Birth date: Oct 4, 1981 Death date: Aug 9, 2025
Dana Leigh Gosselin went home to Heaven at the age of 43 on Saturday, August 9, 2025, after a brave fight with Appendix Cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 4, 1981, to her parents Jan Kilpatrick and James Word. Sh Read Obituary
Sending thoughts and prayers to her family during this difficult time.
Dana was a wonderful childhood friend. I remember spending many days with her and Jan, Jim, and Ellen in Fruitport. One of my favorite, yet still terrifying memories is when her dad woke us up by putting her pet rat under the blankets in her bed. My heart is pounding just writing about it! We laughed about it for quite some time.
While we lost touch as we went our separate ways in life, she will always be remembered as someone who filled my childhood with boundless joy and laughter.
Dana always had that extra touch that showed she cared. I worked for her at Olive Garden for about 3years & I’ll never forget her making me this laminated sign (that I still have) for my going away cake. She was known for being a very kind soul & always met you with a smiling face. She made an impact on a lot of people during her time at OG! My thoughts go to the family & close friends at this time. 💙
I wish we had more time growing our friendship, but the time that we did have, I learned that you were the most beautiful, kind, generous, thoughtful, and caring person. All of our meaningful conversations and sitting and watching our boys play sports was something that I very much enjoyed with you. I’m going to miss you so much! Watching our boys play won’t be the same without you there, but I promise we will be cheering for your sweet son just as you would! Your light lives on through your beautiful amazing children. Until we meet again, beautiful friend.
Dana was such a kind and loving person. Everyone loved to work with her. Dana was a true motivator. She made everyone else motivated and smile too. She was beautiful inside and out. She will be missed but never forgotten ❤️
Loving memories
Kathy Trosko
What a beautiful soul lost. I think of our talks in the OG office, young 18 year old me trying to figure out life. You were a second mother to me during those times and I will never forget the conversations we had. Say hi to our girl Taryn. You will be missed by so many Dana. 💛
She was one of the best managers i’ve ever had. She took time to explain the simplest things. Took time to listen, She was so genuine 🥹
