Jack Cochise

JACK COCHISE
Jack passed away peacefully, January 23, 2019 at the age of 63 with family by his side and now rests in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. We were blessed to have him receive a transplant through Life-Link in 2009 and grateful that this was made possible. True to his Native American heritage, he fought as a warrior with the same integrity, faith, courage and strength that he demonstrated every day of his life. However, after a ten-year battle with liver cancer, God called him home. Jack was born in New Mexico and grew up on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
His grandmother was Amelia Naiche, daughter of the great Apache Leader NAICHE, whose father was COCHISE, Chief of the Chiricahua Apache, and whose mother was Dasoda–hae, A/K/A Mangus Coloradas. This makes Jack the Great-Great grandson of the Apache Chief COCHISE. He received his bachelor's degree in Theology from Columbia Bible College and through further studies obtained many Microsoft Engineering Certificates. He became a certified trainer and taught at many venues, to include: ITT-Tech, Southwest Florida College and In his earlier years at iGov, Jack enjoyed the opportunity as a Systems Engineer to travel abroad and offer training to Special Forces. As a life-long learner, he became proficient in many Arts, to include Native American beading, drawing and painting. His hobbies included: Teaching Bible Study, English as a Second Language to Hispanic Immigrants, Attending Jazz Festivals and Native American POW WOWS, going to movies, the beach, dining out, building wood fires, bird watching, playing video games, reading books at home and at Borders, snuggling with his fur babies, and the culinary arts that he tried out on his loving wife, of which she gladly received and enjoyed. Above all, Jack loved Jesus First and foremost and his life reflected that. His Loving Family includes and is survived by: Wife of 23 years, Michelle Cochise Children: son – Beaudarick Cochise; daughter – Christina Carlisle – son-in-law, Jonathan and daughter – Amber Heide.
Grandchildren: Kailey Carlisle and Jessen Heide. Mother: Fern Blaylock and was predeceased by his Father: Samuel Cooper – Cochise, Sr. Siblings: *Georgie Naiche & Family Teresa Mendez & Family Moriss Wayne & Family Stephanie Torres & Family Rene Cochise & Family Gordon Shendo & Family Michael Cooper & Family Amanda Duncan & Family *Michelle Cooper & Family Samuel Cooper & Family Tarragon Cooper & Family And many Nieces and Nephews including: Terina Soltren & Family Services to Celebrate His Life will be on February 8th, 2019 at 11:00 am at Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Baptist Blvd., Lutz, FL 33548 – at Hall 1 in the Student Building. Immediately afterwards – A Reception for all at 12 noon in classroom E-111. In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made in Jack's Name to the following: Hope Children's Home, 11415 Hope International Drive, Tampa, FL 33625
Lifepath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33609 Life-Link Legacy Fund, 9661 Delaney Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619 The entire family is saddened beyond words – Yet we hold onto our faith and trust in Christ, that we will one day see him again in glory. We would also like to thank all the staff at Life-Link for their dedication to Jack's care; Life Path Hospice for their compassionate care and iGov for their constant support throughout our journey and ALL of our family and friends for their prayers, love and support.