Don Ferrell Gose M.D.

Don Ferrell Gose, M.D.

Don Ferrell Gose, M.D, age 89, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully in his home on July 2, 2011 surrounded by his loved ones, including his new great grandson.

Don was born August 6th, 1921 in Mountain View, MO to Acy Claude (Shorty) and Genevieve Ferrell Gose. He attended Drury College where he met his future wife, Donnealia (Donnie) Thompson, whom he married in 1944.

He completed his medical education at the University of Missouri Medical School and Baylor College of Medicine and served in the Army Medical Corp in Japan prior to settling in Springfield. He served the community as a colorectal surgeon and founding partner of Ferrell-Duncan Clinic until his retirement in 1996.

Don was an avid golfer and long-term member of Hickory Hills Country Club, National Avenue Christian Church, and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple. He was also a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Drury University Basketball was one of his passions. He was a Drury Booster and a Drury Hall of Fame Inductee.

Don was known for his comedic timing, sense of humor and quick wit. He performed over a span of 35 years with the Greene County "Singing Doctors". They raised over half a million dollars in scholarship funds for medical students from the Ozarks.

He is preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Donnie in 1999 and second wife, Doris Roy Gose in 2009.

He is survived by his children, Robert Gose M.D. (Sandy), Lawton, OK; Nancy Gose, Springfield, MO; John Gose (Kim), Leawood, KS; three grandchildren: Bron Gose, Fort Worth, TX; Kathy Gose LaFond M.D., (Jeff) of Ozark, MO; and Jessica Gose, San Antonio, TX; and great grandson, Nicholas LaFond. He is also survived by honorary family members Wally Wetzel, Joy Draeger and his black furry feline sidekick, Malachi.

The family wishes to thank Integrity Home Care, with special thanks to Teresa Yoho and Teresa McFarland for their compassionate service. A heartfelt thank you to Hospice Compassus for their care.

Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel; 1947 East Seminole in Springfield, MO 65804 with Rev. Bill Wear Jr. officiating. No visitation is scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gose Family Fund c/o Community Foundation of the Ozarks, benefiting the Singing Doctors of Springfield Missouri Medical Scholarship Endowment, PO Box 8960, 425 E. Trafficway, Springfield, MO 65801; Hospice Compassus, 1465 E. Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804; or National Avenue Christian Church, 1515 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804.