Rose Mary Bowler (Gouin)

Rose Mary Bowler (Gouin) 65, Kalamazoo, MI Friday Went to her Lord and Savior after 14 days in the hospital fighting Covid-19 Rose Mary was born December 7th, 1954 in Escanaba, Michigan, to Robert and Loretta (Sherlock) Gouin. She grew up on the East side of Kalamazoo, where She attended St. Mary's Catholic Elementary, Northeastern Junior High, and Kalamazoo Central High School. She did not complete her Senior year, as she was chasing other dreams. She proudly earned her Diploma from Parchment in 1983. Rose was a devoted Mother and the Best "Grammie" Ever! she 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! 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. 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. In lieu of flowers …Please donate to Hillside Learning and Behavior Center, 212 Grove Street, Allegan, MI 49010 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 so many. https://memorials.simplycremationservice.com/rose-bowler/4290762/obituary.php https://memorials.simplycremationservice.com/rose-bowler/4290762/obituary.php