David Cochran
David Rea Cochran (April 9, 1915 – October 30, 2001) was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alaska from 1974 to 1981.
The Right Reverend David Rea Cochran | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Alaska | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Alaska |
| In office | 1974-1981 |
| Predecessor | William Gordon |
| Successor | George Clinton Harris |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | September 14, 1940 |
| Consecration | August 28, 1974 by John Allin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1915 Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Died | October 30, 2001 (aged 86) Tacoma, Washington, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Clement Cochran & Agnes Haynes |
| Spouse | May Elizabeth Zabriskie |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
Cochran was born in Buffalo, New York, on April 9, 1915 to Clement Cochran and Agnes Haynes. In 1939 he graduated from the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after obtaining his B.A. degree from Hamilton College, New York, in 1936. He has served parishes in Michigan, Massachusetts, and North Dakota, and during World War II served as a U.S. Army chaplain. From 1946–1952, Cochran was the Episcopal chaplain at the University of Washington in Seattle.[1]
Bishop
On August 28, 1974, Bishop Cochran was consecrated by Presiding Bishop John Allin. Co-consecrators were William Gordon, former Bishop of Alaska and George T. Masuda, Bishop of North Dakota. Bishop Cochran had served as director of the Dakota Leadership Training program prior to his election to Alaska. A typical Alaskan welcome was given to Cochran following the consecration, and included native entertainment by the Arctic Coast Dancers and Singers and the Minto Dancers and Singers. Cochran retired in 1981 and settled in the Washington where he served as Vicar of Holy Family of Jesus Cambodian Church between 1984 and 1988 and as interim rector at St. Matthew's Church in Tacoma, Washington.[2][3]
Death
Bishop Cochran died on October 30, 2001 during his sleep. He died 24 hours after submitting his memoirs for proofreading.
Personal life
Cochran married May Elizabeth Zabriskie and they have three children.
References
- "Bishops of Alaska", Archives of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved on 02 September 2018.
- "Bishop Cochran Dies", Archives of the Episcopal Church, 25 November 2001. Retrieved on 02 September 2018.
- "David Cochran Consecrated Bishop of Alaska", Archives of the Episcopal Church, 13 September 1974. Retrieved on 02 September 2018.