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1946
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2023
Thomas Cooper Obituary
September 15, 1946 - July 16, 2023
Placerville, California - Tom passed away peacefully from complications due to Alzheimer's Disease. He spent his last nine months at The Courte at Citrus Heights where he received loving care.
Tom was raised in Davis, CA, the eldest child of Tom and Elaine Cooper. He graduated from UCD (1968) and UCD Law School (1973). Tom married Holly Bowen in 1969. They raised their two children in Davis while Tom practiced law, Construction Litigation, at Downey Brand in Sacramento. In 1998, they moved to Sacramento to begin establishing their vineyard and winery in Placerville. In 2001, Tom and Holly, along with their daughter Carrie and son-in-law Josh opened Holly's Hill Vineyards.
Tom enjoyed fishing, hiking, skiing and boating. He loved his trips to Lake Tahoe and to his cabin in Strawberry.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Holly, son Scott Cooper (Vickie), daughter Carrie Bendick (Josh), grandchildren Marin, Isabel, Esme and Darwin, his sisters Sue Mefford (Steve) and Cindy Evans (Scott), brother Stan Cooper (Valerie) and many nieces and nephews. Tom will be missed by all.
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Patrick Lanius
September 3, 2023
So sorry to hear of Tom´s passing. He was a stalwart colleague & will be missed.
Norma Paterson
August 12, 2023
I worked with Tom at Downey Brand. He was very professional but a lot of fun! He was very proud of Holly's Hill and it really was a special place. And the wine was darn good too! Rest in peace Tom.
Fondly,
Norma Paterson
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