Louis Gaignat

Memorial services for Louis “Norm” Gaignat, 89, Shawnee, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee,
Mr. Gaignat died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at his home.
He was born in Turner and farmed until the flood of 1951. He then worked as a machinist for Boise Cascade. He retired in 1986.
Mr. Gaignat was an Army veteran of World War II. He was an avid bowler and once missed a perfect game by one pin. He loved to garden and had a passion for his tomatoes and his mani-cured yard.
He married Ova Harbour on April 14, 1948 in Muncie. She survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Jeanette (Stephen) Vanderfeltz, Las Vegas; two sons, Jim (Debbie) Gaignat, Stilwell, and John (Lisa) Gaignat, Shawnee, KS; four grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday before the services. The family suggests memorials to Crossroads Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.
Online condolences can be made at amosfamily.com.