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
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
Becky Connell (Just a parent)
02/01/2012
My prayers are with you all! May God Bless.
Myrna Madsen
02/01/2012
Brian, Dawn and Kate - We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, and brother, Cameron. We know you must have been very proud of Cameron. His obituary sounds like he lived a very full life. We extend our sympathy to your family, such difficult days for you all. We pray the Lord will give you added strength and peace to get through the days ahead.
Love
Myrna Madsen
Chris and Matt
Jami Bockenstedt
02/01/2012
Carico Family - I am so very sorry for your loss. Though I didn't know Cameron personally, I have worked with Dawn and my daughter Erin used to be in Girl Scouts with Kate. I also have a daughter, Casey, who is a Freshman and has been very sad about Cameron and your loss. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with your family and all the people who knew and loved Cameron.
Dan Siems
02/01/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will miss his hustle, weekside screams for help on d, and ability to knock down the freethrow.... He was a great kid that will surely be missed by all.
May God Bless you and help you find strength as you begin the healing process.
Dan Siems
Angie (Silver) Chrismore
02/01/2012
Brian, Dawn & Kate,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Cameron. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Cameron touched a lot of hearts here in the Johnston community.
Jill Wineinger
02/01/2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carico family. My daughter Christina Anderson has known Cameron since the early years at Horizon. Christina thought the world of Cameron and always had good things to say about him. His infectious smile, kind heart and bubbly personality will be greatly missed.
Please know the entire Dragon community feels Cameron's loss and prays for your comfort
Stacy Williams
02/01/2012
So sorry for your loss! We are thinking of you and your whole family!
Stacy and Steven Williams and family
Becky Forbes Clark
02/01/2012
Brian & Dawn,
I am so sorry for your loss- words cannot express. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, and those of many others who love you.
Monette Ross
02/01/2012
Dear Brian, Dawn, and Kate
My prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. May you find strength and courage in the support of loved ones, dear friends, and colleagues. Though I didn't know Cameron well, I know Ari sure looked up to him as a great role model and kind, and caring person.
I wish there was more to say that would somehow make a positive difference for you right now, for you have been incredibly supportive of Ari and I over the years and have helped us in ways I can never thank you enough for.
Sharing warm hug, and our love with you all of you during this trying time and always,
Monette
Scott Short
01/31/2012
Dear Carico family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Norris
01/31/2012
I don't know Cameron or the family. My niece Cally Gay posted this on
facebook and it touched my heart. I wanted to express my sympathy for your
lost but also wanted to say how much I admire Cameron. From what I read
I could tell what a wonderful person he is. Please know my thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Maggie & Bill Ferrell
01/31/2012
Our hearts go out to both of you, Dawn and Brian at this time of sorrow. May the Lord Jesus Christ watch over your family & raise your son's soul to the heavens for eternity. Our prayers are with your family. Maggie & Bill Ferrell
Julie and Rick Schraeger
01/31/2012
We are so sorry for your loss. No words can be expressed. Know that we are praying for you and family in the days and weeks ahead. May God be with you in your time of need.
Blazevic Family
01/31/2012
I didn't personally know your son but my daughter Jasna did.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.He will be missed in
Johnston community.