Christine Elaine Cochell-Kay

HAMILTON – Christine Elaine Cochell-Kay, 57, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from Breast Cancer in the loving care of her daughter, son and grandchildren.  She was born March 15, 1959 in Oregon City, OR the daughter of Ronald and Lorene Cochell.

            With no formal education Christine had successful careers as a nurse, seamstress, cake decorator, answering service representative, business owner and home maker.  Christine also worked as a receptionist and care counselor for Ravalli Services.

            She loved to shop and she devoted her time to loving her children and grandchildren.  One of Christine’s favorite pastimes was playing Bingo.  She passed time coloring adult coloring books to reduce anxiety brought on by the breast cancer.

            Christine is survived by 2 sons and 1 daughter, Benjamin Cox and wife Sheila, Jason Falk and wife Nicole and Jennifer Peak and husband Tarikh; 3 granddaughters, 8 grandsons, 3 great-grandchildren, and many foster and step-children.

            Christine will be remembered for her loving spirit and her life long love of being a mother.

            Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 12:00 P.M. at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton.  There will be a reception following the services in the Daly-Leach Chapel Community Room with a slideshow of her life and times. 

            The family asks that any donations be made to Daly-Leach Chapel for assisting with the funeral.