Taylyr Scott Cochran

Age 18, of Holt, died as the result of an automobile accident on January 30, 2011.  He was born in Lansing on February 7, 1992, the son of Scott and Joye (Pierson) Cochran.  He was a 2010 graduate of Holt High School, and currently attended Lansing Community College.  Taylyr played for various baseball teams in the area, and enjoyed golfing, fishing, snowboarding and skateboarding.  He loved spending time with his sisters and friends.  He was preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas Earl Pierson, Harold Beverly, and Edgar and Thelma Cochran.  Surviving besides his parents are: 2 sisters, Alexis and her boyfriend Zack Shaw, and Karissa; grandparents, Jeannine Pierson, George and Diana Cochran; and aunts, uncles, cousins:  Donald and Lesa Cochran, (Angelia), Jim and Shanda Eichelberger (Brianna), Jason and Janel Pierson (Hunter, Ellise, Gabrielle).

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Road, with The Rev. Daniel Shinabarger officiating, with interment in Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt.

The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, and one hour prior to the service on Friday.  Memorial contributions may be made to Ele’s Place, 1145 W. Oakland, Lansing, MI 48915 or the Craig Anderson Scholarship Fund, c/o OMIA Foundation, 6419 Beecher Rd., Flint, MI 48532.

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Austin Hawkins
January 31, 2011 at 8:24 pm

All are so sorry for your loss . I cant even begin to think of the pain and emptiness your family feels in their heart. Again I am very sorry for your loss and i am praying for taylyr and as well as your family.

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Theresa Dunham
January 31, 2011 at 8:27 pm

Words can express how sorry I am for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of Hugs, T

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The Riddle Family
January 31, 2011 at 9:26 pm

I did not know Taylyr. However, I want to extend my sympathies as a mother with children attending Holt High School. I am truly sorry for your lost. I am praying for your family.

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Sheila Stephenson
January 31, 2011 at 9:31 pm

Taylyr, you were a wonderful young man with a great deal to offer this world. You will be missed in the life of many of your friends and family. God must have needed a special young angel to have taken you so young. RIP. To the entire Cochran family our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Stephenson/Harris family

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Joe Douglas
February 1, 2011 at 6:02 am

Prayers for your family Joye.

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Rosalva, Gerry & Juan Aguilar, from Bath, MI
February 1, 2011 at 6:09 am

At this time there are no words that can be said to take away your families pain or even ease it. Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are extremely sorry for the loss of your beautiful son, brother, cousin, school mate and friend.

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Wanda and Don Perdue
February 1, 2011 at 7:29 am

Joye, Scott, Alexis and Karissa, our family is praying for you all. Words cannot express how very very sorry we are for the loss of your son and brother. We talk a lot about “community” but i think it’s appropriate right now, this idea that people need other people, this idea that we’re not alone, that we’re all in this together. Life is a lot of things. Our hearts are heavy. May God bless you and your family and a give you peace. With all our love, The Perdue Family.

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Sheryl Springer (IBM family)
February 1, 2011 at 8:21 am

Joye, Scott and Family:

I’m sorry I cannot be there with you in person, to give you my condolences, however you are surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones, and in the thoughts of many.

My thoughts are with you, if that provides even some measure of comfort……

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Laurie Corrigan
February 1, 2011 at 10:18 am

Joye and family, even though I can not be there, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. My heart aches for you all.
Much Love.

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Gail Smith
February 1, 2011 at 10:38 am

Joye, Scott and girls ~ I am so deeply in pain and shock about this loss. Please know that we are there with you in thought and prayers. We love you so much… Gail, Monica and Austin

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Kasey and Andy Litt
February 1, 2011 at 11:19 am

We know you, Scott, Alexis and Karissa are in so much pain. The loss of Taylyr is a blow beyond belief. Keep each other safe and keep Taylyr in your lives through remembering what an outstanding young man he was. You have the memories of his lifetime to keep him in your heart and soul.

Also know that you have a whole community of family, friends and neighbors who mourn with you. We love you and your family. We will help you in any way to get through this tragedy.

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Rich Langan (IBM Family)
February 1, 2011 at 11:44 am

Joye and family – so sorry to hear of this loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my family’s thoughts and prayers. -Rich

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Jay & Kathryn Schneider
February 1, 2011 at 11:45 am

Joye & Scott,

We were extremely sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Jay & Kathryn Schneider

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Al & Pam
February 1, 2011 at 12:24 pm

Scott, Joy, George and Diana-You are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone that lives on Glenberry Drive now and in the past.

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Shruti and Dwayne Corbett
February 1, 2011 at 2:04 pm

Joye and Family – we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. – Shruti and Dwayne Corbett

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Ann Ditommaso
February 1, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Joye and family – the loss is beyond words right now, but the memories will remain always. Keep those close to your heart and know that there are so many people that love you and are praying for you. This brings everything into perspective….that love and family are the most precious and meaningful things in life. All my love to you.

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Anette Marquardt-Becker & Family
February 1, 2011 at 5:02 pm

So far and yet so close,
as the ocean and the endless sky seem to be,
when they join each other at the end of the horizon,
so far and yet so close
are this world and the afterworld,
the visible and invisible world.
So far and yet so close
are the people that had to leave us
but will forever be a part of us.
(Irmgard Erath)

Joye and family, I am afraid there is nothing that I could say that would ease the pain you have to go through.. But just know that we are thinking of you and your family and wish you all the support you can get, all the strengths that you need to go through this now and in future,

I wish for people that reach out to you.
I am thankful for everybody that smiles at you and holds your hand when you feel lost in your pain.
I wish for people that visit you, that write to you, even though they are afraid to use the wrong words.
I wish for people that allow and encourage you to speak of Taylyr.
I wish for you to be able to be able to share your memories of him.
I wish for people that listen to you even if what you are saying in your grief might be hard to take.
I wish for people that comfort you and assure you that you are not left alone.
I wish for people that embrace you and try to be supportive.

I know that you are surrounded by such people who will be there for you.
Keeping you in our thoughts,
Anette

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John Chickos
February 1, 2011 at 10:39 pm

To the entire Cochran family.
Please know, that you all are in my prayers at this time. My sympathy for your loss, cannot be measured in words, but know that God will give you strength at this time and in the days ahead. George,
You are in my prayers,
John

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Heather Peterson
February 2, 2011 at 11:36 am

I am a teacher at Holt High School and I had Taylyr in biology his sophomore year. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet boy and will be missed. I remember when his hair was long and he would shake and swing his head to get it out of his face. He would have that nice smile under his hair and just laugh when I would tell him he could hurt his neck doing that. 🙂 He was very friendly to others in class. I also had Alexis in Human Phys and Botany when she was in school- Taylyr would speak highly of his big sister and reminded me they were brother and sister. Our hearts at Holt H.S. go out to all of you in Taylyr’s family.

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Bonnie Ventsias
February 2, 2011 at 9:44 pm

Joye, Scott, and entire familyl Sometimes we can find the rght words to say..sometimes we can only stand beside one another and let our closeness say what words cannot…I am at a loss for words to express the sorrow I feel and know yours is a much deeper sorrow…I wish I coud be there to offer you support and sympathy….Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers…Many XOXOXOXOOX

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Jayme Lawrence Taylor
February 3, 2011 at 9:14 am

Scott, Joye, and the entire Cochran family. My heart is filled with much sorrow at your tragic loss. I remember Taylyr as a baby….I had the honor of meeting him on a couple of occasions. I will also always remember how proud Shanda was of being an Aunt!!!!! I am certain that Taylyr has made an impression on all that have had the honor of knowing him..may that leave you with some peace in your hearts. I will continue to ask God wrap his arms around your family and hold you up during this very difficult time. All my love, Jayme

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Diane Ranshaw
February 3, 2011 at 11:58 am

Dear Grandma Diana and Grandpa George Cochran,
Larry and I are are so deeply sorry at the loss of your grandson. We have not seen him in several years but we do remember George chasing him in the backyard as a young boy, and playing in the pool on those hot summer days long ago. Our memories are a gift from God to ease the emptiness.
Please know that we are praying for your family, and are asking God to help you find peace were this is a void. We pray that the void will be filled with remembering the joy Taylyr brought while on this earth.
Continued prayers,
Larry and Diane Ranshaw

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kayla roche'/ avery thomas
February 3, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Mr./Mrs. Cochran, lexi poo, and karissa we are keeping you all in our prayers. We will never forget Tay. I don’t think of him as tall taylyr i remember the one that i had to look down to talk to him. You all are like my 2nd family. If there is anything we can do just ask. The memory of a good person is a blessing.

Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,
for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
you left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
and though we cannot see you, your always at our side.
our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same
but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again

-Author unknown

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Roger Sparks Family
February 3, 2011 at 4:55 pm

To the Cochran family.

I knew Scott many years ago.

Our hearts go out to you. May you find peace in your heart to help cope. God bless.

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Kyle and Amy Stiner
February 3, 2011 at 8:10 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of heartache. We are so terribly sorry for your loss.

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Tom & Shirley Brickner
February 4, 2011 at 3:10 am

We are very sorry to learn of your tragic loss of Taylyr. We pray you will have many good memories and that God will give you strength for the days ahead. Tom & Shirley Brickner

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Adela C. Garcia
February 6, 2011 at 1:27 am

Joye, I wish there were something I could do to help you and your family through this very difficult time. Your son was surrounded by love so let it bring you comfort to remember that while Taylyr was on this earth you were an amazing family and gave him a great life. I’m sure he’s watching over you. Prayers and hugs are sent to you from across the miles.

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Ruben Aladaco
March 27, 2011 at 3:58 am

I am so sorry to here what happen ! Me and my family will pray for you and your family! God bless u and all of your family. One love!!!

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Marissa
June 9, 2011 at 7:43 am

Everyone at the school misses him and loves him very much he will never be forgotten

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