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CHARLES "TOM" COOPER
October 3, 1944 ~ April 22, 2011
Tom or "Coop", as he was affectionately known to his friends and co-workers, passed away at the Ray Hickey Hospice House. He had spent the day with family and friends around him.
He had finished his journey on this earth, a job well done.
He was born to George and Audrey Cooper in Texas. He had been a grocery person all of his life, spending 42 years with many different Safeway stores in this area. As a young boy he worked in his family grocery store in Upton, Wyoming.
Tom loved to cook and bake, often providing his friends, co- workers, and the nurses at the Infusion Center with food and goodies. Many holiday dinners and summer parties were held at his house and he was always the master cook for these events. He often shared recipes with others.
He was an avid Winter Hawk fan and followed them closely. He was a member of the Vancouver Moose.
He and his wife of 40 years, Dorothy, traveled every summer, always looking for new adventures.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, mother and mother-at-heart, Erma. She took him into her heart at age two and loved him as her own; his brother Orby and sister JoAnn.
He is survived by his sisters Mary and Linda; brothers James and Neal; sons Patrick, and wife Nita, Tim, and wife Teresa; four grandchildren, Nathan, Thomas, Emily and Steven; and his wife, Dorothy.
He will be missed so much by all. He was brave and had a wonderful sense of humor. His "powder" girls will miss him too.
A service will be held, Thursday April 28, 2011, 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with visitation on Wednesday.
If you desire, donations can be made to the Cancer Research or to the Ray Hickey Hospice House.
Please view/sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
I still miss you cousin, although not as much as Dorothy. Fran (Fannie) is with you now. Give her a hug for me. Love and miss you both. Hug your Dad and Mom and my Dad and Mother for me. Our family is getting smaller everyday.
Judith Toczik
Family
April 20, 2020
Merry Christmas honey....it just won't be the same without you this year. Every day is one day longer we've been away from each other....
December 21, 2011
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Dottie, Tom was your strengh as you were his. I know he is watching over you now and still giving you strength and courage. We will always remember and value his warm smile and friendship.
Renee & Robbie
August 7, 2011
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June 3, 2011
Tom....well you certainly were a well loved man and you are so very mush missed by those that were blessed to have you in their lives. Hope you and Bill are having a great time together, but both of you need to behave before the BIG GUY figures you both out.
Love,
Dianna
Dianna Towner
June 1, 2011
Tom, I never thought I'd be standing by your grave putting flowers out for you...what a shocker for me. Have a peaceful rest honey. I love you.
Dorothy
May 30, 2011
What a pleasant surprise to see the time on Tom's guest book extended by someone, anonymously. Whoever you are, Thank You very much. He was a wonderful man & I hope a good friend or family member to you. Thank You again....
The family of Tom Cooper
May 29, 2011
Tom Cooper welcomed me into the family with open arms. In the beginning of my marriage to Pat, he was my father in law. Over the years he became dad. I'll always smile when I think of you and feel your warm hugs. I love you dad and I miss you.
Nita Cooper
May 20, 2011
Here are some words of sentiment my mother did not get to say at Tom's funeral.
He Stood...Our friend Tom stood for many things in his life...He stood for his family(he was a son, brother husband and father.) He stood for his friends(loyal and true.) He stood up on the space needle and the bottom of the Grand Canyon. He stood for his job(42 years of grocery business.)He stood in our homes(always a welcomed guest.)He stood and saluted the American flag. He stood for honor and commitment. He stood looking forward to a future with his grand children. He stood through the hard times and the good times. He stood by his wife Dorothy(a love affair that lasted 40 years.) And finally he stood until the end.
In loving memory from Richard and Kay Mobley.
Kay Mobley
May 15, 2011
Tom, you were the most wonderful husband, I was so lucky to have had you for 40 years. We had fun, we traveled, we enjoyed so many things together. It killed me when you got sick, it just broke my heart. I'll see you someday again, don't worry, I'm fine.
Love you forever...
Dorothy
May 5, 2011
We will miss you Tom all the parties our families had together and the great cooking you loved to do.You were there when our children were growing up ,and you got to enjoy our little Marisa.You set the standards high for a man to follow,we will miss you deeply. Love Randy&Lori
Randy&Lori Wunsch
May 5, 2011
I never met a nicer person than Tom, always there to give a helping hand, cook a special meal, share a treasured recipe, help out wherever and whenever needed. I will dearly miss his keen sense of humor, his travel zest for life, and his kind words of encouragement...God's speed to you Dorothy, until you meet again...love, Lorraine and Benito
Lorraine Williams
May 4, 2011
Although we had not seen much of Tom in recent years, it was not uncommon to run into Tom at Costco or Starbucks. He always had a big smile for me, a hug, and of course, a funny story to tell. My heart goes out to Dorothy, Chuck, Tim, and the the rest of the family and friends that loved Tom so.
Ray & Lani Wildman
April 28, 2011
Tom was the absolute best good neighbor anyone could ever be blessed to have. We are saddened for him to go and for your loss too Dorothy. Dave and I are just a phone call away and will have a big huge hug with your name on it today. Strength to you Dot. Love love Shelley and David Taylor
Shelley Taylor
April 28, 2011
I am so sorry that we were not able to be there today. I will always remember Tom fondly. My prayers go with you now Dorothy. Take care!- Nancy Henderson & Imani Walton
Nancy Henderson
April 28, 2011
We will forever remember the friendship of Tom, and you Dorothy, as well. We so regret not coming to visit this last winter during the holidays as we were considering. We will cherish the wonderful highlights and memories of Tom on our visit to Portland while surprise visiting family - Jim, Lori & Randy.
Dale & Kathy Chmielewski
April 27, 2011
I will forever remember Tom. I worked with him from 1986 tp 1998 and he was always caring and fun to be around. I so regret not keeping in touch these past years but Charlie at Safeway would keep me posted. With wonderful memories of Tom, Debbie Carlson
April 27, 2011
Tom was a fabulous guy...funny, cute, could cook, and he was Romeo to Dorothy's Juliet! WOW! What a trip through life you two had! Love and Pug Hugs to you Dot. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tami & Jack
April 27, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Tom "Coop" coming into my shop to have his hats embroidered with Coop. He was always so upbeat and smiling. Take care and God Bless you all. AJ
AJ Young
April 27, 2011
Dorothy and Family, Tom will be greatly missed. May God bless and keep you all.
Love,
Candi Campos
Candi Campos
April 27, 2011
Dear Dorothy and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Tom. You are in my thoughts and prayers and know how much he willl be missed. You are a very special family. God Bless You and keep you. With all my prayers, thoughts nad love to you, Judy
Judy (Woodall) Turner
April 26, 2011
Dorothy, you have lost the love and light of your life, but please remember that he loved you deeply and you were also the love and light of his life. I have also lost not only one of my favorite cousins but a special friend. Tom and I spent one summer together when we were younger and had a great time. He was my protector and best friend that summer. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Jim and Lori will be there for you so lean on them. I love you dearly and will miss Tom because I knew that he was always there. My love always.
Judi Toczik
April 26, 2011
To all the Cooper family and friends, and especially to my dear friend Dorothy: Words are not enough so I wish and offer you all peace, prayers and blessing. Dorothy, lean on your friends for strength and remember how much you are cared about!
Vivian Antes
April 26, 2011
Tom is a wonderful memory of mine growing up in a Safeway family. Tom worked with my dad at the Tower Mall Safeway, where I also worked for a short time. Tom was always so kind to me and my dad thought the world of him. I was in the store so many times and always sought Tom out to have a short visit with. I imagine dad and Tom are up in Heaven talking Safeway! My prayers are with the family and friends as they have lost someone great and Heaven has gained another angel.
Nancy Price Pearson
Nancy Price-Pearson
April 26, 2011
Coop was a salt of the earth kind of guy. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He always enjoyed a good joke and loved to share them as well. I called him Coop deville because he was so smooth, and he was the only one who called me JT. I always looked forward to he and Dorothy's trip to bring us back Walla Walla sweets, and asparagus. Tom was an awesome person, and he will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Jeanie Taylor
April 26, 2011
Dorothy,
Ben and I are deeply saddened by the news of Tom's passing. You and Tom have been in our thoughts in prayers since we saw you at the Red Lobster this past winter.
We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Our love, Eileen and Ben Maxwell
April 26, 2011
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