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
Mary Schmidt
01/31/2012
Dearest Brian,
I have tried to put in to words how terribly sorry and sad I have been for you and your family these last few days. I have always cherished the conversations we've had about raising teenagers. It breaks my heart that you have lost your son, way too early. You always warm my heart when you ask how Becca is doing and how proud you are of her accomplishments. I always tell her and we've had many talks this week about how wonderful that always makes her feel. She has always felt a little bad about those couple of years in middle school and it always makes her feel awesome that you have been so supportive and always say you would love to have her work for you. In fact, last week she was going to try to get her student teaching assignment changed to middle school and contact you about student teaching at JMS. Anyway, she has to do a lower elementary class, but my point, is that we talk about you all the time. You make a difference in a child, teen, or parent's life everyday. I hope knowing that can be strength to help you through this horrible time. I didn't know Cameron, but everyone that did tells me what a wonderful kid and friend he was to their children. He will truly be missed by many. He will always be in our prayers.
Dawn and Kate, you have a beautiful family and I pray for strength for you all. Please know that if I can do anything for your family in the days, weeks or years to come, please don't hesitate to ask. I send my love,
Mary
Shannon Graves (Hines)
01/31/2012
It has been many years since seeing you Dawn but my thoughts are now with your family daily. There are no words that will ease the pain for what you and your family are going through now but know that I am praying for all of you. God Bless
Kaela Hodzic
01/31/2012
I am so very sorry for your loss...find comfort in each other.
Kaela Hodzic
Mike and Maureen Benson
01/31/2012
Our hearts go out to all of you. Cameron will be greatly missed. May your memories bring you strength. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike, Maureen, Matthew & Mitch Benson
Serdarevic family
01/31/2012
Our Family is very ,very sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
NancyHepplewhite
01/31/2012
I did not know your son, but Mr. Carico did touch my son's life in 8th and 9th grade. I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy Hepplewhite
Kathleen Moench & Taylor Anderson
01/31/2012
Brian and family,
Know that we are thinking of you all, and saying prayers. Our hearts ache at the thought of losing a child... Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Amy Forbes
01/31/2012
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Dawn and Brian.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart,
and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. - Khalil Gibran
Shamus Gordon
01/31/2012
Brian, Dawn, and Kate
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Meeting Cameron that first week of school my first year helped me to realize that teaching was the place I was meant to be. His infectious smile and personality brought a bright spot to class each day. I am lucky to have met him and he will be greatly missed.
Pam Van Hosen Turner-Larson
01/31/2012
Judy and family: I am so sorry to hear of the death of Cameron.
John & Tracy Smith & Family
01/30/2012
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Brian, Dawn & Kate we are thinking of you!
The Mueller Family
01/30/2012
We will never know the pain you are feeling, but please feel comfort in knowing that Cameron did touch so many lives, and all though his life was way too short the time he was here made a difference to so many people. As a parent our heart aches for all of you. Keep the Faith & let friends & family help you. The world is a much better place for so many who knew Cameron. God Bless all of you.
Jay, Krista, Alec, Brooke and Caroline Ginsberg
01/30/2012
We are so saddened to hear about Cameron. You are such a wonderful family. Our heart aches for all of you. Please know you are in our prayers. There are no words to adequately express how much Cameron will be missed.
Mike Collet
01/30/2012
So very sorry for your loss. Our community and so many other communities are thinking of you. Take comfort from family and friends and do what you need to to get by. Take care.
Todd Savage
01/30/2012
Brian & family
Our thoughts an prayers are with you.
Todd & Jody Savage, Altoona