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
Scott Stilwell
01/31/2012
Not knowing your family, I wanted to reach out and let you know you will in my thoughts and prayers. Our church staff prayed for you this morning and I know you will be on the hearts of many as you make this unexpected journey. Peace to you.
Dick and Karen Shaffer
01/31/2012
Brian, Dawn and family,
We were so sorry to learn of Cameron's death. We wish there was something we could do to ease the pain. As you know our sons Andy, Brad and Skip are friends of the Carico boys from childhood and we feel close to the family.
We are currently wintering in Alabama, but our hearts are with you. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss.
Dominic & Susan Black and Family
01/31/2012
Our hearts go out to you and your whole family. Words cannot express the hurt and sorrow at this time. Please remember the laughter and good times with Cameron and know he is in peace now. Thinking of all of you and know you have friends and family to comfort and guide you! The Black/Woods Family (Dominic, Sue, Drew, Kara and Gabi).
Kristin Teig Torres
01/31/2012
Brian, Dawn, Kate & Family
My deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time.
May you find peace.
Love to you,
Kristin, Travis, Jack & Ava Torres
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Justin Dehnert
01/31/2012
My deepest sympathy to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julie, Rande, Cole, Hunter, Brady & Riley LaFollet
01/31/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Many good memories of Cole playing baseball with Cameron. The world lost a wonderful young man...he touched a lot of lives.
Kristin Merkle
01/31/2012
Brian, Dawn, and Kate, my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss and I have been praying for you since Saturday. I am here for all of you, whenever you might need something. Kate, if you ever need something I am here to help or just listen. Kate, I am proud of you. Speaking at the candlelight vigil took strength and I know Cameron was proud too. Right now the memories make you sad, but they will bring you much comfort in the coming days, weeks, months, and years.
Ms. Merkle
The Von der Lindes
01/31/2012
All though we only got to know Cameron a little while through the All Iowa Attack, it was easy to see that you Cameron was a very good kid. We are so sorry for your terrible loss. You are and will be in our hearts and prayers.
Starcevich Family
01/31/2012
We are so very sorry for the pain you are in. We wish we could take your heartache away. We grieve with you & we will be here for you today, tomorrow & always.......
Cameron will always be remembered as a wonderful, sweet, loving boy with a beautiful smile!
We Love You all!
Pug, Deb, Kyle, Luke & Shane Starcevich
Where The Light Is...
01/31/2012
From the beautiful candlelight vigil, these words stirred my soul. May God's mercy, grace, and healing hands be abundantly present for the family.
See the candle burn in the window
And feel the flames heat as it's drowning out the cold
Darkness doesn't stand a chance
Even when you're close to midnight
Even when the walls are closing in
There'll always be a star that's shining
And the night will never win
Where the light is
Where the light is,
Darkness can't be found
Where the Lord is,
Darkness must be bound
Darkness -
Never stood a chance
Karen Wickiser
01/31/2012
Brian and Dawn,
Please know you are in our thougths and prayers. Words cannot convey the depth of our sorrow.
Karen and Kurt Wickiser
Cheryl Temple
01/31/2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Our sincere condolences,
Scott, Cheryl, Derek & Dillon Temple
Through The Tears...
01/31/2012
In Memory of Cameron:
I find an old photograph
and see your smile.
As I feel your presence anew,
I am filled with warmth
and my heart remembers love.
I read an old card
sent many years ago
during a time of turmoil and confusion.
The soothing words written then
still caress my spirit
and bring me peace.
I remember who you used to be
the laughter we shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
Where did you go,
When the body is left behind
and the spirit is released to fly?
Perhaps you are the morning bird
singing joyfully at sunrise,
or the butterfly that dances
so carelessly on the breeze
or the rainbow of colors
that brightens a stormy sky
or the fingers of afternoon mist
delicately reaching over the mountains
or the final few rays of the setting sun
lighting up the skies
edging the clouds with a magical glow.
I miss your being
but I feel your presence,
In whatever form you choose to take,
however you now choose to be.
Your spirit has become for me
a guardian angel on high
guiding, advising, and watching over me.
I remember you.
You are with me
and I am not afraid.
Michael, Cheryl, Claire, and Bella Hanniford
01/31/2012
To Judy, Brian, Dawn, and Kate -
Our memory of Cameron will be that he was an enjoyable young man, carefree, quick with a smile, and easy to immediately like. Through youth group, at Oakwood UMC, he deeply touched our daughter Claire's heart as a person she looked up to and simply enjoyed being around. She knew he stood in "The Light" and for that we are grateful he touched her life.
With the Lord's grace, may the lyrics of the song by Matthew West bring the family some level of comfort. From where He's standing, the Lord sees a grand design that He imagined when He breathed us into life. And all of the chaos will come together in His hands like a masterpiece of His picture perfect plan. Standing at the end of life, waiting on the other side, He is already there and will fit the pieces back together. Look forward to the reuion in The Kingdom. There you will Rejoice!
From the Lyrics of "Save A Place For Me"
- Matthew West -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dMyXyUn5SM
Don't be mad if I cry
It just hurts so bad sometimes
'Cause everyday it's sinking in
And I have to say goodbye all over again
You know I bet it feels good
To have the weight of this world
Off Your shoulders now
I'm dreaming of the day
When I'm finally there with You
Save a place for me, save a place for me
I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon
Save a place for me, save some grace for me
I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon
I have asked the questions why
But I guess the answer's for another time
So instead I'll pray with every tear
And be thankful for the time I had You here
So You just save a place for me, save a place for me
I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon
Save a place for me, save some grace for me
I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon
I wanna live my life just like You did
And make the most of my time just like You did
And I wanna make my home up in the sky
Just like You did, oh, but until I get there
Until I get there....
Just save a place for me, save a place for me
'Cause I will be there soon
Save a place for me, save a place for me
I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon
Don't be mad if I cry, It just hurts so bad
Jack and Carol Dunn
01/31/2012
Our Deepest sympathy to the many family members. Our thhoughts and prayers are with you all. I was a good friend of his Great Grandfather Paul, went to Jr High and High school with him and later worked with him at UPS.