Janet Marie Walker-Cochran

Janet is survived her husband; Bobbie Cochran and children; Thomas Cochran, Micheal Cochran, Tanya Gehres, Carrie Hatchett, Terrance McManis, Jesse Cochran (passed June 24, 2015). Grandchildren; Tiffiney Kennis, Brandin Kennis, Mathew Gehres, Allison Gehres, Sarah Cochran, Nicole Gehres, Jeremy Hatchett, Samuel Hatchett, Amy Hatchett, and great grandchild Bradley Hatchett

Grew up in Lafayette, Colorado with her mother and grandparents. Lived in Nebraska for a short time, moved back home then to Commence City where she met Bobbie Cochran and lived together from February1986 then married August 24 1991.

She worked as a home health aid in Commerce City for three years, then when back to school for book keeping. In 1989 when to work for Packaging Corp. When we moved to Pine Jct in 1991 and started her own business called “Migthy Pine Cleaning”. This was done so the children had her as a supervisor when school was out. Then in 1993 when to driving school bus for Jeffco for 2 years which lead to getting her CDL and driving for the Denver Post as a delivery of bulk news paper which she retired from in2021.  

One thing about my Grandma Jan that I remember that she would always confuse Grandpa; other than being a woman and being confusing all day every day, she had asked my grandpa when the tire on the trailer fell off she said, “ Can’t you put on the tire the way it came off?”. She was also so, kind, sweet, and caring towards everybody -Nicole

She had a caring and loving yet strong soul, she knew how to show care and empathy but was also a very strong woman and was very funny at times.-Sarah

Mom’s legacy was, she loved her family and all those that were blessed to call her friend. Mom and Dad showed us what love looked like. Stand by those that you love no matter what. Dad and Mom had many ups and downs, but one thing that always seemed to pull them through, was love and laughter. Thank you both for showing us how to love those around us and to always help others out. -Tanya