Gavin Wayne Bounds

GAVIN WAYNE BOUNDS of St. Cloud. (Formerly of Princeton) Gavin was born on January 16th, 1996, at Shaw Air Force Base South Carolina, to military parents. After his parent's divorce, his mother separated from active duty and they returned to her home state of Minnesota, settling in Princeton in 2001 where he was raised. Although his father continued to serve on active duty, he was a loving and supportive father. Making the most of shared custody on holidays and summer vacations, he took Gavin on more than a few adventures and tried to make every visit special. In 2005 his father remarried, and Gavin was blessed with a second mother and (only slightly) older brother. As an adult, Gavin started gaining some experience in construction and eventually became an apprentice with the Laborer's Union Local #563 where he continued to work in construction and participate in a training program that allowed him to expand and hone his skills and eventually achieve his journeyman status. He was especially proud of obtaining his welding certifications. In his free time, Gavin enjoyed fishing, playing darts and video games, hanging out with his friends, or going on adventures. He had countless friends, was fiercely loyal to the ones that he cared about the most and loved them like family. Gavin had a kind heart and a generous nature, but despite this, from a young age, he suffered from depression and difficulties associated with his ADHD. From adolescence on into adulthood he began to struggle with substance abuse and alcohol addiction, both of which started to take a toll on his mental health. After years of battling his depression and inner demons, he grew weary of the fight. On September 10th, 2025, he chose to exit the battlefield, lay down his sword, and leave this world on his own terms in the hope that maybe in the next he would finally find peace and solace. He is survived by his mother, Stacy Bounds of MN; his father, Edwin Wayne Bounds and other mother, Tania Bounds of WA; and brother Steven and wife, Chloe, San Miguel of WA. He is also survived by grandparents Richard Josephes of MN; Brenda Wilson of CO; and Larry and Velma Bounds of TX; along with his aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends whom he considered family. He was met on the other side with a massive hug from the loving arms of his grandmother Joyce Josephes, and perhaps a shy hug from Miah, the little sister he didn't get a chance to know in life, (but would have adored if he had). His good friend, Jesse Dady, was also waiting to greet him. A celebration of Gavin's life will be held on November 1st at the Coon Rapids VFW Post 9625 from 5:00pm to 8:00 p.m.. located at 1919 Coon Rapids boulevard NW Coon Rapids, Minnesota. 55433 (763) 755-4760

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Gavin Wayne Bounds

January 16, 1996 - September 10, 2025

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Gavin Wayne Bounds

January 16, 1996 - September 10, 2025

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