Eva Jacqueline “Jackie” Ochs
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Eva Jacqueline “Jackie” Ochs, 86, of Jefferson City, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Bluffs alongside her two loving sons. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Jackie was born on December 4, 1932 in Brumley, Missouri, the daughter of Otis and Phyllis (Meredith) Wall.
After the death of her mother at age 7, she moved to St. Louis and was raised by her Aunt Eve and Uncle Harry. Jackie graduated from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Missouri.
She was united in marriage to Calvin M. Ochs on January 22, 1955.
She was a one-of-a-kind homemaker and mother. Jackie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Jefferson City, Trinity Ladies Auxiliary and Circle 6 where she served in various positions. Jackie loved to volunteer: she served on the Heisinger Home Auxiliary Board and was involved in many organizations. Notably, she served on the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Board, where in 1982 she was awarded Auxiliarian of the Year. She later became the Gift Shop Manager and then joined the CRMC Partners.
Jackie is survived by her two sons, David Ochs of Bolivar and Thomas Ochs of Jefferson City; one brother, Richard (Norma) Wall of Fenton; four sisters: Linda (Ed) Carson, Olathe, KS; Loetta “Dee” (Bill) Harrington, Overland Park, KS; Karen (Alan) Harkness, Farmington; Kathy (Leo) Stratman, Jefferson City; and one sister-in-law, Ruby Wall of Springdale, AR.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers: William Wall and Gene Wall.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 803 Swifts Hwy, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Arrangements are under the direction of Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. (573) 636-7850. Share memories and condolences with the family online at www.heartlandcremation.com.
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David & Tom!
Our thoughts are with u at this time! May u be blessed with great memories. Jackie always love laughing & enjoying life. She had a good heart helping others. She will be missed. May God give u strength through this time of sorry..
Love & hugs dear Sister Dee ????
I thank God every day that Jackie got to be a part of my life. She will always be one of my most dear friends. She has a huge place in my heart. My love goes out to both David and Tom. I saw first hand how deep their love was for their mother. God brought the Ochs family into my life for a reason.
I have only the fondest memories of Aunt Jackie. She always seemed to have a twinkle in her eyes as if life was a joy and she was having a wonderful time. She will be missed. Please accept my condolences.
RIP my beautiful sister. You were always such a classy lady with a soft, giving heart to all those around you. You will be so missed by so many but most of all by your 2 loving sons. Tom and Dave, I know this is a hard time for you but you will be able to leave the pain of loss behind and live with all the wonderful memories you have of the fantastic Mother you have had all your life. She was so proud of you two. You have a loving family that will always be here for you. I am so sorry that you had to give her up.
Aunt Karen
David and Tom, we are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom and Dad were good friends and we shared many hours with them over the years. They were kind, friendly and caring people.
We will be in Minnesota with Scot and Maria for Easter so will not be able to attend the memorial service for Jacki. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you!
I always enjoyed talking with Jackie at St. Joseph Bluffs and sharing laughs. Jackie was a neat, fun loving lady! She shared the same birthday as my good friend, Ethel Bruning. We miss her at The Bluffs but I know Jackie is rejoicing with our Heavenly Father. My deepest sympathy to Tom, David and the rest of Jackie’s family.