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Edward M. Cockerill MD

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Edward Cockerill Obituary

Edward M. Cockerill, MD, 82, of Zionsville, IN, passed away on April 28, 2019, in his home surrounded by loving family. Ed was was born in Winchester, IN, on May 4, 1936. He was the beloved son of Meeks and Emogene and proud older brother of Jane and Tom. Ed graduated from Winchester High School in 1954. Ed attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He graduated from the IU School of Medicine in 1961. While in medical school, Ed met his wife, Phyllis, and the two eloped in October 1961 to Dallas, TX. Ed completed his internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital, where Cathy was born. Ed served in the Army Medical Corps as Captain, stationed in Warner Kaserne, Munich, Germany. In 1964, he began his radiology residency in Indianapolis where the family grew to include Crista and Caryn.

The family moved to Michigan City to begin Ed's professional career. He soon returned to academia and Indianapolis, to join the IU School of Medicine radiology faculty, eventually serving as Professor of Radiology and Chief of Radiology at the Roudebush VA Medical Center. He found fulfillment in caring for veterans, and he enjoyed teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. His research included removing foreign bodies in the heart and pulmonary arteries as well as gastrointestinal radiology. He described his career as spanning the golden age of American radiology. He was honored as a Fellow of the American College of Radiology in 1978. In 1994, he was recognized by the IU School of Medicine Dean's Council with the Otis R Bowen, MD Distinguished Leadership Award. He was a member of the IU Radiology Department Faculty for 32 years before retiring in 2000.

Ed was a lifelong IU sports fan, snow skier, tennis player, golfer, and gardener. He enjoyed reading, especially reading aloud to his grandchildren. He loved travel to national parks, mountains, and beaches. He was a member of the Country Club of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Scientech Club, and St. Luke's UMC. He was a docent, board member and founding member of the Western Art Society at the Eiteljorg Museum.

Ed's greatest joy in life was his family. He was blessed with three daughters and eight grandchildren, and he enjoyed a wonderful relationship with each of them. Ed attended performances, games, matches, and events with a loving smile of unconditional support. Ed's extended family is legendary for their closeness and loyalty. He loved the frequent and festive Cockerill Family reunions.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Jean Cockerill (Ritchey); three daughters, Catherine Cockerill Moran, Crista Wilkins, and Caryn Cockerill Anderson (David); sister, Jane Cockerill Hunt (Don); brother, Tom Cockerill (Ilona); eight grandchildren, Thomas, Eleanor, and Joseph Moran; Emma and Edward Wilkins; Nicholas, Kevin, and Kathryn Anderson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Meeks and Emogene (Hollingsworth) Cockerill; sister, Joanna Belle Cockerill; and son-in-law, George Wilkins.

The family wishes to thank the many caregivers at the IU Simon Cancer Center, especially Dr. Larry Cripe, for their compassion and support.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, May 10, at St. Luke's Methodist Church, 100 W 86th St. The celebration will continue with visitation at the Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W Washington St from 4-8 pm. Burial will be 11 am, Saturday, May 11, at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 W 38th St. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flanner & Buchanan, www.flannerbuchanan.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Edward M. Cockerill Scholarship, ? IU Foundation, PO Box 7072, Indianapolis, IN 46207, or the Eiteljorg Museum Endowment Fund, White River State Park, 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Published by Winchester News-Gazette from May 6 to May 14, 2019.
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I regularly play tennis with Tom Anderson. If IU would be facing a tough basketball game that week, Tom and I might smile and state, "As Ed would say, IU does not stand any chance to win against this team." Then we would share a
chuckle and play tennis. Usually IU would win their basketball game that week.

Dave Teeter

April 27, 2022

Dear Phyllis,
My most sincere condolences about Ed's death. I'll always remember being there as you and Ed set off for Texas. It certainly turned out to be a great decision for both of you to have had a wonderful life and family together. God bless you.
Judy Riggs Norris

Judy Norris

June 28, 2019

I was so sorry to hear about your Dad! So many great memories of your family from Long Beach. Prayers for all, Thomas Walters.

Thomas Walters

May 20, 2019

Phyllis and family,

I was a classmate of Ed's and always enjoyed connecting with him at our reunions. We had much in common since I am also a radiologist. I always grieve some when I learn of a classmate's death, knowing it will become more common. I just learned yesterday of Ed's passing and my prayers are with you and your family.

Jim Eller, 5-20 2019

Jim Eller

Classmate

May 20, 2019

Dear Mrs. Cockerill, Cathy, Crista, Caryn and family, We are so very sorry to learn Dr. Cockerill has passed away. May your wonderful memories give you peace and comfort. Deepest Sympathies from the Walters family. Karen

Karen Garnica

Family Friend

May 14, 2019

Ed was a great neighbor and we will all miss him. He encouraged me to join a book club the first time we spoke and suggested I read The Book Thief which became one of my favorite books. He will be missed. Our prayers go out to the family and Phyllis.

Sue and Pedro

Friend

May 10, 2019

I enjoyed working with Ed for 20 years at the VA Medical Centre, and all who attended the weekly Chest Conference valued his modestly provided assessments which helped guide our treatment recommendations. His gentle sense of humour added to the collegiality of the meetings, and was a model for the house staff who joined us. After his retirement, it was a delight to renew our friendship at the Scientech meetings, and we will all miss him on those Mondays. Our thoughts are with Phyllis and his family. Ian and Christine Dowdeswell

May 9, 2019

I enjoyed working with Ed for 20 years at the VA Medical Centre, and all who attended the weekly Chest Conference valued his modestly provided assessments which helped guide our treatment recommendations. His gentle sense of humour added to the collegiality of the meetings, and was a model for the house staff who joined us. After his retirement, it was a delight to renew our friendship at the Scientech meetings, and we will all miss him on those Mondays. Our thoughts are with Phyllis and his family. Ian and Christine Dowdeswell

May 8, 2019

First knew Ed from days at the VA Medical Center. We enjoyed tennis and lived for IU basketball. Will miss his sense of humor and listening to him go on about "IU doesn't have a chance to win this one" - knowing all along they would win it going away. Well, Ed buddy, your live was victorious too. Well done.

Dave Teeter

May 7, 2019

You did well, Ed. Rest now.

Janice Durbin Bird

May 6, 2019

I was a friend and colleague of Dr. Edward M. Cockerill and will miss him greatly. As Chief of Radiology, he brought excellence and quality to the clinical practice and academic aspects of Radiology at the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was a friend to all his colleagues with whom he practiced. He represents a life well lived! James V. and Jacqueline C. Faris

James V Faris

May 5, 2019

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Eiteljorg Museum,

500 W Washington St, IN

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St. Luke's Methodist Church

100 W 86th St., IN

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700 W 38th St., IN

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