Lucile J. Harp Cochran of Pendleton died on March 20, 2018 in Pendleton at the age of 94.
She was born on June 18, 1923 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Lucile had been an educator most of her life, enjoying children and inspiring them to learn. Lucile met and married Clair Cochran in 1945. They lived in Missouri and Iowa before moving to Pendleton. Lucile began teaching when they lived in the Midwest. After moving, she continued her career of more than 35 years in Pilot Rock and Pendleton once she obtained her bachelor’s degree.
Lucile had a green thumb and loved to garden, with a knowledge of flowers that amazed everyone.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clair and Peggy; brother, Paul and his spouse; granddaughters, Peggy and Tamara and their spouses; five great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
Lucile was preceded in death by her husband, Clair; brother, Cliff; sister, Dorothy; and great granddaughter, Ashley.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Pendleton Community Park, 1000 S.W. 37th St. The family is inviting everyone to stay for a light lunch and the sweets that Lucile loved to eat when she could.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
