Ferne Pool
Ferne Louise Gonseth was born in Oklahoma on May 30, 1916, to Frank B. and Irene Philby Gonseth. She passed away on March 2, 2010, at Elm Crest Retirement Center in Harlan.
The family moved from Oklahoma to Clarke County, where Ferne received her education. She married Robert Morrow Pool in Holton, Kan. in 1938, and two sons were born to this union.
They moved to Osceola in 1949. Ferne was active in the United Methodist Church, helping serve dinners whenever called upon. She enjoyed her membership in the Eastern Star, and served many offices there, including Worthy Matron. She was proud to have been a member for more than 60 years.
After Bob’s death in 1987, Ferne spent a few years in Osceola, then moved to Harlan.
Graveside funeral services were held on Friday, March 5, 2010, 10 a.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery in Osceola.
Memorials may be directed to Osceola Public Library or Hospice of Central Iowa in Osceola.
