Linda Lou Pullin Halbert Cochard, 81, was the youngest of 3 daughters of Barry M. and Madie A. (Holloway) Pullin and was born in Cleburne, TX on January 23, 1941.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2022.  Linda graduated from Grandview High School (TX) class of 1959 and had post-graduate study at East Texas State University and Dallas County Community College.

Her first marriage to James R. Halbert on June 5, 1959 resulted in two daughters:  Kristin R. (Larry) Gage of Paradise, TX and Karla A. (Greg) Steckel of Buffalo, MO.  After her marriage to Dave Cochard in July of 1983, she and Dave were nearly inseparable. Both had a strong interest in the Registered Guernsey dairy cattle business and as a result gained popularity with and the respect of Guernsey breeders around the world.  Linda was an official judge of dairy cattle and did so at many state fairs in the U.S. and also Australia.  She was a coach for the 1964 Texas State 4-H judging team.  The cow behind her photograph is a 2-time National Grand Champion that was bred and shown by Linda.

Linda and Dave moved from Greenfield, Indiana to Union, MO in 1985.  They traveled extensively.  She had been to 49 of the 50 states and many foreign countries.  Linda was a member of the National Dairy Shrine, American Guernsey Association, Missouri Guernsey Breeders' Association, Indiana Guernsey Breeders' Association, the Texas Guernsey Association, the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors and The First Baptist Church of St. Clair Missouri.  Linda and Dave were honored by College of the Ozarks with "Friends of the Agriculture School" recognition, the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors recognized them with the Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award and the Missouri Guernsey Breeders' Association presented them with a service award.  Linda was the co-chair of the National Guernsey Convention in 1991 in St. Louis, MO and the 2005 National Convention in Branson, MO.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters – all were in Texas.  She is survived by her husband Dave of Union, MO, both daughters - Kristin and Karla, two stepsons - Gary and Michael, two nieces – Marilyn and Bari Ann, one nephew – Craig, six grandchildren – Matthew, Kari, Austin, Seth, Kaleigh and Courtney, eight great-grandchildren, several cousins and other relatives.

A service is planned for 11:00 AM October 22, 2022 at the Faith Baptist Church in Decatur, TX on 380 West where her grandson, Matthew Gage, will officiate.  Visitors always welcomed at the home.  Anyone interested in recognizing Linda's memory can do so by a deductible contribution to:

The Guernsey Foundation

1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd., Suite G

Columbus, OH  43228

She will be interred following a private service at the Crown Hill National Columbarium in Indianapolis, IN