Thomas Cooley

THOMAS COOLEY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Thomas Leonard Cooley, 53, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 15, 2007, at his home. He was born February 17, 1953, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Leonard Gibson Cooley and YaVonne Kathleen Postel Cooley. At age 4, the family moved to Kuna, Idaho where he attended Kuna grade schools and graduated from Meridian High School. He lived in the Kuna, Nampa and Meridian areas for 14 years and in Idaho Falls the past 35 years. He married Alice Marie Siwka September 8, 1998. He worked many years as Parts Manager for Ellsworth Dodge, then for RonSayer Motors, as parts man at NAPA Auto Parts, all in Idaho Falls. At the time of his death, he was employed with Harley Davidson of Idaho Falls. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and golf. Survivors include: Wife: Alice Marie Cooley, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kevin (Tana) Cooley, Missoula, MT Brother: Robert Joseph (Ronda) Cooley, Meridian, ID Sister: Teresa (Jim) Henderson, Featherville, ID Sister: Catherine (Jack) Hickman, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Debra (Matt) Lagenor, Round Lake Park, IL and 1 Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at the Woodruff 1st Ward, 1660 - 12th Street, with Bishop LaMar Densley officiating. The family will visit with friends from10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. ------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Robert Cooley odie878@msn.com You were my only brother and though many miles led us apart, you knew I loved you very much. Tomorrow at your funeral I will tell the world of your goodness. Fairwell my brother for now, but one day I will see you, mom, and dad again. God Bless Ben & Deena Surerus Ben worked with Tom at Ron Sayer Dodge for many years. Our hearts go out to all of the family in this sad time.