In Memory Of
Caleb J. Cochran
1946
2018
Caleb J. Cochran
April 10, 1946 — April 6, 2018
Caleb J. "Jim" Cochran, 71, Topeka, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018.
Jim was born April 10, 1946 in Topeka, the son of Cal and Marvel (Hays) Cochran. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1964 and Washburn University with degrees in Mental Health and Business.
He was employed as a Special Investigator with the State of Kansas, retiring in 2009 after 30+ years of service.
He was a founding member of the Topeka Wilderness Society and was an avid outdoorsman, Fly fisherman, backpacker, hiker and loved going to National Parks in the American West.
Jim married LeAnn M. Weigel on September 26, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV. at the Little Church of the West. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Garrett Cochran and wife, Tammy, Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Thomas Cochran.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Dove Cremations & Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
Jim was born April 10, 1946 in Topeka, the son of Cal and Marvel (Hays) Cochran. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1964 and Washburn University with degrees in Mental Health and Business.
He was employed as a Special Investigator with the State of Kansas, retiring in 2009 after 30+ years of service.
He was a founding member of the Topeka Wilderness Society and was an avid outdoorsman, Fly fisherman, backpacker, hiker and loved going to National Parks in the American West.
Jim married LeAnn M. Weigel on September 26, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV. at the Little Church of the West. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Garrett Cochran and wife, Tammy, Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Thomas Cochran.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Dove Cremations & Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Caleb J. Cochran, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Memorial Service
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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