Gene F. Booms

March 2, 1948 - October 3, 2018

GENE FRANCIS BOOMS, age 70, would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time. Job security is exactly 110 percent. Gene’s new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be driving truck, socializing and fishing. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious. He left detailed instructions for his wife and children to celebrate his mission here, which has now been completed. This is the story of Gene Francis Booms. Gene passed away on October 3, 2018, peacefully with family at the bedside. He was born on March 2, 1948 to the late Clarence and Laura Booms. He married his high school sweetheart, Emily Briolat on September 7, 1968. He worked many years as an over the road semi-truck driver for Booms Silo Co., Roggenbuck Farms and JW Hunt, where he enjoyed God’s creation. He was owner and operator of the Corner Store and ECB Enterprises where he relished visiting the local community. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Emily for 50 years, children: Nadine (John) Wodwaski, Janette (Dave) Painter, Eric (Nicole) Booms and Leah (Chad) Dunneback, 10 awesome grandchildren, three brothers: Robert, Albert and Warren, 3 sisters: Matilda Messing, Charlotte Talaski and Ramona Bell. Gene was preceded in death by his sisters, Judy, Clarice, Barbara, Marilyn, and brothers: Kenneth James and Stephen. Funeral Mass for Gene will be Monday, October 8, 2018 at 12 pm, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation for Gene will be at the church, on Monday, beginning at 10 am until time of services at noon. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Donations can be made to CurePSP to unlock a cure for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy or the Family Discretionary Fund. Memorials can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com