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RONALD COCHRAN Obituary

Ronald Cochran Born 12-15-1960 ; Died 5-26-2010 From Fostoria, IA, Ron was a retired USAF and a skilled woodworker. He battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer for 4 years, and overcame his disease in 2009. During his battle he contracted ARDS, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (pneumonia). We will honor and pray for him on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at St. Ann's Parish at 1:00 pm, located at 7001 South Park Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408. Friends and family are invited to join us. His parents are Bill and Gwen Cochran of IA, brother Mark Cochran of AK, and deceased brother Tim Cochran. He is survived by his family, wife Norma Cochran, children Melissa, Nick, and Amanda Cochran, Raeann Nichols, Tarance Rogers, Jarret Morita, and 2 reared sons Shane Morita and Kawika McKee, and many grandchildren.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2010.

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wayne cochran

November 19, 2023

I love him because he is my grandpa and I hope for the best and hope that god will let him into his kingdom sincerely Wayne Ronold Cochran your grandson and Niko William Cochran

solomon gilbert Tootoo

November 16, 2023

thank you for serving our country
sincerely you're grandson Solomon Gilbert Tootoo

Craig & Donna Carrara

June 5, 2010

Ron was a very good person and a great neighbor. We would talk with each other about how are cancer treatment was going. Norma, you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve and Dianna Ringler

June 4, 2010

Norma, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron was so great and our time with you and him was so short but the memories of his laugh and our short time in Seattle will be with us for ever...so very sorry for you and your familys loss.

June 4, 2010

Dear Norma & Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Ron's passing. Our time with you and Ron was so brief but we did enjoy it and will never forget it. You have our deepest sympathy. Fran Larson, Estherville, Iowa

Gerald & Suzanne Howard

June 3, 2010

Norma,
We are sorry to hear about Ron. Both of you are very special people. And even though we only had joy rides to/from the hospital or Ron & Gerald joking in the chemo room, the two of you became family.
God has taken all of Ron's pain away for ever.

John&Geri Bellere

June 3, 2010

I lost a friend the day God called you home,but I know someday I will see you again. You and Norma were so kind and such good friends to Geri and I.
Rest in eternal peace my friend.

Luis & Nora Montes

June 3, 2010

We are really sorry to hear about Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wendy Zicht

June 3, 2010

God is love. I pray that His love envelopes you as you mourn your loss and share your memories of Ron. Wendy Zicht and Rick Russell

Marta Englund

June 3, 2010

Norma and Melissa,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I am deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lacey

June 3, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss! Ron was a great guy! Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family! -Lacey, Ross, & Ross Jr.

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