In Memory Of
Thomas Gigous
Thomas Gigous
Thomas W. Gigous, 79, of Auburn, passed away, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born on July 7, 1926 in Tarkio, MO, the son of Earl and Faye Gigous. The family moved to the Topeka area during his teen years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946.
Tom married Edna Stang on October 6, 1946. She survives. Other survivors include their three daughters, Irene K. Hasenbank, Scranton, KS; Christy L. Rand, Beverly, MA; Cindy L. Halbett, Salem, MA; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad eight years and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company 32 years, retiring July 1, 1986.
Tom enjoyed gardening, woodworking and was an avid fisherman.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Gigous will lie in state after 12:00 noon Friday at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1821 SW 37th Street, Topeka, 66611 or the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, 66604. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.PenwellGabel.com
He was born on July 7, 1926 in Tarkio, MO, the son of Earl and Faye Gigous. The family moved to the Topeka area during his teen years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946.
Tom married Edna Stang on October 6, 1946. She survives. Other survivors include their three daughters, Irene K. Hasenbank, Scranton, KS; Christy L. Rand, Beverly, MA; Cindy L. Halbett, Salem, MA; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad eight years and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company 32 years, retiring July 1, 1986.
Tom enjoyed gardening, woodworking and was an avid fisherman.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Gigous will lie in state after 12:00 noon Friday at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1821 SW 37th Street, Topeka, 66611 or the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, 66604. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.PenwellGabel.com
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, February 3, 2006
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Saturday, February 4, 2006
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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