Helen Cochrane
Helen Cochrane
Helen F. Cochrane, 91, of Oskaloosa died Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa. She was born July 9, 1920, on a farm between Fremont and Ottumwa, in Wapello County, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Florence Rhoads McBeth. On July 17, 1938, she was united in marriage to Fred A. Cochrane, Fred died February 19, 1982. Early on, Helen worked at the old Continental Overall Factory in Oskaloosa. She worked for a time with Ray Stitely at the Photo Shop, and lastly for Oskaloosa Food Products, retiring from there in 1985. In retirement she oversaw the Mahaska Coin-Op Laundromat for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oskaloosa and enjoyed helping at church events. She also enjoyed helping with BINGO at Country Life. Family was the center of Helen’s life; she delighted in being with her children, grandchildren, and brothers and sisters. She had a kind and friendly way about her, she was quick to warm up to people and become friends. She also enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Dodgers. She also enjoyed listening to country music.
Her family includes her three daughters: Janet Clubb of Burlington, Marilyn (& Roger) Johannes of Oskaloosa, and Ruth Harper of Pella; eight grandchildren: Yvonne (& Jeff) Moen, Brian Clubb, Bruce (& Carrie) Club, Sandra (& John) Peterson, Gregory (& Candace) Clubb, Wendy (& Jason) DeVore, Pamela (& Jon) Klyn, and Issalena (& Wes) VanWeelden; 13 great grandchildren; five brothers: Earnest (& Shirley) McBeth of Ottumwa, Dale (& Beverly) McBeth of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Waldo (& Treva) McBeth of Ottumwa, Charles (& Janet) McBeth of Ottumwa and Kenneth (& Margaret) McBeth of Virginia; two sisters: Ruth Kool of Oskaloosa, and Anna (& Neil) Nilles of What Cheer.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; three infant brothers; a son in law: Gordan Clubb; and a sister: Marjorie Morrow.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Reverend Dr. Dennis Morey officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin after 10 a.m. on Thursday in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa. The family will be at the funeral chapel from 6-8 Thursday evening to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter.
