"Coop and I served together in the U.S. Navy. We enjoyed liberty all over the Orient most memorably, Nagasaki, Japan. We even went to Tan San Nhut, Vietnam together. I am sorry that when I finally got around to looking him up, I found this obituary. Fair sailing Coop. Your shipmate, SJ Montoya,the Spanish Terror will see you again"
In loving memory of
James Coopman
October 18, 2011
James L. Coopman, 67, Little Suamico, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at home surrounded by his family. Born August 29, 1940 to the late Lionel and Mabel (Gauthier) Coopman. Jim attended St. Norbert College and the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. He served his country in the U. S. Navy on the U. S. S. Hancock from 1965 to l967. On May 9, 1970 he married Linda Allen. Jim owned Bayside Oil Company. He retired from the U. S. Post Office in 2003. He loved camping, classic cars, riding motorcycle, sitting on the porch with his neighbors, mowing the church lawn and homemade hot fudge on Sundays at home. Most of all, he loved and cherished the time spent with his family. Throughout his illness, Jim always maintained an inspiring, positive attitude, sense of humor and watched over his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; his five children that he loved dearly, Kara, Aaron, Dustin, Dirk and Drew Coopman; one sister, Ann (Gary) Bieda; one brother, Michael (Marie) Coopman; four sisters-in-law, Kim (Dave) Szela; Joette (Chris) Hillberg; Renee (Todd) Curl; and Teri (Jason) Allen-Waters; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 18, at Lyndahl Funeral Home where a parish wake service will take place at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will continue after 10:00 A.M. Thursday at St. Pius Catholic Church, Little Suamico, where the Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Gary Dantinne officiating. Full military honors to follow. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Little Suamico. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.
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