laugh and intelligent humor.
Tracy and Marian Johnson Family
October 13, 2011
I will miss you, Marcus. I will always remember you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Tracy and Marian Johnson Family
October 13, 2011
I will miss you Marcus and will always remember you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Chris and Chelsea Cannon
October 12, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to Pierco and Lucy during this trying time. We will keep you in our prayers and we sincerely hope that you will be able to find peace during this time. We love you and wish you all the best!
Curt Ostrander
October 12, 2011
I met Marcus while attending USU. What a great friend he was. I will truly miss him. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please ask.
Kristal Vaughan
October 12, 2011
Marcus will be missed by me and his many co-workers at Hill. With Deepest Sympathy for your loss.
Matt and Krista James
October 12, 2011
What a privilege it was to know Marcus. Thank you for your friendship! Our heart goes out to you and your family is in our prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Mikal Petersen
October 12, 2011
I grew up with Marc in Thatcher. He was so smart and the nicest guy around. My prayers go out to his family.
Mikal Petersen
Stephanie Calkins
October 12, 2011
My heart goes out to your entire family, there are no adequate words to express my sorrow for the loss of your loving son, husband, and father. Until the day you are all together again, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul Jones
October 12, 2011
I am glad for the time that Marcos sat by me in the F-16 System Program office at Hill AFB. His creativeness helped me on a few of my best photo shop efforts! My condolences for the loss of a good person.
Mike and Rose Bowen Family
October 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of family and friends see you through this difficult time.
Tyrone Moore
October 12, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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