Darrell "Shorty" Cochran

Marilyn. Shoemaker Dalrymple, daughter of Laura. Rachel Cochran Shoemaker.

Hi, my Mom,Laura Shoemaker was your dad's half sister, I am Maariln, your dad and are were the same age, although I am 3and one half months older than him,,I haven,t seen your dad since 6thor7th grade, when the family moved to Ohio for a couple of years, it,s sad that the years have gone by and we haven,t been in each other's lives, Imam 83 yrs. old, will be 84 in Dec., wish I had sent pictures of my family to,your Dad,I talked to,him about 5 yrs. ago, while I was visiting my son in Texas., had so happy, that at least I had done that. I came. Across some pictures that were taken in 1939-1940 in Rochester, when my family went there to visit of Grandpa Cochran, Shorty an d Red, I,m moving to N.cC. And Fla. Spending time between 2 of my children, If you,d like I,ll make some copies of the pictures and send to you, after I get settled there, My address in N.C. Is 372 Adams Lane Lincolnton, N.C. , so if you,d like to be in touch , write me so have an address and I,ll mail you some pictures. Love and Blessings God Bless! Sorry about the loss of your Dad, but know he was loved by many.

I played football for coach Cochran in 1959, he was the best motivator of people I have ever known , I am sure he will be missed by his family. Tom George

To Brad and Kevin,

I'm terribly sad to hear the news about your Dad. I always looked forward to seeing both your Mom and Dad at Green Lake. Boy, could your dad make me laugh! Stories about the sand hog and the "phantom" were the ones most dear to me.

Charlie Andersen, Chicago, IL

Some great memories at Jostens with a great gentleman.
Tim Daugherty
Goodyear, Arizona

Shorty Cochran was responsible for our family moving into the Bloomington Jefferson School District, & we can't thank him enough. My Dad (Skip Mooney) thought the world of Shorty & enjoyed many laughs with him!

A note of sympathy to the Cochran family from the Graf family. My Father, Robert Graf, and Shorty worked in the Jostens Yearbook division together. Dad laughed hardest when on the phone with Shorty, for that, I remember him.

Dave Graf
Jostens, Ft. Collins, Colorado

We will miss your laugh and big smile at Green Lake. May your heart be at peace with MJ and Jesus. Love ya, Tami and Dan Metcalfe

Kevin and Brad
You have my deepest condolences. Your Dad and Mom were great people! I was blessed to have known them.

To the Cochran I was sad to hear about my former coach passing. I was a member of the 1959 & 60 football team that played for coach Cochran and I can thank him for taking a bunch of young men who were well trained and had the skills to be winners but were missing one key facter. That was the confidence to win and I for one learned that from coach Cochan. I have never had to question who I am or what I am capable of doing. That was what I learned from coach and I will always be greatful for that. May he rest in peace.ONE OF SHORTY'S MEN. Darrell Haines

The good old days with Shorty Cochran! A great coach that will always be remembered!

Tim Taylor
Bloomington High School
1957-1961

Kevin, my prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I am thinking about you often

Love

Tim

I will always be grateful for what Coach Cochran taught me in the Classroom and on the Football Field.

We were friends with Shorty and Mary Jane for more than 17 years. We spent winters in Destin. Florida and numerous trips to Bloomington and Green Lake. We always laughed, loved and enjoyed our time with them. Enjoyed meeting the whole family and will miss the incredible memories. Much love to all. Pere and Phyllis Roberts...Chestertown, Maryland

I recall
I recall seeing Shorty starring in the Rockets victory over Austin's football squad at Austin in probably 1948.

I worked with Shorty at Jostens. Always a go getter and always was on his way to somewhere. I remember often crossing paths through the Jostens lobby in Bloomington. Always thoughtful, always had a story to tell. Great Guy

A great friend and easily the funniest guy I ever met. "All State in '48" will be missed.