Laura Kim Gavin
October 12, 2023
Laura Kim Gavin 1967 ~ 2023
Laura “Kimberlie” Gavin, age 56, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 12th 2023 due to an ongoing battle with diabetes as well as other health issues. She was born February 26th 1967 in Provo, Utah to John Ned Gavin and Linda Jean Lockhart. At the age of four she was raised indefinitely by her grandparents, Eugene Lester Lockhart and Laura Dorgan Lockhart (both deceased).
Kimberlie attended Mapleton Elementary School, Springville Middle School (1979) Springville High School (1983 and 1984) As well as Santa Cruz Adult School in California (1983 and 1985) where she received her high school diploma. Kimberlie loved to learn, continuing her education at the American Institute of Medical-Dental Technology (1994), earning her Dental Laboratory Technician Certificate. As well as, Florida State College (2019) Associates degree in arts, Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Technical degrees as an accounting technology specialist and a business specialist. She also was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Kimmie was currently employed as an assistant manager at Golden Rule real estate and property management in Gainesville, FL. She always had so much pride in her work and talked fervently about her co-workers and how much she enjoyed working there.
Kimmie loved to love on people. She gave to others even when she didn't have the means to. As a tradition, she sponsored at least one family each year for Christmas, donating gifts and homemade meals. She was also known to cook meals for the homeless, bringing them containers full of homemade food as often as she was able. She often said, “The happiness on peoples faces when they taste my food is why I love to cook. I already know it tastes good, so why would I just cook for myself?” Kimmie was a naturally talented, AMAZING cook. Recipe Days were one of her favorite things to do with her son, a tradition that he plans to continue for generations to come. She loved being outdoors, whether fishing, camping, or just tubing down the springs, anywhere with water was her favorite place to be. Animals were one of her passions and there was hardly a time that Kimberlie didn’t have a pet. Dogs and cats, snakes and turtles, the list goes on. Her recent pride and joy being her English Bulldog, Tungsten Kimbo, who stayed by her side until the very end.
She will be dearly missed by her two children, Zac (Kamille) Gavin and Tiesha (Trevor) Logan along with several grandchildren, as well as the many blood and non-blood relatives who loved her along the way. A memorial will be held at her son’s home, in Dunnellon, Florida. In lieu of flowers or gifts, guests are welcome to bring their favorite dish or recipe, in honor of Kimberlie’s love of cooking. For location and directions, please contact Zac or Kamille at 352-405-5552
~ To my oldest friend, who gave me life, gave me love, gave me courage, and so much more.
I love you, Mom.
Past infinity and beyond.
~ Zac ~
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I was so sad to hear of Kim's passing. We have a long history as she and Jamie Norn (who has also passed away) were my roommates when I moved out of my mom's house for the first time. Those days were some of my most favorite and cherished memories. We had our differences but over the years have still remained friends. She will be missed by many.
God Bless you Zac and Kamille. Â My heart goes out to you. I love you both. Â
I have so many memories with my mom along with my little brother Zac. We had very fond memories together through the years. My most favorite memory with her is every Sunday we'd sit and watch our TV show Army Wives. It was our thing we did together. Holidays, especially Christmas. She always let me put the tree up, sometimes I'd even get stuck underneath it. She would just watch and laugh with me. The love she given was unconditional for her two kids and many more people who grown to know her. She loved helping those in need. Loved being herself and not having a care in the world what others thought of her. She also rescued animals that was her passion. Was animals. She taught us to believe in ourselves as well as others. Follow our dreams as we thrive for what we wanted to do with our lives. I love you more then 2000 million red m&M's and swedish fish Momma. The relationship we shared together will forever be cherished. The love you had for my kids they will always remember video chats and seeing you smile and happy. Hearing their grandma say "I love you!". Thank you for being my mom, my role model and idol and best friend. Also grandmother to my babies. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for choosing me to be your only daughter. I love you so much. I miss you everyday.
To Kimmies precious children. I remember when you were both new babies and how proud she was of you. I baby sat your mom and uncle John when they were young. I lived directly across the street from Lockharts and our families were both close friends. My younger siblings went to school and played together with Kim.Â
Kimmie is an angel, I never ever saw her be unkind or cross, even with all she had to deal with sometimes. She always had a smile, always. My heart goes out to you both and your families. I hope that time and good memories will bring peace in your futures. With love, Lisa Oakley
This has been such heart breaking news.. I still cannot believe it. Kimberlie was such an amazing person. I worked with her in Ocala for about 4 1/2 years, she recently left earlier this year but she never stopped texting me to make sure that my children and I were safe, happy and healthy. She has gotten my kids Easter baskets, sent me a card in the mail with gas coupons, helped me search for a new home for my babies and I when we were in a bad spot. She would even just text me to say she loved and missed me out of the blue. We shared tik toks often back and forth, usually about cute animals and funny baby videos. She talked about her dog, children and grandchildren all of the time, they were her pride an joy. My prayers go out to her children, grandchildren and other family/friends who had the chance to know her, in this hard time.
I love and miss you dearly, Kimberlie.