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
Danielle Dawson
01/31/2012
I pray that your family can find comfort knowing Cameron is in Gods hands now and has become your beautiful angel. There are no words I can say that will express the sadness I feel for you. God rest your soul, Cameron, you were an incredibly handsome man that seemed to have so much to offer to this world.......I pray that you watch over your mother, father, and sister and give them the strength to move forward. God rest your soul!
Anonymous
01/31/2012
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."
Revelation 21:4 ESV
May the peace of the Lord be with you all.
Pam Jay
01/31/2012
Brian, it's been many years since I have seen you or your brother, but have fond memories of you both. I am sorry to hear about your loss and pray for strength for you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary Hanson
01/31/2012
Dear Brian, Dawn and Kate,
Please know your Hiatt family has you in their thoughts and prayers. I am home sick with the flu this week, so I will not be able to attend the visitation or the service. Bob Baldus will be there, and he carries my condolences. Your entire family is greatly loved. I hope the strength of that love can help you.
Mary Hanson
Shari Huss Gravitt
01/31/2012
Sorry to hear of your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers
Kim Stock
01/31/2012
Brian, Dawn, Kate and Judy,
We are so sorry for your loss and our hearts are heavy. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Ray and Kim Stock and family
Todd Smith and Family
01/31/2012
Brian and family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers re with you and your family.
Todd, Teri, Cooper and Barrett
Don & Corry Kulisky
01/31/2012
We cannot begin to understand the depth of grief you are feeling, but we want you to know that you are all in are prayers. We never had the opportunity to know Cameron, but we feel a closeness to the Carico family after living in the same neighborhood for so many years. Our hearts are breaking for you now, but knowing Brian, Tony, and Judy, I know you will find strength in each other.
Don & Corry Kulisky,
Amy & Tommy Bartram
Dean, Julie, Evan, & Miles Summa
01/31/2012
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18. We are praying for you.
The Weiss Family
01/31/2012
Walker enjoyed playing Attack basketball with Cameron and we could see the joy he got from playing. He always had a ready smile. We are so sorry for your loss and will be sending prayers your way. Take care!
Trina Gonzalez
01/31/2012
My thougths and prayers are with your family. May God be with you and give you the strength and comfort you need.
Jansen family
01/31/2012
So very sorry for your loss, please know that our family and the entire "Dragon" family have you in our hearts and prayers
Randy, Mary, Kayla and Brady
Jyll Miner
01/31/2012
The best and most beautiful
Things in the world cannot
Be seen or even touched.
They must be felt with the heart."
~Helen Keller
May the fond memories in your heart keep Cameron's spirit alive in
each of you. It was a pleasure watching him grow up - he did indeed
have the warmest smile to melt all hearts. There are no words to
express the sorrow we share with you. Know that this community
loves and supports you all and will forever. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you always -
Rod, Jyll, Joscelyn, Gwynna and Maggie Miner
mjjns
01/31/2012
We are so very sorry for your loss and your pain. While we do not know your family, our son is also 15. God bless and hold you.
Nichole Staats Benge
01/31/2012
Thinking of you and praying for peace and understanding. Bless you and your family during this hard time.