Cameron Carico
January 28, 2012
Cameron Mark Carico, 15, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Oakwood United Methodist Church, 400 NE 56th Street in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
Cameron was born July 25, 1996, in Des Moines, Iowa. From the beginning, Cameron touched everyone he met. He was quick with a hug, or a radiant smile, providing a source of joy and comfort for many. Cameron’s willingness to accept all people and his ability to talk to anyone made him a true and caring friend. His loyalty and his loving heart made him a very special son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.
Always the entertainer, Cameron was a big contributor to the conversation and laughter at the Carico home. He loved his Dad’s cooking, Mom’s nurturing and his sister, Kate’s companionship. Kate and Cameron enjoyed water skiing together and tubing wars which always ended with someone landing in the lake with lots of laughing. The family had year-round favorites, such as traveling to spring training for Cardinals baseball games in Florida, boating at Saylorville Lake, attending Iowa Cubs baseball games, tailgating at Iowa State Football games, and cheering for the ISU basketball team in the winter.
Full of energy, Cameron loved the many great adventures he had with his extended family, from going to Disney World with the Carico family, to boating at the Lake of the Ozarks with the Cameron family. Cameron was very close with his cousins, and from an early age he was a “big kid” playing, golfing, and skiing with those twice his age.
A ninth grader at Johnston Middle School in Johnston, Iowa, Cameron was a member of Pursuing Victory with Honor Club. Having grown up in the Johnston area, he had many friends through all of his activities. Cameron enjoyed his sports, such as basketball, baseball, track and football. He was a hard competitor and loyal teammate and he made the most of every game he played. Cameron was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. He loved the Lord and cherished the times he spent reading his favorite Bible scriptures. He enjoyed the church youth group and summer camp with his Oakwood friends.
Cameron is survived by his loving parents, Dawn and Brian Carico of Johnston, Iowa, and his sister, Kate; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Judy Cameron of Grimes, Iowa; and his paternal grandmother, Judy Carico of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; aunts and uncles, Jodi Cameron of Urbandale, Iowa, Diane and Steve Conley of Overland Park, Kansas, Tony and Anita Carico of Ankeny, Iowa, and Denise and Dave Lorber of Canton, Michigan; cousins, Michael and Kelli Cameron and son Tyler, Stephanie and Justin Andersen and son Owen, Timothy Conley, Alison Conley, Dana Lorber, Andi Cameron, Eric Lorber, Kaylea Carico and Kortni Carico; his paternal great-grandmother, Lola Hull; his paternal great-grandfather, Paul Carico; and many other supportive and loving extended family members. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paul Carico, Jr., and his uncle, Dennis Cameron.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., with the family present from 5 to 8 p.m., at Oakwood United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to be given to Iowa Health Systems, Student Assistance Program.
Hamilton’s Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Larry & Colleen Evans
02/03/2012
We just returned from a trip and saw your loss in the paper. We send our condolences and know that the hardest thing in life is to lose a child. We have been through that and know that you Judy and Richard have also lost a child. God bless you all and you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Ron & Willa Nichols
02/03/2012
We are asking God to bless you with courage to bear the sorrow you feel. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ron,Willa & Connor Nichols
Dan Kuhlman
02/02/2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Carico family. Judy I know what your children and grandchildren mean to you. After all, family is everything. You need each other now more than ever. Brian I remember meeting you and Tony on several occasions when you would visit your mother and Grandmother at IDALS, she's very proud of you and should be. I think of you and Lola a lot Judy. I'm very sorry for your lost. We lost a sister nearly 30 years ago and the pain never fully goes away but I know Nancy continues to look over us and tells us everything is OK.
Neil, Maranda, Sam & Eli Galvin
02/02/2012
To your family... we are thinking of you during this time of grief. Dawn, you were Sam's 1/2 day kindergarten teacher 4 years ago.He always spoke great things about your son when he visited your room, it was a highlight for him. Our thoughts are with you from Madison, WI.
Jodee Kennel
02/02/2012
I did not know Cameron but my daughter did. She is in the 8th grade at the middle school. It's awesome to hear what a wonderful person he was. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends during this difficult time.
Ron and Sheila Toney
02/02/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hadn't seen Cameron for a few years but remember him always at all of Stephine's basketball games , cheering and his excitement. A young gentleman even as a little tyke!!!!!!!!
Ron and Sheila Toney
Nicole Bankus Porterfield
02/02/2012
Dawn and Brian,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I have no words to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. I pray that comfort and peace finds you in the coming days and weeks. God bless you all.
Nicole Porterfield
Dawn Campbell
02/01/2012
Coach and Dawn,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Samantha 'Collins' Johnson
02/01/2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Carico,
I was very shocked and saddened to hear about your loss. It has been a long time (I am a 2001 graduate of Hoover) but I remember watching both Cameron and Kate for you several times, and he was such a sweet person. I truly believe that Cameron is in Heaven now, and I will continue to pray for all of you through this difficult time.
Dave Childers
02/01/2012
My mom (Phyllis Childers) my wife Barb & I send our heartfelt sympathy to your family in this season of loss. While no words can adequately describe your pain we believe God is able to comfort you. Be encouraged that God is not only able but willing to come to where you are. Hosea 6:3 and Amos 4:13. Our love and prayers for the Carico and Cameron families.
Dave Childers
Leslie McGee Young
02/01/2012
I'm so very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
The Robinsons, Wendy, Rick, Torey, Jordin and Bren
02/01/2012
Brian, Dawn and Kate,
Know we care, know we think of you, know that Cameron touched many people and will never be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Wendy, Rick, Torey, Jordin and Brenna Robinson
Doug & Tracey Goforth (Palmer)
02/01/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dawn and Brian during this difficult time. Although no words can express the sorrow, may all the wonderful memories bring comfort and strength in time. God bless your family
Shelli Flanagan Bridges
02/01/2012
Brian, Dawn, Kate, and Judy,
Our hearts are just broken for you in this time of loss. Knowing that you will see Cameron again will ease your pain and comfort you in your time of need. We are so sorry that you have to go through this. Please know that this family is thinking of you, sending thoughts your way, and praying that you may find a small amount of comfort in the beautiful, wonderful, loving and cherished memories that Cameron leaves you with. Such a beautiful child. Words are not enough to express our sympathy to all of you! May the comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ surround you in your time of need. Thinking of you all.
In Christ's Love,
Shelli Flanagan Bridges, the Kent Flanagan Family, and the Dianna Slater family.
Michelle Burcham
02/01/2012
Brian, Dawn and Kate,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We know you have a strong faith in God and know that He will carry you through this difficult time.
All our love,
Ron, Michelle, Maddie and Mackenzie Burcham