Gene David Goulooze

Gene David Goulooze entered his heavenly home early Sunday morning, June 9, 2024.  He joined his dear wife, Ruth who preceded him in 2012.   He was born February 18, 1928 to Martin and Kate Goulooze in Rockford Michigan. He lived most of his life in Grand Rapids until 2014 when he moved with his son to Jackson, TN.

During his young adult life, he worked hard and became a successful businessman. Eventually, he became Vice President of F.W. Grotenhuis Underwriters. Following that he was CEO/CFO of the Sonneveldt Company.

Gene was a faithful servant of his Lord and Savior. He served for many years on the boards of Gospel Films, Grand Rapids Youth for Christ, and Bibles for India. After retirement in the 1990’s, he founded New Creation Prison Ministries. Through this ministry he fulfilled his passion to reach the lost with the redemptive love of Jesus. He authored Paths Worth Choosing, a devotional for inmates used in prisons across the country.

He is survived by a daughter Janet (Jim) Brown and a son David (Kathy) Goulooze. Six grandchildren: Kristin (Brad) Riley, Kate (Mark) Hanna, Ben Brown (Erica), Betsy (Colton) Martinez, Sally (Juan) Hernandez, Nick Goulooze and twelve great grandchildren. Also, a dear friend, Janie Hickman.

Gene will be remembered for his wise counsel, always speaking the truth, generosity to family and numerous Christian organizations as well as being a faithful prayer warrior.   But, most importantly he will be remembered for his love for sharing Jesus with everyone. Countless lives were changed because of his willingness to be used by God.

SERVICES: A visitation honoring Gene’s life will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Arrington Funeral Directors beginning at 5:00 p.m. and continuing until 7:00 p.m.

Visitation in Michigan will be Monday July 1, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. continuing until 2:00 p.m. at Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Services, 4291 Cascade Rd SE Grand Rapids. Friends are welcome to join the family for internment following visitation at Graceland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts be sent to: New Creation Prison Ministries

2660 Horizon Dr SE Suite 205    Grand Rapids, MI  49546 or online giving at: newcreationspm.org  

Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305

731.668.1111     arringtonfuneraldirectors.com