Barbara Goble

Barbara M. Goble, one of five children of Merle Keith Goble and Olive Luree (Ross) Goble, was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on April 19, 1926. Barbara grew up in Omaha where she attended Casterlar and Vinton High Schools. Following school, Barbara and friend, Arthur McCowan, traveled to Minnesota where Barbara worked as a cook. In 1953, the couple were married and in 1959 moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa. They later divorced.

Barbara enjoyed caring for her home and also worked in Home Healthcare. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed playing bingo, watching football, crocheting, and visiting the casinos.

In 2007, Barbara moved to the Lutheran Home in Omaha, Nebraska, where she died on November 26, 2010, at the age of 84 years, 7 months, and 7 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Merle Christensen, Dorothy Currin, and Audrey Bassett; and brother, William "Bill" Goble.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.