Wooster We regretfully announce the passing of Christine Cochran, which occurred unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2022. Chris will be forever loved and remembered by many.
Born April 13, 1971, she was gifted with a caring heart, a strong work ethic and a beautiful smile. Her laughter and exuberant spirit was felt by all who worked alongside her or were lucky enough to be her friend. Chris loved growing up on the farm and showing Holstein dairy cattle at the Wayne Co. Fair as a 4-H member as well as participating in Northwestern Sports until graduating in 1989.
She married Andrew Cochran on March 2, 1996. Together, they lovingly raised their son, Travis. One of her greatest delights in life was watching Travis grow and she was fully immersed and supportive of his baseball, basketball and football activities. Always the animal lover, Chris enjoyed caring for many canine friends over the years and enjoyed snuggling with their newest charmer, Oliver.
Chris grew up milking cows and caring for animals on the family farm and has been employed by Northwestern Local Schools since 2017. She loved the outdoors and spent precious family time making summertime boating memories at Pleasant Hill Lake.
For a long time to come, her life will continue to influence and inspire others to love everyone unconditionally. Her memory will be cherished and her presence greatly missed. While it will be impossible to fill the void created by her absence, Chris would hope that all who knew her would try to fill it with love.
She is survived by her husband, Andy and son, Travis, a brother Bill Ogden, father-in-law Bob Cochran and a brother-in-law Wes Cochran.. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nancy (Ward) and Dwight Ogden and her mother-in-law Lynda Cochran.
Private family services were held.
McIntire, Bradham and Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster assisted the family.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes County, 2285 Benden Dr., Wooster, OH 44691 or to the New Pittsburg Fire Dept., c/o Roger Kamp, Treasurer, 1466 Perry Twp. Road 35, Wooster, OH 44691 or to Wayne Co. Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Memorial Contributions
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes County, 2285 Benden Dr., Wooster, OH 44691 or to the New Pittsburg Fire Dept., c/o Roger Kamp, Treasurer, 1466 Perry Twp. Road 35, Wooster, OH 44691 or to Wayne Co. Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
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I knew Chris from church when she was a little girl at Emanuel United Church of Christ (now Old Stone Church). Dwight & Nancy were church members too and Nancy was related distantly to Opal Geitgey, my mother-in-law. Condolences to her family & Bill.
My condolences on the passing of Chris. We were classmates and played ball in the summer. She was such a great friend that I am glad to have known through out school and after we graduated. God bless you both.
So sorry for your loss. Chris will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.
Andy&Travis May god give you the strength you need during this difficult time. Chris always had a smile on her face & was willing to go above and beyond her job. She drove CJ to school would help in any way she could with his nurse and all his bags. She sent my daughter cards and pictures during her struggles in life. She loved her dogs and Fiona! Chris you will be missed by many. God Bless
The Wood/Gasser family
Andy&Travis May god give you the strength you need during this difficult time. Chris always had a smile on her face & was willing to go above and beyond her job. She drove CJ to school would help in any way she could with his nurse and all his bags. She sent my daughter cards and pictures during her struggles in life. She loved her dogs and Fiona! Chris you will be missed by many. God Bless
The Wood/Gasser family
Andy and Travis, Chris was such a sweet person. I ran into her quite often at the elementary school as I was picking my grandkids up from preschool. She will truly be greatly missed by many people. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless your family!
So sorry this happened to our niece Chris. Many happy memories of her growing up in the family.Andy and Travis may God be with you now and in the future.
Andy and Travis- May you find comfort and peace from the prayers being offered up at this time of great sadness. I will remember Chris with happiness- growing up with such a kind and hardworking classmate/teammate/friend. I will miss hearing her talk about Travis, Fiona, boating, her new pup…I will miss Chris.
Andy and Travis.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Chris was a wonderful, beautiful woman always a smile.
Travis, your mom told me many times how proud of you she was and loved watching you play sports.!
Hailey also thought the world of her. You’re both in our prayers.
Love, Christy and Hailey Jaquet
Chris was such a beautiful soul. She always had a smile and kind words for everyone. I didn’t know her well, but when we would see each other she always made you feel like a good friend. Travis, I see your Mom’s sweet spirit in you. Let her beauty continue to shine through you. Continue to make her proud as you always have. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God hold you close as you grieve and try to make sense of everything and find peace in the chaos. Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Love,
The Kandel Family
So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person. I will have your family in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sympathy to the Cochran Family. We knew Chris and her family through the WC Fair. She was in 4H with our girls and enjoyed showing her animals. I’m sure she gave her all no matter what she was doing. We will miss seeing her at the fair. May memories give you peace.
So sorry to hear of Christins passing. My heart goes out to her husband and son and the family. She always talked about you when we worked together at Smuckers and how proud she was of you two. She was so full of life and always made us laugh. MY YOU R.I.P Christine..
Sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. She touched so many lives while she was with us. Prayers for your family.
God Bless the family of Chris! I absolutely loved working with Chris! She was such a GREAT person!I wish all of you peace through this lose!
So sorry for your loss. Chris will be missed!
I have many memories with Chris growing up at Oak Chapel United Methodist Church! Chris was always so sweet and a great leader!
Praying that God wraps his arms around all who loved her and gives everyone strength to love like Chris did!
So sorry to hear this. I knew Chris when we were in girl scouts. We would find each other when we had day camp. She was always a fun sweet person. She also showed at the fair against my husband. You have our condolences.
So sorry for your loss. Remember the good times you shared. Take care of each other. God bless and keep.
Cochran Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My daughter went to school with Travis and he was a student in one of my classes! I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss for your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Andy and Travis, we are so sorry to have learned of the passing of Chris. I will so miss our FB chats and sharing pictures of our beloved four legged fur babies. Chris was an animal lover for sure. She was so very proud of her pride and joy…Travis. And Andy, you were a wonderful husband, she was a lucky lady to have had you by her side. Please accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. The two of you and the rest of her family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Many thoughts and prayers to Andy and Travis!
Thoughts and prayers to Andy, Travis and family. So sorry to hear this news. Chris and I played HS sports together and I will always cherish those times spent with her. She will be missed.
Andy and Travis,
My sincerest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
I had the pleasure of coaching Chris in High School Volleyball. She had such a kind soul, and was such a team player. She has always had that beautiful smile and giggle in her laugh. I will miss her sweet presence. Many thoughts and prayers to Andy and Travis!
Dear Andrew and Travis, I am so sorry. Chris was so supportive of Lynda during her struggle against cancer. Before Lynda died, she told me many many times how grateful she was for Chris’ deep felt love and support. That is a powerful gift. I am sure gratitude for Chris’ life is pouring out from many hearts as we share in grieving over this devastating loss.
We are so very sorry for your loss…. Please let us know if we can do anything. McKown Properties.
I knew Chris from church when she was a little girl at Emanuel United Church of Christ (now Old Stone Church). Dwight & Nancy were church members too and Nancy was related distantly to Opal Geitgey, my mother-in-law. Condolences to her family & Bill. She looks a lot like her mother.
Can’t believe Chris is gone from this earth already! Seems like just a few months ago I saw her at her Dad’s funeral! I knew her Dad from Young Farmer days, etc. back in the 60’s. Chris was an enjoyable student in Jr. High. I drove bus for her basketball team to away games – she was a great player! We appreciate the super work that Andy has done here in our home over the years! I have enjoyed reading about Travis in the sports section! Andy & Travis – you are in my thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss! May Chris rest in peace!!