Apr. 11, 1926

Born in a small hospital in Estherville, Iowa

1926

Lived on a farm near Swea City, Iowa.

May 16, 1926

Baptized in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Swea City by the Rev. E.T. Lundy

1929

Both sets of grandparents lost their farms near Swea City during the Great Depression

May 23, 1936

Brother (Joel) was born.

July 14, 1940

Confirmation ceremony in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Swea City presided over by the Rev. Raymond C. Swanson

May 24, 1943

Graduated from Swea City High School

1943

Briefly attended Iowa State Teacher's College (now University of Northern Iowa) located in Cedar Falls, Iowa

1943 - 1946

Moved to Seattle with parents and worked at Sand Point Naval Air Base in the Technical Publications Center

1946 - 1949

Left home and returned to Iowa (Des Moines).  Worked at Homesteaders Life Insurance as a secretary

1949

Married Joe Cochran

1952

First son born, Bill Cochran

1955

Second son born, Dave Cochran

1961

Moved to New Hampton, Iowa

1971

Divorced

1977

Joe deceased

1972 - 1992

Worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service as a secretary

1996

Moved to Terre Haute, Indiana to live closer to David's family