Cockeram Judy Obituary (1941 - 2005)

JUDY M. COCKERAM Judy Marie (Weier) Cockeram, age 63, of Menomonie, WI died Monday, January 03, 2005 at Myrtle Werth Hospital-Mayo Health Systems in Menomonie. Judy Marie Weier was born Dec. 24, 1941 to Arnold and Adeline (Score) Weier. She married Harry Cockeram Jr. on Nov. 14, 1959.in Wisconsin Rapids. They lived in Wisconsin Rapids for many years while Harry worked at the Baren Paper Company. In later years they moved back to Menomonie to join Harry's father, Harry Cockeram Sr., in the shoe repair business. Judy also worked there and they eventually bought the business out when Harry Sr. retired in 1977. In 1985 Harry Jr. passed away and Judy has worked in day care since then, becoming endeared to many children through the years. Judy also loved her grandchildren dearly, she enjoyed family get-togethers and going to thrift sales. Judy will be sadly missed by her family and friends and by her many day care children throughout the years. Judy is survived by: 2 daughters and 2 sons Kathy (John) Seever of Chetek, WI Sherry (Karl) Herdt of Menomonie Darren (LuAnn) Cockeram of St. Petersburg, FL Tyrone (Melissa) Cockeram of Colfax Grandsons, Jordan Cockeram of Fridley, MN John Allen Seever of Chetek Tracen and Tanner Cockeram of Colfax Kolten Herdt of Menomonie Her father, Arnold Weier of Wisconsin Rapids 2 brothers both of Wisconsin Rapids Roland (Carol) Weier Larry Weier Father-in-law, Harry Cockeram Sr. of Menomonie 3 sisters-in-law all of Menomonie Marge Oberle Judy (Tom) Peterson Cindy (Tom) Miller 2 brothers-in-law, Richard Cockeram of Eau Claire Gerald (Lynda) Cockeram of Menomonie And many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Jr.; her mother, Adeline Weier; and brothers, Kenneth and David Weier; and a sister, Marlys Karsseboom and mother-in-law, Opal Cockeram. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Rev. Paul Pillman officiating. Burial will be in Lucas Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday.