Donald Francis Gavin Obituary
The passing of Donald Francis Gavin of Saint Marys, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 23, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Francis Gavin to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis "Shorty" Gavin and Helen Gavin; his daughter Cynthia Hoekstra; his great grandchild Rachel Hoekstra; his brothers, Dale, Joe and Charles; and his sisters-in-law, Pam and Janice.
He is survived by: his wife Joanne; his children, Rebecca Goodman (Joseph), Donna McElwee (Michael), Lester Gavin (Brenda) and Ray Gavin (Sheri); his stepchildren, Tod Mullins (Sarah), Sherri Shutt and Wayne Mullins (Anne); and his brothers, Jim (Dorothy), Bob, Ben, Frank (Helen) and Dave (Janette). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Pink Tractor Foundation or St. Marys Fire Department in Don's memory.
