Karen K. Cochran

Karen K. Cochran Karen was born April 15,1945, to Patricia and Robert Kewley in Denver Colorado. Karen's parents named her Karen Ann but she changed it later to 'K' for Kewley. Karen hated being born on' tax 'day but knew it was not one to forget. Karen remained an only child and enjoyed a sheltered, happy childhood. After attending GW highschool briefly Karen was sent to complete her education at Lewis and Clark boarding school for girls in Salt Lake City (her father had an office there) . All girls was not Karen's first choice but she endured. Upon graduation Karen was presented to the world, debutant in Vienna Austria at the age of eighteen. Karen attended Colorado Womans College at Loretta Heights, starting with nursing but finished with a Liberal Arts/ English degree. Karen married Charles Oscar Van Note III, Chuck worked with IBM and they moved to California for a stent only to be transfered back to Boulder Colorado where they would start thier family. Born to them was Natalie E. VanNote and Charles O. VanNote IV. Chuck passed away at a very early age in life and Karen was left with a three and one year old. Karen returned to Denver to have the needed support of family and friends. Karen had a second chance at love. She met Robert James Cochran Jr. and they were married in 1976. Jim's children Robert J. Cochran III and Julie A. Cochran joined them and blended to make a new and happy family of six. Karen left her debutant status to a new adventure to the country to raise children and buffalo.(she loved both) Karen became a loving Grandmother to seven Grandchildren with number eight on the way in August. Jessica A. Johns/Cantrell, Elizabetha M.Cochran, Mitchel J. Johns, Robert J. Cochran IV, Lauren P. VanNote, Leaha N. VanNote, Baylor A. VanNote and in August, Jackson Charles Robert VanNote. Karen was also blessed with the newest member a Great Granson, Jamason G. Cantrell. Karen just recently spent time with him and had found the joy of her life. Jim and Karen celebrated their thirtyeigth year together in May. They both spent Karen's last days at the 'cabin', a cherished and loved place but for Karen a life time retreat built by her Grandparents, Howard and Pauline (go p go and nana) Peterson. Karen would commune with her heavenly Father, nature and all her loved one's there. Karen K. Cochran passed from all, to reunite and recieve her eternal rewards on July 17, 2014 in Parker Colorado. She will be missed yet loved by all and sundry,who's lives she deeply touched.

Reception:
Joy Lutheran Church
7051 E. Parker Hills Ct.
Parker, CO
80138
Immediately following the service in the Church Hall