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for Scott Gavin
Angel A Fargas
October 19, 2023
My friend Scott was a life giver and protector, when ants came to his kitchen he will ask them to leave and go to their ant house, but he will not kill them
Angel A Fargas
October 17, 2022
Dear Scott, my friendship and memories with you still fresh in my hear, we Always love you
Ozzie Gontang
October 17, 2020
Scott you are in our hearts. What I shared with others:
Ten years ago, Scott’s passing left a deep sense of loss in the hearts of his family, friends and the parents of the 8,000 babies he delivered over his life as a doctor. Kind, gentle and caring for all people and the environment.
So grateful for his friendship of a lifetime. And a remembrance of my own mortality. Bill Beck, Al Roman, Dave Paradowski, Duff Hicks like Scott are gentle on my mind and in my heart.
For those around us will one day say about us: I knew a day like this would one day come: but yesterday I did not know it would be today.
To all of you who have touched my life in so many ways and so deeply: love and friendship.
Tracy Federman
October 17, 2020
Ten years later...still missing my big brother. In some ways, though, you have been spared from living in these times. You would have hated it. I can only hope you are pulling for us on the other side. Love always.
Ozzie Gontang
September 27, 2012
Wanted to let you know that I was thinking of Scott. So many wonderful memories. So many lives he touches. So many babies he brought into the world.
He remains ever gentle in my thoughts.
Amy Marks
September 25, 2012
You were a great person and Doctor! You will be missed!
Phylis Geller
January 6, 2012
I'm thinking about you today, Scott, on the 12th anniversary of my hysterectomy. Thank You, Thank You. You took such good care of me. I miss and love you. My kindest thoughts to your beautiful family.
Kathryn Villarreal
December 23, 2011
As the holidays are upon us I think of the most wonderful gifts of my lifetime, that of course are my children, and for that I thank you for being there for us, and bringing my two christmas presents into the world. The first gift of Christmas was a child. Your memory lives on.
Alicia O
December 21, 2011
RIP. Dr. Gavin thanks for helping to bring me into the world.
Sandy Douthart
November 22, 2011
It has been a tad bit over a year since I have learned of your passing. Not a day has gone by that a memory has not crept into my heart. You are so missed my dear friend! All the smiles, laughs and tears we shared will never be forgotten. You left behind a beautiful, loving family you can be so proud of! Until we meet again...I will keep those memories alive in my heart. Miss you Scott.
Grandpa with all the grandkids!
Erin Bolton
October 24, 2011
It has been 1 yr since you have been gone. My world has changed so much without you here. Hannah and Lane talk so much about you,remembering all wonderful memories we have shared. I want to share a story with you all. As I continue to work as an RN in the community of healthcare professionals, I am reminded of what a wonderful Dr. you were. The other day I took care of a new mom that you delivered 29 yrs ago. They shared with me that they got you an azalea plant.....I shared with them how you loved plants and had over 50 in your house. This made me smile dad and I will continue to cherish all theses memories and more. I love you dad and miss you so much dad! Thank you again for providing me with such love and happiness for 35 yrs! Your baby,Erin
Angel Fargas
August 16, 2011
Hello everyone just remembering my good Friend and Father figure, Scott Gavin, we will not forget a wonderful man,
Chears to a wonderful life
CAROL CROOM
August 14, 2011
I HAVE NOT SEEN DR GAVIN FOR MANY YEARS,HE WAS MY OBGYN AT RIO HONDO HOSP WHEN I FIRST MET HIM WITH HIS BEARD I ASKED ARE YOU THE DOCTOR HE REPLIED NO IAM THE JANITOR,HE ALWAYS HAD SUCH HUMOR AND A KIND HEART IAM SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING,AS FOR HIS FAMILY JUST TRULY KNOW HES WITH GOD NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING AND YOU WIL SEE HIM AGAIN GOD BLESS YOU ALL CAROL CROOM
Brenda Bishop
March 24, 2011
I read the Arcata Eye's article this morning about the dedication ceremony of the new prenatal clinic in Arcata; reminded me of what a wonderful physican Scott was -- I am so grateful for having known him and blessed to have had him as my doctor.
Suzanne (Cuda) Vohs
January 26, 2011
I offer my profound condolences to the family of Dr. Gavin. I was one of those people whose life he saved in 1969 at Kaiser Hospital in Hollywood. I was just 21 years old and almost died while miscarrying a child. If not for him I would definitely not be here. May he rest in peace. Blessings to his family.
Rebecca Gavin
December 1, 2010
I feel like the luckiest person in the world to have had the most wonderful man as my father. I am so grateful everyday for all of his unconditional love that filled my life and enables me to live with such joy and happiness. I'm so happy for all the people whose lives he touched and who had the opportunity to experience him. His death was the saddest moment of my life yet he provided me with the most amazing and beautiful experience. Of course he would... I am filled with such happiness that he is now free and at peace.
Dad, you mean the world to me and I could never thank you enough for helping me become the woman I am. I am so proud to be your legacy. I love you with all my heart and miss you immensely!
Erin Bolton(Gavin)
November 20, 2010
I forgot to mention how wonderful everyones individual story they have told about my dad. We have really enjoyed reading all the fun stories, history or remembrances of him. Thank you for signing this guest book. All of your memories will be made into a album.You have touched my heart! Erin
November 20, 2010
Dear Dad,
I love and miss you so much.Thank you for being you, you taught me so many wonderful things. You were the greatest dad anyone could ever wish for. May you be at peace. I look forward to when we meet again. With all my heart and soul......I LOVE YOU!!!Love, Erin
2,000,000 acres
November 20, 2010
You were the tallest among us.
Gay Gavin
November 20, 2010
I love you, Scott. See you on the other side.
November 7, 2010
I never worked With Dr. Gavin, I just know a legacy of stories of those who worked with him in the Birth Center. When I think of Dr. Gavin, I think of Erin Bolton, his great daughter, who has become a great OB nurse. On behalf of all your friends at Mad River Birth Center, you are well remembered and our thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely,
Patricia Ehlert-Abler RN, Birth Center Manager
Janie Klein
November 4, 2010
Julie, Patrick, Rebecca, Erin, Gay, Tracy and other loved ones……… I am so very sorry that you had to lose Scott way too soon. I know your memories will live on forever. My prayers are with you. Janie, a friend from over 50 years ago.
angel A. Fargass
November 4, 2010
I'm sending my love to the gavin Family I share the pain and love for my dear friend Scott Gavin from whom I learned to be a gentleman and to eat sushi among many other good qualities that he mastered,,you will live in my heart for as long as I live
Jeny, Tony and Girls Giraud
November 3, 2010
Erin, Rebecca and the whole gang, We are so sorry about the passing of your dad and grandpa. He was always such a wonderful addition to the family gatherings and he was so sweet to everyone. I only wish he had not retired before my own kids were born, I would have loved to have had him deliver them. I enjoyed talking to him about my surrogacy experience and I appreciated his encouragment during that time. We will always miss him. We love you all.
Edge Gerring
November 3, 2010
I worked with Scott at his private
practice in Arcata. I came to care for
and respect him. He had a generous and
compassionate nature and I really enjoyed
his company.
Molly Ashcom
November 3, 2010
such a great loss of a wonderful Man and an amazing Doctor! He will be missed and remembered by many. He delivered my 12 y/o daughter and I looked forward to each visit knowing I was in such good hands. My delivery was awesome and having Dr. Gavin there was so much fun! I remember he joined in w/ my family to watch football (yes, while I was in labor!) and we had a great day welcoming the birth of my daughter! Scott we Love you!
marsha shelton
November 2, 2010
Dr. Gavin was not only my doctor, but also my friend. He helped me out in my most beautiful moments, the birth of my 2 youngest children, and the darkest moments also. Always there. You will be missed greatly. You are truly a special human being, and it was my honor to not only call you doctor but friend.
Marsha Shelton, Arcata, California
Kathi Villarreal
November 1, 2010
Dr Gavin delivered my two babies and i couldn't even fathon having a third without him, nor could i have imagined choosing a male OB/GYN until i met him. He was a fantastic doctor and a very special man. He continues to live on in my memories and in my heart. "Thank you Scott, for my babies and for giving me the priviledge of knowing you".
Leigh Oetker
November 1, 2010
Scott was such a wonderful doctor and person-we are deeply sorry for the loss of this amazing,gifted and caring man. Larry & Leigh Oetker
Scott with his daughters
Erin Bolton
October 31, 2010
Krista deFraga
October 30, 2010
Dr.Gavin: Delivered my two children and I could not imagine what that experience would have been like without such a caring Dr. He smiled all the time and his comfort was never ending. He was truly the kindest person I have ever known. And the last time I saw him I told him he will always hold a place in my heart. I send you all my love and prayers.
Barry Douthart
October 29, 2010
I have not seen Scott in many years but I remember him as a very capable, kind, generous and caring doctor. It was a blessing to have know him and he will be missed. May God comfort his family in their time of need.
Sandy Douthart
October 29, 2010
For Scott's family...I met Dr Scott in Downey California in 1975. In 1976, he delivered my third son, Scott...named after the dear friend Scott had become to me during a rough time in my life. Over the years, while watching my son grow I was often times reminded of who he was named after. The times Scott and I shared stories, the work we did together at Rio Hondo and the help and love he showed me for so many years..I will never forget. May Scott's family and friends find love and comfort in each other at this sad, sad time. Scott will always have a very special place in my heart.
With kindest regards,
Sandy Douthart, Salem, IL
Patti Adkins
October 28, 2010
My heartfelt sympathies to all who loved Mr. Gavin and to all who experienced love from Mr. Gavin. What a wonderful blessing that he was able to attend the wedding of Patrick and Sara and to know that he will have another grandchild to join the Gavin family.
Ralph Fear
October 28, 2010
To Scott's Family -- You don't know me, but Scott and I were classmates at USD 1959-63. I remember him as a great booster of the college, full of high energy and dreams, and always ready to help others. These qualities, it seems, he carried into his adult life and then some. My sincere sympathy and prayers are with you on the loss of your father.
Denny Specht
October 27, 2010
Julie & Scotts Family,
My deepest sympathy. Scott was one of our wonderful classmates at Saints.May he rest in peace.He will be in our prayers always.
DENNY SPECHT - SAINTS "59"
October 26, 2010
10.26.10
Family, Scott was a good human being, may he rest in peace....Zebbie D. Atkinson,111...
Saints class of 59
Ozzie Gontang
October 26, 2010
I wanted to share my daughter’s remembrance of Scott.
Dad,
I was very sorry to learn of Scott's passing yesterday but loved reading about his life and family. I think what was especially cool was reading the messages left by others whose lives had been touched by Scott. There were so many family friends who shared thoughts and so many people whose children had been delivered by Scott...there are some marvelous messages. I have wonderful memories too of our times in Northern California visiting Scott...from owl pellets to forget-me-nots, from hikes through the woods to crossing paths with snakes, from asking Scott why he didn't cut down all the "weeds" in his garden to loving how bright and sunny his house was. I can only imagine you have a treasure trove of memories yourself. I am sending you a BIG warm hug today and am wanting to let you know that I love you and appreciate you. Erin
October 26, 2010
To the family of Scott: My deepest sympathy. I remember Scott as a cheerful, conscientious classmate and fellow Saintsman. Tom Carpenter
John Wasem
October 25, 2010
To Scott's family:
I have not seen Scott since we graduated in 1959, but he was a great guy then and it sounds like he continued that the rest of his life. It is always hard to hear that classmates have passed. I will remember him and you in my prayers.
John Wasem - Saints '59
SUE HINDS
October 25, 2010
MY PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE SENT TO SCOTTS FAMILY. SCOTT DELIVERED BOTH MY GRANDCHILDREN AT MRCH. HE WAS A VERY CARING AND SPECIAL MAN. HE WAS ALWAYS UP TO A GOOD JOKE. HE HELPED ME MOVE THE SUPERVISORS DESK AND PICTURES INTO THE CLOSEST WHILE SHE WAS ON VACATION. IT WAS FUNNY. HE MADE THE NINE MONTHS MY DAUGHTER CARRIED MY GRANDCHILDREN THE MOST FUN AND REWARDING EXP. HE TOLD ME AFTER MY GRANDSON WAS BORN, HE HAD HAD THE MOST FUN WITH ME AND THE OTHER GRANDMA. I WORKED WITH SCOTT FOR MANY YEARS AT MRCH. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL MAN AND TRULY A GREAT FRIEND. I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. I HAVE MANY MEMORIES THAT WILL CARRY ME THRU. LUV YA DOC.
Thomas Ragan
October 25, 2010
Dear Julie and family of Scott, I was deeply saddened by the news of Scott's passing. Scott was a wonderful, happy and generous friend. We shared our youth in a similar fashion in that we both grew up in Des Moines Iowa but did not know each other until we became classmates in San Diego where our families moved. Scott and I were able to hold that bond in a strange new place. That friendship continued after high school into college at USD. The memories will linger forever. My deepest condolences for your loss.
God bless and watch over you.
Thomas Ragan, St. Augustine HS'59 & University of San Diego.
Hanna Leong
October 24, 2010
To the Family of Scott Gavin:
Though I do not know Dr. Gavin and have only read about him in his Obiturary, I have the pleasure of knowing his daughter, Rebecca. Rebecca is the finest legacy Dr. Gavin could leave us as she is the living embodiment of a life of service to others, a caring and compassionate heart, a love and respect for all living things as well as being a good friend. Dr. Gavin will continue to live on through her spirit and those she comes into contact with in this life. May you all celebrate, embrace and continue to nurture those qualities in yourselves fostered by Dr. Gavin's love and example in his lifetime so that those of us in your lives will be touched by Dr. Gavin's spirit unending.
October 24, 2010
To Patrick,Sara,Julie and all of the family,
We will always remember Scott for the kind and caring person, friend and doctor that he was. He delivered both of our children. He will always be in our hearts. Wishing you all lots of love at this most difficult time, Carol and Steve Newman
McKinleyville,CA
Tracy Federman
October 24, 2010
Not only was Scott a champion for his patients but a good and decent human, true to his principles, who respected the smallest living thing and showed the utmost reverence for the environment.
Only three weeks before he died I watched him get up from the couch, even as ill as he felt, and pick up a large houseplant, take it into the washroom and give it the water it needed. He never stopped caring for those in need.
Scott, I cherish the time we shared together, especially the most recent. I see you now in the faces of your children and grandchildren and will continue to cherish the time I get to spend with them. I am so proud of your life, my sweet brother. I just wish there had been more of it.
Love,
Tracy
October 24, 2010
To Scott's family,
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of this wonderful man. Scott delivered both of my children, and the children of several of my friends. I saw him briefly in Arcata earlier this year and my heart jumped because he has lived there for so long.
He was truely a wonderful man.
Barbara (Ennis) Caldwell
Lisa Ayers
October 23, 2010
Erin,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He truly was a man who lived the Hippocratic oath. He will not be forgotten and I know how much you will miss him. I am wrapping my arms around you and your family
Lisa
Laura Behrens
October 23, 2010
Dr. Gavin was an incredible man. He helped deliver my son Ethan in 1994 a VBAC. It would not have been possible without him. He then delivered my daughter Emma in 1996. I was blessed to have had Scott in my live. I will think of him every time I look at my children. He will be greatly missed.
Taken in the 1970s.
ozzie gonang
October 23, 2010
Dear Julie, Patrick, Erin and Rebecca, and the other loves of his life,
Scott touched all our lives and continues to live in our hearts and remains genle in our thoughts. As he was gentle in life. I loved his Antman41 email address.
There are so many fond memories. I will cherish them as you all yours.
I carry your hearts in my heart.
Ozzie Gontang
Saints Class of '59
October 23, 2010
To Julie and the family. I send my condolence to you. Scott was such a great guy. I enjoyed talking to the two of you when you came into the office. God bless you all. Julie I am retired so maybe I will see you around the Post Office. Sincerely, Marvene McGowan McKinleyville,ca
Amy Denero
October 23, 2010
As the Mother of his 2 daughters, I would like to express my eternal gratitude and love for Scott, as a father and dedicated doctor. I will cherish all my memories and be grateful for our children and that I had the chance to work with him as a new nurse. He was the kindest doctor I've ever known.
Amy Denero
Phylis Geller
October 23, 2010
Dear Julie, Patrick, Erin and Rebecca, and all of Scott's loving family,
Dr. Gavin: what a blessing it is to have known him and to have had him as my physician. He delivered (one of 8000!!) my second daughter, Vanessa Erin Shernock, in 1986, as well as operated on me in 2000.
I think all of his patients will remember and be thankful for his personable and sincerely concerned, kindly "bedside manner."
I am so very sorry to learn of Scott's passing. I know you all have many wonderful memories of this caring and respected GENTLE MAN on which to draw to sustain you through this sorrowful time.
I'm glad I have mine. With my deepest sympathy,
Bonnie MacEvoy MD
October 23, 2010
I got to work with Scott in the operating room, and he was always a true patient advocate. His kindness and dedication to this community touched many and will not be forgotten.
Sarah Corliss
October 23, 2010
Dr Gavin was an amazing, caring man. He delivered my son almost 18 years ago and he was the best! My thoughts go out to his whole family.
Pam and Bob
October 23, 2010
To Erin and the entire Gavin family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you.
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