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Leah Gavin, age 72 of River Falls, WI, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 from 4-8 pm at Ezekiel Lutheran Church 202 S Second St, River Falls, WI and on Tuesday from 10 am – 12 noon at the church. A Celebration of Leah’s Life will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 12 noon at Ezekiel Lutheran Church. Interment will be in St. Bridget Cemetery in River Falls, WI at a later date. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Leah was the most sweetest, generous, loving person you could know. She shared her time, talents and resources for so many good causes. She was deeply interested in the health of all those who had their prescriptions filled at her pharmacy, Freeman Drug. River Falls will not be the same without her.
One of my best friends, she was like a sister to me. We sat beside each other at church in OUR pew. Leah was a loving and gifted person who was very active in church and was still practicing her profession as a pharmacist even though she was trying to retire. I will miss her so much and I pray for her family who have suffered such a tragic loss. RIP Leah until we meet again.
We are saddened to see this, Leah was always so kind & helpful. She will be missed. Our sincere condolences to all her family & friends..
Leah was a true servant to all of God’s family. She was always kind and caring. She will be greatly missed.
So sorry to hear of Leah’s passing away. She was a kind and lovely person to know. Very caring of her community. She will be missed by many. Condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.♥️🙏
I’m so saddened to hear this. I considered Leah a second mom when I was growing up being great friends with Tim. My sincere condolences to you, Ron, Ben, Tim and family. She was a wonderful person and have fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
Leah was a very sweet caring lady who did so much for our community. I met her years back and all through my many medical issues she was always there to assist with the tools of her trade.
She will be deeply missed by our city. RIP Sweet lady.
Leah was just an amazing human and an amazing soul. She was a pillar in our small community and was such a resource for all. Everyone that had prescriptions filled by Freeman’s knew she cared for each and everyone one of us like family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I wish her family and friends lots of strength during what must be a difficult time. Thank you for all you did for my family, myself and everyone in our community, Leah. You will never be forgotten.
Leah was so wonderful to our family and I will never forget her wisdom and kindness. My thoughts and prayers to her family❤️
To Leah patrons were considered family and you got the meds but also a piece of her heart
It is heartbreaking that Leah is no longer here. She was such a reassuring figure in the community, and made me glad to live in River Falls, where you could absolutely trust your local pharmacist. Such a big void she leaves in our lives!
Both of us will miss her very much. Leah filled our prescription s, gave us immunizations, kept flawless records and showed sincere care and compassion. Our sympathies to her family. We will remember her smile.
When God made Leah, He then threw away the mold. A more loving and caring person cannot be found. She cared for everyone like family.
Leah was the most loving person who cared for everyone like family. She went out of her way to help — no matter how big or how small our need. Leah was a very special friend who will be missed dearly. She leaves a hole in River Falls that may never be filled again.
Leah: I we will miss a wonderful lady!
Compassionate only begins to describe her legacy. Keeping your family in prayer. God bless you all.
The loss of learning of Leah’s passing is heartbreaking her kindness and wisdom made such a difference to people her and Ron were there for me when .y.husband passed , sending my deepest condolences to Ron , Tim, and Ben, God bless you!
We have complex prescription needs and Leah and Freeman Drugs were always there for us. There’s a million reasons why she was citizen of the year a few years back. So sad – we will greatly miss her.
Such a sweet sweet lady, always giving of herself. She will definitely be missed.
It’s hard to find the words to describe Leah’s otherworldly kindness. She was a true example of God’s work. From her ongoing and seemingly endless volunteer efforts to being a compassionate mentor for her many employees, she was a shining light to all who had the privilege of her time. It’s heartbreaking that she’ll no longer be on Earth. Still, may we all take solace in knowing her presence will never fade thanks to the many lives she touched. Thank you for everything, Leah.
Leah was a gracious and tireless mentor for many students in the Biology and Biomedical Health Sciences at UWRF, students whose goal was to work in medical fields in the future. She took many under her wing and taught them to serve people with graciousness and compassion. She will be sorely missed.
What a loss! She was the kindest and most caring person. So personable. Words can convey my deepest admiration of her. Love and prayers to her family and Freeman Drug family.
Leah will be missed by so many, she was truly the most compassionate person I have ever known. My condolences to her family, the Free Clinic and her Freeman Drug staff.
Leah was one of the most important River Falls people in my eyes, a beacon of intelligence and compassion. This is such a shock. I wish her family peace in the wake of losing her.
Leah was truly a blessing to our community. We grieve her passing, yet know that she is at peace in the arms of her Lord.
Leah is a huge loss for River Falls. She touched countless lives with her kindness,
compassion and loving ways to all she came in contact with. We extend our sincere sympathy and prayers to Ron, Tim and Ben in their tremendous loss of Leah who was so special to them.🙏
Leah is a huge loss for River Falls. She touched countless lives with her kindness,
compassion and loving ways to all she came in contact with. We extend our sincere sympathy and prayers to Ron, Tim and Ben in their tremendous loss of Leah who was so special to them.🙏
Leah was such a gentle soul and easy to love. It’s difficult to face the fact she’s no longer with us on this journey and yet faith in Jesus reassures me I’ll see her again. My sincere condolences to Ron, Ben and Tim and all those who knew and loved her. Peace and love.
Prayers and my deepest sympathy to Leah’s family. We were best friends when the family lived in Hudson.. Many fond memories with the Speerstra girls
I am so sad to hear of Leah’s passing. She was so kind to me and my late husband during his illness. She was very knowledgeable about his medications, and always took time to talk. This is a huge loss to the River Falls community.
Heartfelt sympathy to Leah’s family. She will be missed by so many people!
Leah was a true gift to this community. She loved this place and we loved her. Her generous compassion, tireless work ethic, loving kindness and humble faith are her legacy. May she rest in God’s strong care.
Very well spoken sir! I totally concur.
I agree with everyone who has posted. I loved her , compassion, joy, giving heart, her work at the free clinic is how we met. I have scripts from freeman drug over ten years. I loved her smile, knowledge, to be treated like family from our small town pharmacy was priceless in my growth. I will miss you Leah, till we meet again. Heaven gained another angel
Leah was One in a million. Always ready to help those who had medical needs, and questions. She was so.kind and caring .
She will definitely be missed by many. We were shocked to hear of her passing….
she was the best grandma ever, kind and caring, the kindest soul. she loves eveyone and her last day was doing what she loved, family reunion, big Easter feast,kids playing in her yard,church. she was loved and she loved more.miss you grandma
very well said. I am so sorry for your loss.
In the late 60’s, early 70’s, I worked at Freeman’s and Leah became a friend. She definitely helped make Freeman’s a great place to work. My wife and I rekindled that friendship with Leah and Ron when our visits to RF became more frequent as my mother got older.
My sister, Paula, and I credit Leah’s professional and personal attention as a major reason Evie kept her independence and ability to live in her home until the very end. Leah was always willingly available with sage advice, extensive professional knowledge and moral support. Mom actually listened to her which wasn’t always the case with the rest of us! You will be sorely missed by a multitude of folks and not just in the RF area. Our condolences and prayers go out to Ron and the boys. Please take what comfort you can in the fact that Leah will always be with all of us who she blessed in so many ways. Thank you Leah for being such a kind friend!
My prayers are with Leah’s family during this time of great loss and sadness. She was such a gift to River Falls and all that she served and cared for.
Leah was always willing to help others. She was kind and patient. She was able to answer my questions simply and throughly. She will be missed by so many people.
I’m so sad to hear of Leah‘s passing! Through difficult health issues myself Leah has always been there with her knowledge and compassion, leading the way through the hardest times! I can’t even begin to describe my love and admiration for her! She was always there to lend an ear Or give a hug. I know exactly where she is right now… Right there in heaven, where she belongs! Rest in peace, dear Leah! Condolences to her entire family.
Although I never had the chance to meet such a special lady, I know her family was very important to her. She loved her sons and daughter in law and her grandchildren. I’m sure her husband and family share a deep pain at this time. Please hold on to your happy memories of her until you can be together again .
Sarah, Tim and the Gavin children you are in my prayers.
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