David J Gaskins' Obituary
David Gaskins, 65, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas with his wife Janette by his side. David was born March 25, 1955 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Jack and Betty Gaskins.
After graduating High School, David went on to graduate from Loyola University in New Orleans with 2 degrees; Quality Control and Electronics. He moved to Chanute in 2006 where he was the Quality Control Manager for Kustom Signals for several years. He also worked for S & K Industries for 2 years when he became ill and he and Janette returned home to Chanute.
On February 28, 2014 he married Janette Chandler. Janette survives at their home. Dave enjoyed traveling, music, spending time with friends and family.
Including his wife Janette, David is survived by:
One Step-Daughter, Ginger Nelson (Robert) of Iola, Kansas
Five Step-Grandchildren:
Garron Gean (Ema) of Iola, Kansas
Ryan Gean (McKenzie) of Chanute, KANSAS
Kyle Alan Ysusi of Kansas City, Kansas
Halle Rae Klotz of Iola, Kansas
Cav Earl Nelson of Iola, Kansas
Five Great-Children
Two Sisters:
Dori Smith and Deanne Gaskins
One Niece
David was preceded in death by his parents, Step-Daughters, Season Gean and Jessie Marie
Cremation has been requested. the family is planning to have a Visitation on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 5-7 at Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland Chanute, Kansas. Memorials have been suggested to Neighbor To Neighbor and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720
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