Shirley Kocher

Gretchen and AJ,
It's always hard at a time like this to know what the most comforting thing to say is....other than, your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. We were blessed to have been neighbors for years. Both your mom and your dad have always had a special place in all of our hearts.
Your mom will truly be missed.
Much love,
Rebecca and Matt

I want to thank Patch for giving me one of the greatest gifts I have ever received, Gretchen. She had you apply for a job as a bartender at the Academy, where she and "John Kocher" had dinner every Friday night. And so our friendship began, 27 years ago. Patch encouraged me in her no nonsense way while I was in nursing school. I would whine to her that I can't do it anymore and was going to quit. She told me to knock it off, keep working like you do and get it done! It was always what I...

Gretchen and Aly,

I hope that the love and support of family and friends will help to comfort you at this sad time. My sincere condolences.

Dr. Gretchen I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May she always be with you in spirit and may the bright moments in your memories of her light your path forward.

Condolences to the family of Shirley Kocher during this time of sorrow.
Dale

My memory of Shirley will be that of a strong-willed and determined woman, not to mention a person with a strong voice. I will miss hearing you call in the dogs.