Thomas Victor "Bomber" Cooper, 42, of Vermillion, SD died Sunday, March 20, 2011. Funeral Mass held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2011 at St. Joseph Center chapel, Queen of Peace, Trinity Heights. Honorary Pallbearers Twenty-four nieces and nephews of their favorite Uncle B Joe Ross, Ashland, OR Jessica Ross, Phoenix, AZ Sarah (Holtorf) Netolicky, Cedar Rapids, IA Michelle (Merrigan) Hinseth, Vermillion, SD Ben Ross, Phoenix, AZ Jennifer Merrigan, Milwaukee, WI Jennifer Cooper, Oklahoma City, OK Adam Cooper, Phoenix, AZ Gregg Adam (G.A.) Kimbrough, Omaha, NE Amanda Cooper, Kansas City, MO Timm Cooper, Sheridan, WY Nick Cooper, Fort Dodge, IA Nichelle Kimbrough, Jacksonville FL Jon Kimbrough, Omaha, NE Ben Cooper, North Liberty, IA Patricia Merrigan, Denver, CO Aly Cooper, Eagan, MN Cassie Kimbrough, Omaha, NE Erica Johnson, Vermillion, SD Jordan Resch, Ashland, OR Allee Cooper, Eagle, ID Marc Cooper, Eagle, ID Courtney Johnson, Vermillion, SD Jeremiah Johnson, Vermillion, SD Survivors include Bernard "Beanie" and Ruby Cooper, Tom's siblings: Gary Allen Cooper, LeMars, IA, Mike and Sandy (Hergenreter) Cooper, North Liberty, IA Kathy Cooper, Phoenix, AZ, Pat and Anita (Charlson) Cooper, Eagan, MN Tim and Peggy (Nordyke) Cooper, Eagle, ID, Mary (Cooper) and Nick Merrigan, Vermillion, SD, Linda Cooper, Omaha, NE, Chris (Cooper) and Craig Johnson, Vermillion, SD, 24 nieces and nephews, seven great nieces and nephews, special friend Shelby Goodwin and daughter Tasha. Tom was preceded in death by his grandparents Victor and Malinda Cooper and Thomas and Albertine Jordahl. Thomas Cooper was born February 18, 1969 in Algona, IA - the son of Bernard and Ruby (Jordahl) Cooper. Throughout his life he resided in Sioux City, IA, Vermillion, SD, Terre Haute, IN, Yankton, SD, and Piedmont, SD. Tom "Bomber" was an accomplished plumber and took great pride in his work. Bomber lived his last 14 years in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. His love for the outdoors and the people of the area was evident. He loved camping and fishing, music and dancing. Bomber was passionate about athletics enjoying a State Record in the High Jump in Indiana in 1986. In addition to his track success, Tom played football in high school and college, and was a wrestler. It would be hard to know Bomber without knowing of his deep love for the Chicago Bears (DA BEARS). Tom graduated from West Vigo High School, Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1987. His "Almost" Maters include: Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, and Morningside College, Sioux City, IA. Tom "Bomber" touched countless lives in his time on this earth. He was a friend to so many. His quick wit was known by anyone who had the fortune of meeting him. His infectious smile and laugh will be missed by all who knew him. Uncle B was particularly loved so dearly by all his nieces and nephews. He easily held the coolest' and favorite uncle title. Many a family gathering would include listening to favorite songs and a demo of his sweet' dance moves Memorial contributions may be made to Queen of Peace, Inc, 2505 33rd Street, Sioux City, IA 51108. "I have only slipped away into the next room, I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Play, smile, think of me. All is well."