Timothy Goosen

Timothy “Tim” Goosen, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2025, at St Catherine’s North in Fargo, North Dakota. Tim was born in Crookston, Minnesota on December 3, 1956, the son of William R. and Genevieve (Lefaivre) Goosen. He grew up in Euclid, Minnesota, where he was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and attended Euclid Elementary School. When he was thirteen, the family moved to Crookston where he graduated from Central High School. He then began working at Riverview Hospital in the dietary department as a cook and baker. For the past 30 years, Tim was employed as a job coach at the Occupational Development Center. He truly enjoyed his career and had become a trusted mentor and friend to so many who trained with him. One of his favorite ‘away from work’ pastimes was playing bingo.

Tim is survived by his two brothers and sister: Tom (Susan) Goosen of Fargo, ND, Neil Goosen of Crookston, MN, and Shirley Woinarowicz of Fargo, ND; and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Genevieve Goosen; brother, Bill Goosen; nephew Tommy Goosen; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Memorial Service for Timothy Goosen will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception in Crookston, Minnesota with Msgr. David Baumgartner, presiding. Visitation with the family will be held one-hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place at Oakdale Cemetery Ossuarium, on Tuesday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m.