January 29, 1943 – June 13, 2024

Our beloved Margaret Mary Cochran sadly left us on June 13,  2024. Loved and missed by her sons Jonathan (Jen) and Kenneth (Arlana) and the granddaughters she adored, Alexa and Keysha. 

Born January 29, 1943, in Vernon, B.C., Margaret came to Kamloops with her family in 1947. A chance encounter led her to meet love of her life, Dale Cochran, in 1970. They married in 1972 and enjoyed 40 years together before Dale’s passing in 2014. 

Margaret was a cashier at Safeway for 32 years, at the downtown and North Shore locations. She made many friends there over the years, loving the 5-minute conversations she would have with each customer. 

Margaret was a talented artist, enjoying numerous hobbies over the years. From dollhouses, to stamping, to stained glass, Margaret always had a project on the go. 

Margaret was predeceased by her parents Percy and Daisy Jensen. She will be dearly missed by her sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Bill Phillips. She had extensive family in Kamloops, including brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Kim Jensen, sister-in-law Judy Cochran, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will also be greatly missed by her friends, especially those who were such help to her since Dale’s passing.  Margaret especially cherished her afternoon coffee with Helen every day. 

Our sincere gratitude to the incredible nurses at RIH and nurse practitioner Tonya Becenko and her staff, who took such great care of her during her illness. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Flutter Buys Thrift Store in Margaret’s honor. 

A celebration of life will take place at a later time. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services for the Cochran family.

• Date : 2024-06-13
• Location : Kamloops