Obituary of Arthur Gaiani

ARTHUR "ART" GAIANI Arthur "Art" Gaiani, 96, a long-time resident of Camas, passed away May 22, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Art was born March 9, 1916 in Mulberry, Kansas and graduated from Camas High School in 1936. After graduating, he enlisted in the Army & served in the Aleutian Islands as a carpenter. Following his Honorable Discharge in 1945 he resumed his career building homes the old fashioned way - by himself from the ground up. He took a lot of pride in doing most every aspect of home construction, from putting in the foundation forms to building the cabinets. He will be remembered for the beautiful numerous custom homes he built throughout the Camas and Vancouver area. Art enjoyed home improvement projects, listening to his favorite Dean Martin & Big Band music, dancing, yard work & spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenora and his son Frederick. He is survived by his son Arthur Karen, two daughters Melody Good, Marquita Call Dennis, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and longtime friend Erma Hurst. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 4th at 11AM at the Camas Cemetery followed by a reception at 1645 NE Ione Loop in Camas. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.