Adaline Irene Gosen

Adaline Irene Gosen, devoted wife and mother of nine, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family on February 4, 2018, just five months after her husband of 64 years, Jack, passed away. She was 89. Adaline is survived by her brother Bill Dorcy (Pat) of Dallas, TX, her children, Anne Nakai (Kazuo) of Newark, John Gosen Jr. of Union City, Frank Gosen of Union City, Ted Gosen (Terri) of Poway, James Gosen (Diana) of Fremont, Mary Martin (Jim) of Fremont, Cathy Gambee (Mike) of Hillsboro, OR, and Joe Gosen (Nicky) of Bellingham, WA. Her son, Paul Gosen, preceded her in death in 1994. Sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive her — with a third great grandchild soon to be born and named, Adaline in honor of her. Adaline was born on June 28, 1928, to Frank and Irene Dorcy of Kelly Lake, Minnesota. She spent her childhood in towns like Sandstone, Hibbing and Duluth. She graduated with a B.S. in Nursing from College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, and started her career as a pediatric nurse. In 1952 she met her future husband, Jack. They married in 1953 and started their family soon after. By 1965 they had nine children and Adaline then became the “nurse” to all of her children for the ensuing years. She was unwaveringly committed to raising their special needs son, Paul, and dedicated much of her day tending to him for 34 years. Paul was the inspiration that led Adaline and Jack to work with other parents during the 1960s to establish the Dawn School in Fremont, which was an educational and occupational facility for handicapped children and adults. Adaline eagerly planned the annual family camping trips each summer with Jack. In the great outdoors she effortlessly demonstrated her skills as an angler, a swimmer, and a Marshmallow roaster. Adaline had a creative spark, as well, which she expressed through fabric and food. She loved to sew, do upholstery, and needlepoint. She enjoyed quilting with her daughter, Mary, and was a member of the Mission Peak Quilters. She was a wonderful cook who went to great lengths to prepare meals that brought the entire family together for dinner each night. The birthday celebrations for her children and grandchildren almost always featured one of her custom cakes with elaborately decorated designs. Adaline was liked by everybody. She had an infectious laugh and certainly had the “gift of gab." She loved engaging in conversation with anybody who crossed her path — friends and strangers alike. A parishioner of Holy Spirit Church since 1960, she rarely missed Sunday Mass until this past year when it became difficult for her to get out and about. She will be missed by all. A visitation and vigil service will take place at Fremont Chapel of the Roses in Fremont on Thursday, February 15 from 5-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Church on Friday, February 16 at 10am, followed by a reception and then a burial at Chapel of the Chimes. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Special Olympics of Northern California in honor of Adaline Gosen. (https://sonc.org/)

Adaline Irene Gosen

June 28, 1928 - February 4, 2018