Gavin was a long awaited answer to his parents´ prayers and they anticipated his birth with joyful expectations. Gavin was born prematurely at 28 weeks gestation on September 2, 2011 at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND weighing in at 2lbs. and was no bigger than a one hundred dollar bill.
During his brief stay on earth Gavin enjoyed visits in the NICU from Mom and Dad, Grandpa Russ, Grandma Marla and Aunt Keisha as well as numerous family members peering through the nursery window. His favorite things were being cuddled by his Mom and Dad and smiling softly in his sleep.
Gavin will always remain his parents´ special baby and they will hold him in heaven again one day.
Gavin is survived by his parents Russell and Kaila of Minot, ND, his paternal grandfather Russ W. Schimetz of Williston, ND, his maternal grandparents Marvin and Marla Zimmer of Miles City, MT, his paternal great grandmother Roberta Schimetz as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Gavin was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Vicki Schimetz, his paternal great grandfather Thomas Russell Schimetz, his maternal great grandmother Darline Hoff and maternal great grandfather Raymond Hoff.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 24, 2011 in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home from 1:00pm to 6:00pm with family receiving friends from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 25, 2011 at 10:00am at the Living Way Fellowship Church with Pastor Eldon Toews officiating. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family to help cover medical expenses.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00
Tuesday October 25, 2011
Living Way Fellowship Church
705 Missouri Ave.
Miles City, MT 59301
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Monday October 24, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Family Receive Friends
16:00 to 6:00kPM
Monday October 24, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00
Tuesday October 25, 2011
Living Way Fellowship Church
705 Missouri Ave.
Miles City, MT 59301
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Monday October 24, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Family Receive Friends
16:00 to 6:00kPM
Monday October 24, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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MICHELE & DAN DOBIE says
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW KAILA & RUSS.
Wendy (marsh) Knittel says
So sorry for your loss. I do not know the words to make you feel better but know God is with you and will help you through. Just know you will have a very special gaurdian angel watching over you.
Kandi says
Russ and Kaila….I love you guys so much and am so sorry for your loss….all of us are hurting so much and may never understand why..Just always cherish the moments you had with him and what a beautiful baby he will always be…Im here for you if there is anything i can do to help….
Susan Loumer Cadlo says
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to all of you as you say goodbye to a sweet tiny soul. We didn’t have long enough to watch him grow but you had long enough to let him know what love was. He will always be a part of your lives and hearts and one day you will be together again.
God Bless you all, my heart goes out to you!
Susan
Cynthia says
I am praying for your family, even though I do not know you…the lost of a child is the most heart breaking thing…I pray peace and grace over you….many prayers to you!
Vickie says
My heart goes out to all of you. Losing a loved one is difficult but a little one…is unimaginable. Hold each other close.
Kristy says
Russell & Kaila,
The neverending question of why will remain with you forever but one day, I promise, you will remember Gavin with a joy in your heart and celebrate the short time you had with him. Having 5 little angels of my own, I thought I would know how to ease your pain, but only time has that ability. I love you, and if you need someone that has been there, I will ALWAYS be just a phone call away.
Kari says
Kaila and Russell you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I never got to meet Gavin but I enjoyed reading your posts about well he was doing and they pictures of his cute little smiles. Hang in there it’s time to be strong.
Jerry & Donna Schimetz says
Russ & Kaila
It is the hardest thing to do to say goodbye to a child who never got to grow up with you.But as time goes by it will get easier and you will always remember those moments you got to spend with him-he sensed your love as you held him-he was not alone-He will always remain in your hearts. Believe and hold on tight to each other. You are in our prayers. All our Love.
Melinda Kelley says
I wanted you to know that I am praying for you today. I lost a baby girl in 1999. She was born at 28weeks and only 2lbs. I know your pain and have been through the journey you are going to take. What a blessing to have him for a time. He will always be a part of your heart and family.
Kimberly (Schimetz) Lewis says
What a beautiful son you created. Russell, you and Kaila are in mine and my families thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. My husband and I have also gone through the loss of our preterm children, and if there is any comfort I can give it is that the pain will subside with time, and you will always be left with the wonderful memories you gained through pregnancy and his short but precious time on earth. One day, you will be able to remember Gavin and smile about the precious time you did have.
Ken and Kimberly Lewis and family.