Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Gouge, Lynn (Lynas) December 30, 2022
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat. January 7, 2023

                                 GOUGE

Lynn Gouge, age 81, with family by her side, went to be with the Lord on 
December 30th, 2022. She was born in Detroit to parents Alfred and Reba Lynas, 
and later, step-dad Thurskin (Skip) Bulgin. 

Lynn's love of animals began with the horse named Penny she owned as a child. As 
a adult she rescued every stray dog and cat that crossed her path and cherish 
her backyard wildlife.

She worked as a legal secretary until marrying Tom Carter Gouge and raising wo 
daughters. Her love of community led her to become the Chairman of the Planning 
Commission for Commerce Township. Later, her family moved to Ionia,Michigan to 
become the owners of Tom Carter Motor Sales. There she acted as receptionist, 
secretary and anything else needed to hold it together. In retirement, she 
served as Board Member and Lead Kitchen Angel at Unity Church which she loved 
dearly, and always enjoyed the theater and symphony.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her 
daughters Dale Marie James, Kathleen West, son-in-law Todd, grandson Carter, and 
cat Lulu.

Please join us for A Celebration of Life held at Fredrick Meijer Gardens in 
Grand Rapids on January 18, 2023,a t 11 a.m. with luncheon following.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Ionia County Animal Shelter are welcome. 



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