Winnie was born in Topeka, Kansas, and came to Effingham in 1955 after marrying her husband, Robert (Bob) Hall, a third-generation member of the Farmington Christian Church. She was baptized into the church on November 16, 1958, and treasured the many years she spent worshiping and sharing fellowship with family and friends.
A devoted farm wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Winnie loved her rural life and the Farmington community. Her gentle spirit and enduring love leave a lasting imprint on all who knew her. May her memory be a reminder of the quiet, steadfast faith she lived each day.
In her memory, gifts were made by friends and family
For helping preserve this sacred place and the stories it holds
Alfred Gigstad was born and raised on the Gigstad Farm north of Lancaster Kansas. He learned farming and some Norwegian heritage lessons while growing up on the farm.
He attended Bell School for eight years, and earned a (2) year certificate for an animal wellness course at Kansas State.
After marriage to Irene Linscott, he went into construction and iron work. He became a member of Farmington Christian Church later in life. Irene had grown up in the Farmington Christian Church where he became a member and attended with his wife and three children.
He served on the board many years.
He was a kind, hard working man who loved all people and never met a stranger. His knowledge of construction and iron work was an asset helping him earn a livelihood for his family.
Susan Irene Linscott was born on the Linscott farm home south of Farmington in 1909.
She was on the Cradle Roll at the Farmington Christian Church after her home birth.
She started church there and was a lifetime member. She took her children to Sunday School, taught classes, was in Ladies Aid, sang in the choir, and played the piano when needed. She also cooked dinners and taught vacation bible school for many years.
Irene loved everyone and was not afraid to lead when called on. For several years Irene grew grapes on her own vines and canned her own grape juice. She furnished the juice and bread for communion from her own kitchen for several years. The church was very important to her.
She was married to Alfred Gigstad by Orval Barnard, who was her preacher and also her teacher, in 1928 at her home.
She was a beautiful, patient, and loving Christian lady.
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