Dec. 5, 1984 - Sept. 21, 2015 Beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2015 in Chicago. After a night shift in the emergency room, she left work, took a nap, and never woke up. Born on December 5, 1984 at Stanford Hospital, Leah spent the first nine years of her life in the Santa Cruz Mountains. After moving with her family to San Martin, she attended Presentation High School and then Mt. Holyoke College in western Massachusetts. After graduating, she received a Masters Degree from Columbia University and her D.O. from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She was in the final year of her residency at the University of Illinois, pursuing her passion for medicine, when she passed away. Leah will be remembered for the light that she shone into the lives of everyone she touched. But the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. And Leah's light burned very, very brightly. Leah is survived by her father, her mother, her brother, her sister, many other family members, her boyfriend, and many friends who loved her dearly. She will be deeply missed. A funeral service will be held 2:30 pm Sunday, September 27 at Los Gatos Memorial Park, just a few miles from the Santa Cruz Mountains where Leah grew up. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Leah Anne Davis Emergency Medicine Memorial fund at the University of Illinois (312-996-8622), which will further the medical causes to which Leah intended to dedicate her life.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 27, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Leah Davis

27 Entries

Wendy Davis

September 20, 2024

You Don´t Just Lose Someone Once"

You lose them over and over, sometimes many times a day.
When the loss, momentarily forgotten,
creeps up, and attacks you from behind.
Fresh waves of grief as the realization hits home, they are gone.
Again.

You don´t just lose someone once,
you lose them every time you open your eyes to a new dawn,
and as you awaken,
so does your memory,
so does the jolting bolt of lightning that rips into your heart,
they are gone.
Again.

Losing someone is a journey, not a one-off.
There is no end to the loss, there is only a learned skill on how to stay afloat, when it washes over.

Be kind to those who are sailing this stormy sea, they have a journey ahead of them,
and a daily shock to the system each time they realize, they are gone,
Again.

You don´t just lose someone once,
you lose them every day, for a lifetime.
Love Mom

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Steve

July 15, 2023

Thought about you today. Looked you up and still couldn't believe it. I wish we could send text messages or emails from Heaven. Miss you friend-
Steve

Peggy

July 9, 2022

I worked with Leah in the ED at Mercy. She was a wonderful doctor. She really did care so much for her patients and coworkers. People would ask ," What would Leah do?" Because we all knew she would do the right thing. We still miss her.

Wendy Davis

September 20, 2021

You left us 6 years ago as of tomorrow. The grandbabies have made life sweeter but I still miss you and cry for you every day.

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Jacqueline anglin

June 4, 2021

I went to mount holyoke with Leah and spent a lot of time with her during college. She crosses my mind all the time, especially when listening to old school country music which she introduced me to. I always think of her smile and energy, what a wonderful woman. I love you, Leah ❤

Your nephew Adam and niece Leanna, named in your honor. ❤

Wendy Davis

September 20, 2019

Every day I think about you, and how I looked forward to seeing your life unfold. I cry for you every day, literally every day. The beautiful single white feathers that appear, seemingly from nowhere, are always a great comfort. I miss you terribly.

Nikkii Van Steenwyk

April 10, 2016

Wendy, Howard, Ethan and Joscelin,

We haven't been in touch for numerous years now but I was saddened none the less when I learned of Leah's passing this evening. I was told it was the most touching,emotion filled and amazing tribute to another human being ever attended. I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through. My heart goes out to you all.
Nikkii van Steenwyk

I so wish I had a current contact # for you

Merrissa Bentley

December 15, 2015

You are missed every moment of everyday. Always and Forever my dearest friend.

Wendy Davis

December 6, 2015

Yesterday, Dec 5th, would have been your 31st birthday. People baked birthday cakes in your honor, the Residents in your program sent us two gorgeous floral arrangements, and Ethan, Patty, Heather and Merrisa put flowers on your grave. They facetimed Jossi and me and we all said Kaddish for you and sang "Happy Birthday." We miss you so very much...

Shelly Gill

December 5, 2015

So sad to hear about your loss. May God help you during this difficult time. She touched so many lives and lived to serve others. She will always be lovingly remembered.

Wendy Davis

October 24, 2015

I miss you more and more with each passing day, baby. I loved you so, so much...

October 23, 2015

I worked with Leah several times in the ER. She was always kind, welcoming and a pleasure to be around. I miss her dearly. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jocelyn Davis

October 5, 2015

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Rebekah Gray

September 30, 2015

Dr. Davis,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

September 30, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family at this most difficult time. May the God of all comfort provide you with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss. Psalms 83 : 18.

Dixie McDaniel

September 30, 2015

Dr. Davis, I send you and your family my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

September 29, 2015

Howard and Wendy, my heart goes out to you both. There are no words....... Joan Bero

Anne Goldfisher

September 29, 2015

Howard, I am so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. I remember so many wonderful stories you shared about Leah. My condolences to you and Wendy and your family. You are in my heart.

Ben Burenstein

September 29, 2015

I was so sorry to hear this, my old friend. It's beyond words. My heart goes out to you, Wendy, and the rest of your family.

September 28, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a young and talented person. My sympathy and prayers to the family. May happy memories of Leah help you all through this very difficult time. Yvette Million

M Wilson

September 28, 2015

Please accept my condolences to your family on the loss of your loved one. May your memories and Jesus' words at John 11:32-44 bring your family comfort during this time of sorrow.

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