COCHRANE: The family of Kenneth Merlin "Ken" Cochrane, formerly of Elgin, beloved husband of Vona and dear father of Kerry Dane, Diane Cochrane and Lorrie Dyer, announce his passing on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in Brandon. A memorial service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 2:30 pm. Rev. Mark Murray will officiate. Complete obituary information will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.


COCHRANE: Kenneth Merlin "Ken" Cochrane passed away at the Palliative Care Unit at Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at the age of 79 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Vona (of 53 years); daughters Kerry (Wes) Dane, Diane (Duncan) Grant and Lorrie (Ian) Dyer; grandchildren Jeff and Karla Dane, Chad Grant, Danielle and Taryn Dyer; brothers Art (Maim), Lloyd, Ozzie (Jeanette); sisters Marjorie Murphy and Donalda Neufeld; sister-in-law Louella Cochrane and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by an infant brother James in 1925; his father John in 1962; his mother Evelyn in 1981; sister Norma in 1992 and brother Eldon in 2001. Ken was born on April 16, 1928 on the family farm at Elgin, Manitoba. He often spoke of his early years recalling the challenging times of the dirty thirties. Ken loved working on the farm with relatives and neighbours, as well as playing ball with the local farm boys. He started farming on his own in 1950 and on October 10, 1953 married Vona Muir of Underhill. Ken and Vona lived at Elgin until 1981, when they moved to Brandon. During his years at Elgin, Ken was dedicated to the community. He served on the Elgin School Board, as a delegate with Manitoba Pool and on committees for construction of the curling and skating rinks, as well as the community hall. Ken supported the Elgin Cubs Ball Team and spent many summer evenings umpiring. After health problems forced him to retire from farming in 1977, Ken worked for Manitoba Crop Insurance as an adjustor for 16 years. He enjoyed walking the fields, talking farming and associating with his fellow adjustors. After moving to Brandon, Ken served on the Board of Directors of the Brandon General Hospital for 10 years and participated in the formation of the Brandon Regional Health Authority. He was the Executive Director of the World Youth Baseball Championships held in Brandon in 1994. Ken was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Elgin Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star and the Whitewater Whirler's Square Dance Club. As a dedicated father and grandfather, Ken's greatest enjoyment was following the activities of his family. A Memorial Services will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Mark Murray will officiate. Donations in memory of Ken may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation for Palliative Care, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2B3. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
BRHC Foundation for Palliative Care