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Gavin Beltran Obituary
Gavin John Beltran Gavin John Beltran, infant son of John Anthony and Amber Nicole Humphreys Beltran of Culpeper, Virginia died Monday, December 20, 2010 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
Other survivors include one brother, Logan Beltran; paternal grandparents, Nerieda and Felix Beltran; maternal grandparents, Kathy and Robert Hutchison; additional grandfather, Jeff Wiltshire; five aunts, Brittany Humphreys, Brandi Hutchison, Enid Rosa Beltran, Wanda Beltran and Kimberly Hutchison and four uncles, Bobby Hutchison, Felix Beltran, Jr., Brandon Wiltshire and Trevor Wiltshire. Gavin's life should not be measured by the breaths he took, but by the moments he took all our breaths away. He was and shall remain an amazing little boy who showed us what it means to be a fighter. His smile, laughter and warrior spirit will live on
in our hearts forever.
A quote from an unknown author: God saw he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around him, and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away, although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating;
hard working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia.with Rev. James R. Gould officiating. Interment will follow at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Gavin Beltran Leukemia Fund, c/o The Fauquier Bank, 6207 Station Drive, Bealeton, Virginia 22712. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Kathy Hutchison
April 20, 2013
My Dearest Gavin,
Today is April 20th, 2013, You left us 2 years and 4 months ago. The pain is not as bad as it was.
There has not been one day that I have not thought of you... Brittany entered your mommy in a contest to win being the best mommy ever award... I know she misses you as well...As I look at the photo that she summited for the contest, I can see why God took you to live in heaven...You deserved much better than this world had to offer... Since you have been gone your mommy has had anther baby brother name Preston Gavin, He is a cutie just like you... He reminds me a lot of you... She also is going to have another baby at the end of Oct 2013... I Love you... I miss you so much... I am so happy that this guest book will remain here for life... As I will be sure to visit it from time to time... Tell Jesus I said hi... Your Grammie
Grammie
July 8, 2011
July 8, 2011
Today is July 8th 2011 it has been 1 year ago that the doctors looked into our eyes. And read to us what Gavin was diagnosed with. We knew he had been sick for a couple of months. The doctors was throwing around a few other things possible that Gavin may have. So when the doctors came in the room, We were not prepared
for the words Leukemia to come out of his mouth. Our lives changed forever that day.
It was like he handed down a verdict and said he had 6 months to live. He didn't do that though. Dr Shore gave us hope. He told us this AML Leukemia had a 80% cure rate.
As soon as the doctors left the room, I had to grab Amber and hold her so tight. She and everyone else was filled with such disbelief. This could not be true. This is our little baby. Please God don't do that to him. Please help us.
I have never ever believed in chemotherapy, I have voiced my opinion over and over with my girls as they grew up. Chemo was just something that was out of the Question. The doctor just told us something that we had to do that I have preached about for years.
He said that Gavin would have to have a port inserted that night and he would also get a spinal tap where they would put chemo to his brain. Than the following day on July 9th is where he would start aggressive 10 day cycles 8 hours long each day. He would have to repeat this for 5 rounds. Those words and that treatment plan had me shocked. Beyond any words, everything was moving so fast. As I walked to the car with Amber after hearing the doctors plan of action. Amber is still in complete shock. She looks at me
while knowing my belief on chemo. Shaking her head in disbelief. It's like we were in a deep fog. I looked at her. And the only words I did say was we don't have a choice. I wish we did.
Through this whole horrific ordeal, I have lost the most precious gift of all times. A beautiful grandson. I watched him go through the most unimaginable procedures ever. Despite everything he went through he would always snuggle up to me, wanting me to comfort him. I always did. Than on top of that I have to watch my daughter, slowly lose the one person that mattered to her the most.
There was nothing I could do except to help her out throughout the whole journey.
Right now as I write this it has me so distraught. The pain is still here. I thought they said it was going to get easier. Our lives has been a roller coaster of emotions. As we live through holidays and land marks of days that are suppose to be happy occasions. They always have a bittersweet ending for us.
I always think as I do at this moment. What would Gavin (Taterbug) look like? Today he would have been 2 years 7 months 8 days old.
Gavin was a beautiful little boy. He had the cutest little smile and his
favorite words was ut oh, ohh nooooo and thank you. His little giggles and laughter was so enlightening.
As I Think and reflect back on Gavin’s life today, I am deeply saddened that he lost his battle with the fight of Leukemia.
Gavin my little Taterbug was the greatest gift that God ever gave to us. When I think of Gavin or if I see him in a picture I am always filled with great L ? VE for this beautiful Angel .
Gavin, May your light always shine down on us. We will always have such great L ? VE and admiration for you, our sweet baby boy. I will f ? rever L ? VE Y ? U
One thing is for certain. Gavin loved his daddy
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Daddy playing with Gavin
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
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Daddy and Gavin at Children's hospital
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Grammie got this put on the back of her car window
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Logan plays alone most of the time. He misses you buddy
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Logan and the twins coloring Easter eggs. Everything we do, I think of you. I hope you colored eggs in Heaven.
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
We wish you were here to color eggs with us.
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Easter 2011 Oh how we wish you were here.
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Mommy bought you an Easter Basket Easter 2011
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
A beautiful tree up above where you have been laid to rest.
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Jen visiting your resting place with your mommy for Easter
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Mommy reading you an Easter story. Your mommy misses you so much. I see her pain, I pray that God Comforts her.
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Mommy reading you a Easter story
Kathy Hutchison
May 10, 2011
Happy Easter little guy. Grammie misses you so much. Their is not a day that goes by. That I don't think of you. It is still so very heart breaking. I wish you were here with us. I Love YOU Gavin
Brittany Humphreys
April 24, 2011
Happy Easter to my precious nephew who I love dearly, I hope heaven is treating you better than ever. I think about you daily, just wondering what your doing, and especially how your doing. I feel like your so scared and lonely.. I know ur not! You have some loved ones that we lost before you taking good care of our little angel, nothing hurts my heart more than thinking of you. As I'm you are full aware.. I tend to hide my feelings.. There is alot of hurt and pain, behind these smiles.. And well, sometimes anger. But always remember you meant the world to me, I felt we always had a special bond, I could see your strive and hunger for attention and love.. I've been there and still am buddy. I will always live on everyday loving you every second! I miss you more than you will ever imagine. I love you buddy...
Aunt Brittany
Jenn Delp Garcia
April 13, 2011
Gavin.... u were a beautiful baby boy who brought so much happiness to everyone who knew you and met you. I wish i had had the chance to hold u in my arms and kiss your beautiful face. Even though i didnt get that chance I still loved you and you touched my life. You were an angel here on earth. I pray for you and Mommy aunti and grammy everyday... All my love hugs and kisses to you.
Betsy Kurtz-Nunn
April 11, 2011
A POEM FOR GAVIN
His soft little hands
that have barely touched the world
His bald little head
that once was full of curls
His cheeks are flushed by fever
his hand rests on his knee
Gavin peaks at Nemo-
the fish on his tv.
We know he won't be with us long
the whimpers tell us so.
It's hard to watch this little guy,
no one wants to see him go
But, our faith must rest in someone.
Our hopes that heaven waits,
For up above is the Greatest One,
His hands out at the Gates.
So, dry my eyes....I'll try to,
It's harder by the day,
But comfort comes in knowing that,
The greatest peace is on its way.
by Betsy Kurtz-Nunn
Each day I walk past the Children's Center your face passes through my eyes and memory....rest in peace Gavin.....
Brittany Humphreys
April 6, 2011
Love you little nephew. Miss your laugh and smile!!!
kimberly eppley
April 5, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. theres not a day that goes by that we think of you. you will always be missed. you are a perfect angel in heaven. we love and miss you dearly.
PoP-PoP Hutchison
April 4, 2011
Hey Buddy, I miss you more than anyone will ever know. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I watch your videos everyday wishing you was here. It is still so hard to believe that you are gone. I hope you are enjoying your self up in heaven. You were truly the perfect little angel. In such a short time on this earth you touched so many hearts and left us all asking why, why this had to happen. You will always have a special place in my heart and I will never stop loving you. Bye for now.
Love you Buddy
POP POP
Aunt June spending the day with Gavin.
Teresa June Humphreys
March 2, 2011
Dearest Gavin;
Your Aunt does a lot of reading and praying to God in search of wisdom, in search of peace, and for our meaning upon this earth. And still, I do not understand why things happen the way they do, but I must continually work on my faith and believe God when he says that all things happen for the good of those who believe in him and that he will not forsake us.
I believe this, you were meant to be because God knows us before we are in the womb. Your presence upon the earth had meaning, for you have changed many lives. Your death will be mourned because of the mutual love that transpired during your short life and that love will exist in our hearts forever. I love you Gavin and I will always love you and I will never forget you. Love is greater than death.
I did not get to spend time with you like I would have desired because of the miles between us. Your Grammy who loves you so much kept me informed of your life using a variety of mediums. I was able to know you through her laughter and her tears. She told me your daily highs and lows, your joys and your sufferings, your courage and of your strength.
I was honored to visit you in October and witness for myself your amazing character, especially your beautiful smile. During that visit, as I held your bald little head on my chest, I prayed so earnestly for God in heaven to either heal you or to have mercy on you so that you would not suffer. But you did endure prolonged suffering and this is what I do not understand, why? You were just a baby, almost the same age as my precious granddaughter Tristyn, but God finally had mercy and took you as he promised to be with you in paradise.
I will see you again, for I know you are in heaven! I believe in Jesus and I plan to be there too! Your Grammy sent me a precious gift of you, a picture of you overlooking a lake; you appear to be in deep concentration. I think maybe you were seeing paradise with streets of gold and walls made of gems and precious stones where you would suffer no more. I cry for you and I too contemplate what that paradise might be like, but as a mere mortal, I am afraid of what pain I may endure before I pass. But you, our little angel are there and when I enter the pearly gates, we as angels will seesaw on the clouds together.
Until we meet again;
Your Aunt June
Gavin at play in the sand box
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Grandpa Jeff with Logan and Gavin, Watching cartoons
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Grandma and Gavin and Logan. They are painting pretty pictures today
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Mommy and Gavin. Gavin is starting to feel so much better
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Aunt Wanda and Gavin. He just got out of ICU
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
This was a happy day
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Mommy loved you so much
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
I am a little upset here
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
We were such great buddy's
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Logan and Gavin
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
February 25, 2011
Mommy kissing Gavin, He had been in ICU for 2 weeks. We were so happy to see him like this.
February 25, 2011
Gavin lying upon his mommy's chest, this is where he found comfort.
February 25, 2011
Pop-pop feeding Gavin. He just got his port inserted. We are waiting in recovery
February 25, 2011
Hi there bright eyes
February 25, 2011
Today was July 3rd 2010. We are celebrating the 4th of July.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Mommy and her baby. Today was July, 8th. This was a heart breaking day
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Daddy giving Gavin a bath
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
I am exhausted. I had such a busy day.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Summer fun. Gavin loved the water
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
I love you baby boy
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Summer fun with my cousins Ariel and Evan
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Ok, Lets go. Gavin is going home after round 3.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
If I got to grow up. I think I might want to be an artist. God had other plans, he made me an Angel in Heaven.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Daddy, Mommy and Logan at Gavin's fundraiser at the Culpeper skating rink
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Pop-pop and Taterbug. Just look at that smile.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Mommy kissing Gavin. He is going home after round 3. This is the last time he got to go home.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Mommy and her big guy
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Yummy, these sprinkles are so good.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Some more of my famous art work
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Pop-pop and Taterbug at Fair Oaks mall
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Mommy laying with Gavin at John Hopkins
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
The bugs watching cartoons
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Gavin and Mommy
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Mommy's never forget there baby's smell. Oh God how I miss you.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Gavin's trademark look.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Mommy and Gavin playing
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Gavin and Logan doing crafts together
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Your life was such a blessing in all of our lives.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Gavin and Grammie waiting in the van, while mommy went to the foot doctor.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Gavin loved to create beautiful art work.
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Gavin and Mommy
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Gavin and Mommy
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Pop-pop and Gavin at amber's 29th B-day at Logan's
Kathy Hutchison
February 25, 2011
Another beautiful smile from Gavin
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
A day at the pool at grammie's house
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Gavin you are such a beautiful little child of God's.
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Grammie and Gavin.
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
A nice nap after a cold day of playing outside in the snow with mommy, daddy, and Logan.
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Grammie and her little Taterbug. We are at children's hospital in DC
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Daddy loving his baby boy. He would have done anything to make him well. Words could never describe his love for Gavin. Or the helpless he felt inside
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Despite all the obstacles that came into Gavin’s life. He still remained so sweet and loving. He fought this battle with such Courage. I am so proud
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
A mother holding her precious son close to her heart.
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Gavin and Valerie Wilson holding hands at the hospital. She took good care of Gavin. He loved her.
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Gavin watching cartoons. At John Hopkins hospital. Dec 2010
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Gavin was such a tiny little guy. That made a big impact on the world. He had a spirit that had the ability to reach out and touch others. We Love you
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
A proud father with his son's. This was Easter Sunday 2009
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Gavin being taken care of by Kathy tapscott. Even with the eye tumor. He still remained happy.
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Gavin being held by his Uncle John Board
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Pictures of Gavin
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Brittany and Denise had a fund raiser for Gavin. At the culpeper skating rink.That was very nice for Denise to open up the skating rink for this event
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Fund raiser at the Culpeper skating rink
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Fund raiser at Tropical Smoothie in Culpeper on Oct 8, 2010
Kathy Hutchison
February 19, 2011
Gavin resting after being released from the ICU. Now he is going through withdrawal symptoms from the morphine they had him on. We love you baby.
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Gavin laughing at mommy.
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
These are two of the most beautiful boys in the world. Gavin enjoyed so much being in his home.
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Gavin with his mommy and Great grandmother and Great- Great grandmother.
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Gavin has a brain tumor. He is getting ready to get a drain inserted in his brain. So the fluid can drain off.
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Amber with Gavin at Curtis park at family reunion
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Grammie and Taterbug at Children's hospital in DC
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Hey there beautiful boy
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
This was Gavin's first christmas. He is going to Uncle Bobby. Christmas 2009
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Grammie visiting Gavin ( Taterbug ) at John Hopkins. We did not know it at the time. He had a brain tumor. He was not feeling well at all this day.
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Pop-pop holding Gavin's hand at John Hopkins Hospital. Gavin had a brain tumor at this time.
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Gavin got a visit from his Aunt June and Cousin Candice from WV. This was Gavin's 1st day of Chemo. Later on that night he ended up in ICU for 2 weeks
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Gavin had to have several radiation treatments to his right eye. After a Leukemic tumor had formed. We were so happy to see the results.
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Gavin getting his bath. He loved water.
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
Mommy with her precious son Gavin
Kathy Hutchison
February 18, 2011
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