Born 1944 in Oak Park, IL to Dr. Clarence “Bud” Walls and Mary Collins, Gene graduated from Cornell College and Indiana University’s School of Medicine before practicing as an orthopedic surgeon at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI for many years. A beloved physician, Gene took joy in helping others. He was dedicated to the underdog, to those less fortunate, and to any who could use a hand. He taught with great humor, learned with humility, and served with deep faith. Gene was devoted to his family, and this loving husband, father, grandfather, and teacher will be dearly missed.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Corinne, his three children Amy, Laura, and Kevin; his six grandchildren, Ryan, Ella, Jack, Lucy, Ben, and Mya; his brother Steve, and his sisters Janice, and Georgia.
Gene’s family would like to express a special Thank You to Dr. Gary Humphries for his years of heartfelt kindness and support.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 16th 2015 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Lake, 480 152nd Ave., Holland MI 49424. Father Charles Hall will be officiating. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 15th, 2015 from 6:00-8:00pm with wake prayers at 7:30pm at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Food Pantry, 480 152nd Ave., Holland MI 49424, or Esperanca, 1911 W. Earll Dr., Phoenix AZ 85015.
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