Paul "Allan" Pool, 80, passed away at home, as he wished, on October 16th, 2023. His wife of 54 years, Janet, and daughters were with him as he transitioned into a place of peace. Allan had a robust life, with a broad range of milestones. He grew up in a rural area of Missouri - loved basketball and exploring the countryside. After high school graduation, he went on a summer-long wheat harvest, traveling from the Canada border to New Mexico in a modified school bus, working for various farmers. He always had a smile on his face as he described this period - lots of hard work; and his first time exploring this much of the country. And more than a few crazy stories! After the wheat harvest, he entered the US Army. He completed 2 enlistments - one in Korea and Germany; and, one in Vietnam, proudly serving during the Vietnam War. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, Allan utilized the GI bill to earn his college degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Missouri. What came next was a vast career spanning 30 years. He established the first clinic to treat chronic pain east of the Mississippi in East Lansing, MI; built a rehabilitation center and sports complex for Sparrow Hospital System in Lansing, MI (something he would do again for Westview Hospital in Indianapolis); treated countless patients in all manner of need; and, progressed in positions from staff Physical Therapist to executive leader within the hospital. After he retired, Allan became affiliated with many organizations in the Indianapolis area, including Indianapolis Lodge 669; member of West Side Chapter No 138; Forrest A Wakeman Council No 110; the William G Bray Commandery No 65 Knights Templer; American Legion and VFW. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, teacher and friend. He will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Faye Pool, and sister, Marsha Pool. He is survived by his wife, Janet; daughters Julia Pool and Jennifer (Jason) Duey; grandchildren Brianna Marie Duey, Jason Scott Duey, II, and Joshua Allan Duey; brother Greg (Tess) Pool. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Hoover officiating. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
