Rose Mary (Gouin) Bowler, 65, of Kalamazoo Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:15PM, Friday, July 31st, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, with her Daughter and Son at her side. She was born December 7th, 1954 in Escanaba, Michigan, to Robert and Loretta (Sherlock) Gouin.
Surviving is her daughter, Stacey (Bowler) Strong of Kalamazoo, Mark (Sarah) Bowler of Allegan, three grand children; Alyssa, Kaitlyn, and Tyler Bowler, and her Beloved dog, Jack and grand dog, Princess Snowdrift.
Also surviving are her Siblings; Her brother Steve Gouin of Kalamazoo, MI, her sister Joy (Michael Franklin) Gouin of Richland, MI, her sister Lynette (Thomas) Rice of Galesburg, MI, her brother David (Lisa) Gouin of Comstock, MI, her sister Diane (Gouin) Hostetler, of Galesburg, MI, sister in law Carol Gouin of Kalamazoo, MI; and several nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother Michael Gouin, an infant daughter, and Jo Slusher, a special friend of the family.
Rose was a devoted Mother and the Best "Grammie" Ever!
Rose was always devoted to helping others. This was evident in the jobs she worked. She worked a variety of different jobs. Most of her working life was spent around people. She spent many years as a nurses aide, and doing home health care. Her work was not just a job to her. The people she worked with/ for became her family.
She was adventurous and had a zest for life! Through many struggles she always came out even stronger than before and with a more powerful testimony. She was such a forgiving person.
She went where others wouldn't dare! She did this always with others in mind. She went on a Mission trip to one of the most dangerous places in the world; The Democratic Republic of the Congo. She went on a Mission trip to Jamaica, and she went on a Mission Trip to S. Dakota, where she ministered to the Native Americans. She was involved in other Missions teams, and was an avid Prayer Warrior!
Over the years she attended different Churches and always loved being involved in Ministry and Prayer.
Over recent years her Church home has been Radiant Church Richland/Portage Campuses. She plugged into any group she felt God was leading her to.
Rose has been an inspiration to many!
Our family would like to thank all the Specialists that cared for mom during her final days in the Covid ICU at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Especially the Nurses that spent so much time with her during such a difficult situation for their love, compassion and strength.
In lieu of flowers …Please donate to Hillside Learning and Behavior Center, 212 Grove Street, Allegan, MI 49010
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August, 15th starting at 11:00AM for Family and close friends. Please RSVP Stacey at stacart1@yahoo.com or Mark @ SM10AK@yahoo.com. The Memorial Service will be recorded for later viewing, for those that cannot make it.