Thomas Harold Cottier Sr. was born on October 7, 1962, in Rushville, NE to William Cottier, Jr. and Cecelia “Sisterbabe” (Shangreau) Cottier. Thomas made his journey to the Spirit World on March 15, 2023, at his home in Pine Ridge, SD.
Thomas is survived by his daughters, Ashley Cottier, Brandy Cottier, Cherie Cottier and Miracle Cottier; sons, Thomas Cottier, Jr., Teejay Cottier, Ron Martin and Marco Cottier; brother, James “Jim” Cottier; hunka brother, Wes Shangreau; aunts/uncle, Emma Gallego and Tom & Ann Conroy; grandchildren, Tommee Cottier, Tyra Cottier, Trenton Cottier, Taylin, Kinleigh and Riverly Cottier, Tarryn Wilson, Takara Cottier, Marsha Lynn Janis, Diana and Mia Long Visitor, an unborn grandbaby, Caylee McLaughlin, Rylan & Kaelyn Puckett, Liam Whirlwind Horse, Lyla Cottier, and Laelyn Cottier; and great grandchildren, Nyal and Xavier Middletent.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, William Cottier, Jr and Cecelia “Sisterbabe” (Shangreau) Cottier; brothers, Darrell Cottier, Jerry Cottier, Sr., Benita (Feather Earring) Cottier and Dean Cottier; grandparents, William Cottier, Sr., Mary (Nelson) Cottier, Martin and Louise (Jones) Shangreau; and niece, Whisper Cottier.
Pallbearers will be Steve “Mr. Bean” Swallow, Monte “Swamper” Tibbitts, Tommy “Big Tom” Red Hawk, Darrell “Gup” Red Shirt, Charlie “Chicken Legs” Standing Bear, Ben “Dover” Brewer, Billy Joe Patton, Sage Richards, Larry Martin and Alton Adams.
Honorary pallbearers Antonia Pulliam & Kids, LaFawn Conroy & Bill Ringing Shield, Big Rich Red Hawk, Julie Shangreau, Shannon Richards, Irene Tuttle, Letoy Tapio & Family, Nick Cottier, Emma Gallego & Family, Lisa, Susan, and Char Schrader & Families, Brandon Shangreau, Lawrence Two Bulls, Steve Shangreau Sr., Steve Shangreau Jr., Travis Big Crow, Willy Pond, Baby Lon, Lyndon Stone, Daus Rabbit, Leann Rabbit, Manuel Rodriguez, Denise Clifford, Marlanna Holiday, “Boob” Shots, Jason Bettelyoun, Marsha Tibbitts, Melvin Tibbitts, Jace & Jhet Janis, Alice Hunter & Family, Jamie & BJ Plenty Arrows, Jessica Shortbull, Eric Anduja, Sherry Martin, “Gummer” Garnier, Arlene Brewer, Big Tony Brewer & Family, Darrell Martin, Emma Brewer, Jay Thompson, Francine & Richie Big Crow & Families, Ann Beane, Rosie Beane, Entire Cottier Families, Shangreau Families, Gallego Families, White Eyes Families, Eagle Elk Families, Janis Families, Watters Families, Waters Families, Cortier Families, Swallow Families, Colhoff Families, Pourier Families, Ecoffey Families, Richards Families, Apple Families, All Past & Current Pine Ridge School Bus Drivers – The Dog Pound, Pine Ridge School, Pine Ridge IHS ER, Avera ICU, OLAR Flight Team, and All Family and Friends.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Pine Ridge School Elementary Gym in Pine Ridge, SD
Funeral Services: 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Pine Ridge School Elementary Gym in Pine Ridge, SD
Officiating: To Be Announced
Burial Services: Holy Cross Episcopal Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SD
Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD