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Joseph Gose Obituary
Joseph Monk Gose died on January 6, 2014, in Riverton, Wyoming. We was 99 years old. Mr. Gose was born in Alvord, Texas, September 28, 2014, to Joseph Martin Gose, M.D. and Stella Monk Gose. He married Clara Harriet Volz with whom he had four children: Roger Lamar Gose, M.D., Sylvia Jo Gose, Frank Joseph Gose, Ed.D., and Martha Ann Gose. Mr. Gose lived most of his life in San Antonio, Texas, where he taught shop at Brackenridge High School, was principal of Harry Rogers Junior High School and was an administrator within the San Antonio School District. A talented craftsman, Joseph built a home for his mother in Corpus Christie, designed and constructed an elaborate fort for his Wyoming grandchildren, and generated several inventions. Following retirement he enjoyed being outdoors, especially with his grandchildren Roger Jr., Ben, and Leah. Together they often hiked his beloved Three Mountain property in the Texas hill country. In his eighties Mr. Gose hiked the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming with his grandsons, carrying a backpack, fishing and sleeping on the ground with the "boys." Following Clara's death, Mr. Gose married Billie Stallings. She preceded him in death in 2008. Joseph Monk Gose was a loving husband, a caring father, and the world's best grandfather. He is survived by his son Roger Lamar Gose, M.D. and wife Barbara, son Frank Joseph Gose, Ed.D. and wife Sandra, three grandchildren Roger, Jr., Ben and wife Susan, and Leah Gose, as well as four great grandchildren Matthew Roger, Lillian Martha, William Joseph, and Gage Evan.
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2014, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, TX. Visitation will start at 1:00 pm, followed by a brief service at 2:00 pm. Burial, following the service, will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to either:
The Gose Health Science Scholarship at Central Wyoming College
C/O Davis Funeral Home
2203 West Main Street
Riverton, WY 82501
Or
The First United Methodist Church of Decatur
In Memory of Joseph Gose in Dedication to the Stained Glass Fund
PO Box 302
Decatur, TX 76234
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Betti Gregoire
January 23, 2014
A man`s great life is of great comfort.
Our family lived across the street from Mr. Goes for approx. 10 years (1963-1972). I remember the wonderful fish pond he built in his backyard. Often I would sit and watch the giant (to me) goldfish and feel at peace. I also remember being sent to his office at Roger's Jr. High and he was strict, but with kindness and understanding. May your family find peace in your time of sorrow.
Betti (Mazurek) Gregoire
eddie gonzales
January 15, 2014
I was a student at Rogers Jr Highschool from 1971 to 1974 Mr Gose was our principal.
He kept us kids in line but he was a fair and compassiont man. He loved his school kids and always found time to talk to all of us and knew our first names.
I remember he always would make announcments over the P.A system every school morning to encourage us to do our best.
After every football game we won he would also ring a cow bell much to our delight.
He organized many student activities on his own time like the ecology club, It was a long time ago and most of our teachers from that time are gone but I have many good memories of Rogers Jr High and Mr Gose and his vice principal Mr Lieb.
I went on to become a San Antonio police officer in 1980 to today. Many years later I ran into Mr Gose at the SAISD Main office and he still remembered my first name.
Det Eddie Gonzales
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eddie gonzales
Roger Gose
January 13, 2014
Thank you all for your memories and kind words. I am Roger Gose Jr. His eldest grandson. He did have a long and very well lived life.
jeff Haese
January 12, 2014
I was a student at Rodgers Jr, high and Mr Gose was a fine man... I probally gave him too much greif, by he was always fair. I have fond memories of him.. God Bless Joe Gose!!! He had a nice long life, and for that i am happy!!!
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Evelyn Darby-jacobs
January 11, 2014
Mr. Goose was my first principal in 1968, and he taught me so much. If we were not going to be in school due to illness, we had to call him that morning and explain exactly why! Although he was a very strict principal, he knew how to enjoy his faculty and staff at our parties at Christmas or at the Knights of Columbus hall. We all had so much fun, and he loved those parties! As a first year teacher, he was exactly what I needed, and I have never forgotten him. My thoughts are with all of you. Evelyn Darby Jacobs
Pam Black Brenner
January 11, 2014
My brothers & I attended Rogers while Mr. Gose was principal & my mom worked for him as secretary before he moved to Central Office, always remember him as someone who valued our education above all, when heading for Christmas break he would make a loud speaker announcement to staff that they should assign lots of homework esp term papers so we could keep up our studies during the break! I always hated that reminder but he had our education always upmost in his plans for us all to attend college & make something of ourselves, bless him for that!
Sr. Ann Pennington
January 10, 2014
How well I remember Mr. Gose when I taught at Rogers Junior High School in the early 1970's. He was an outstanding principal and an excellent role model as an educator.
January 10, 2014
I was a student at Rogers Middle School when Mr. Gose was Principal. He was highly thought of by my family. I also had the good fortune of being friends with his daughter Martha. I hope the family finds comfort with their memories of him. Becky Goss Collins
Robert Escobedo
January 10, 2014
My prayers are with the Gose Family at this time of great sorrow. Mr. Gose was our Principal at Rogers Jr High and he always treated us with fairness, respect and the board of education when necessary. May you rest in peace. The ninth grade class of 1972.
January 10, 2014
I remember Mr. Gose as my principal at Rogers Middle School. He 'saw' each student and was personally attentive to any need they have. that was a LONG time ago - attended there the first year it opened as partial elementary school, and returned for 7th, 8th and 9th. - but I remember him to this day. I'm sure his family is feeling a great loss of this very special man. Candy Hajek
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