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Gavin Emerson Obituary
Gavin LeRoy Emerson, infant son of James and Melynda (Scheffel) Emerson, of Ames, was born at 6:37 p.m., Sept. 13, 2012, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He weighed 1 lb, 11.25 oz. and was 13' long. Gavin was diagnosed with Trisome 18. He was baptized and later died at 9:05 p.m. A private family service was held at the hospital shortly after. Gavin was cremated and a memorial fund has been established. The family will direct the memorials to the Neonatology Palliative Care Program or Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, of Des Moines, a volunteer, professional photography organization, which took pictures and created many memories of baby Gavin's life.
Hamilton Funeral Home of Des Moines was in charge of arrangements. Loess Hills Funeral Home of Malvern was in charge of local notices.
Baby Gavin and his family were the first family to be served by the newly organized Neonatology Palliative Care Program at the Des Moines Methodist Hospital. The program learned from Gavin what can be done to help other families whose babies' lives end too soon. James and Melynda feel truly blessed.
Gavin LeRoy is survived by his parents; grandparents, Kevin and Janice Emerson of Dorchester; Scott and Dorene (Leu) Scheffel of Council Bluffs; great grandparents, Ardis Scheffel and the late Dr. Melvin Scheffel of Council Bluffs; Eugene and Lois Leu of Hastings; Oliver Emerson of Waukon; aunts, uncles and cousins; and many people whose lives he touched in preparation for his birth and the short life he lived.
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Suzy Lowe
October 4, 2012
A friend shared the link to your loss because 5 days later we were at Methodist giving birth to our son, Aaron Michael, that had be diagnosed in April with Trisomy 13. We were blessed to have him for 8 hours, but as you probably know, no time allowed would ever be enough. We hope you were as blessed by the staff at the hospital and Now I lay me Down to Sleep as we were.
Perhaps, like me, somedays you don't want to connect to anyone, but if you ever want to share stories of little Gavin I'd love to hear them.
Hard to believe our little guys can touch so many people and leave such a sorrow in our hearts. To Gavin, God's perfect gift to you!
Mike and Suzy Lowe, WDM
Tracy and Diane Thompson
September 18, 2012
James and Mel
Words of sympathy, hugs and prayers are coming to you from pur family. We know that Gavin touched many lives and he accomplished what God sent him to do.
Love,
Tracy, Diane and family
Tracy and Diane Thompson
September 18, 2012
James and Mel
Words of sympathy, hugs and prayers are coming to you from pur family. We know that Gavin touched many lives and he accomplished what God sent him to do.
Love,
Tracy, Diane and family
Joe Emerson
September 18, 2012
God Bless you and your family. Great Great Aunt Sandy will always be there to help great Uncle Mike and others watch over you little one. Love, Great Uncle Joe
Alice Hart
September 18, 2012
Dear James and Melynda,
I want you to know you have been & will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. My heart breaks for the loss of such a sweet little baby, Gavin Leroy. We know he is being cared for by his wonderful Uncle Mike, his great-grandparents who have gone before. I love you both very, very much!
Love
Aunt Alice
Linda Salvo
September 18, 2012
Tiny Angel
For brief and fleeting moment, an angel touched the ground;
With tiny wings and halo, and sweet, soft angel sounds.
Blessing the lives of others, in beauty and in grace;
Those who saw the angel, knew God had kissed his tiny face.
The angel came for reasons we may not understand;
A journey brief, with gifts so great, and guided by God's hand.
So, rest now tiny angel, your work on earth is through;
In the beauty of God's perfect love we saw His gift in you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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