Bruce "Ed" Cameron
October 17, 2017
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Bruce Edward Cameron
“Ed” Cameron of Des Moines, 63 passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2017.
Ed was born on December 27, 1954 to Donald and Shirley Cameron in Davenport Iowa. Ed served proudly in the United States Navy for 9 years.
Ed is survived by his wife Julie, daughter Elaine and son Duncan. Stepchildren Lindsay and Justin McKeever, sister Anne Holden, and brother Andy of Colorado, six nieces and nephews and seven grandchildren. Ed was preceded in death by his sister Karen, and his parents.
The Cameron family will welcome friends at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines, November 1, 2017 from 9 am to 11 am with his funeral service following at 11 am with Father Joe Damhorst performing the eulogy after full military honors.
Online condolences maybe expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Jennifer Pickett
11/01/2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I can see in my friend, Anne, and in these messages here that Ed will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May God's loving promises along with the wonderful memories shared here and with each other give you great comfort.
Elaine Cameron
10/25/2017
(Elaine's words of remembrance of her father.)
Ed was a gifted tinkerer with a technical mind and he used it while he served in the US Navy for many years as a computer technician. Throughout his career, Ed worked on both hardware and software problem solving. After retiring from the Navy he worked at Net INS in Des Moines, Iowa, from 1997-2005. He also worked for Mediacom from 2005-2012. He received a total of 12 awards for outstanding customer service during his time of work.
Ed was a skeptic-optimistic with a love for photographing birds, creating computer graphics, gardening, trying new things and finding new hobbies. He dearly loved his grandchildren and tried to teach them the value of creating with your hands, that old things are just as cool as new things, that you greet a loved one with a good firm hug and if you were special it was followed by growly bear sounds.
He had a knack for baking in the kitchen, undercooking chicken and perfecting
beef with a beer. Ed was artistic, sarcastic, and quick witted.
He and his wife, Julie, opened their hearts and home to many beloved pets over
the years; his favorites were Sam, Chico, Cody and Chubby. In fact, just hours after
his beloved cat Chubby passed away, Ed followed. We can hear him
laughing uproariously at the irony of leaving this world along with his affectionately named fat cat. Ed loved living in the moment and took pleasure in small
accomplishments. While we grieve his death, our hearts are warmed to know that
he is dancing with new feet and playing with the pets in heaven.
Ed leaves behind his wife Julie Cameron of Des Moines, Iowa, his daughter Elaine of Oskaloosa, Iowa; his son Duncan Hamilton of London, England; Step-daughter Lindsay McKeever of Winterset, Iowa; Step-son Justin McKeever of Winterset, Iowa; and his 7
Grandchildren. Also remaining are his sister Anne Cameron and her husband George Holden of Dallas, Texas; brother Andy Cameron and his wife Karen of Aurora, Colorado, and many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Don and Shirley, and his sister, Karen Cameron.
Anne Cameron
10/25/2017
Remembering my big brother. As kids, we certainly participated in a lot of shenanigans. Most infamous was the one where he (the ringleader) had me and Andy let all the air out of all four tires of our dad's car AND the bikes, and we all draw pictures on the basement walls with shoe polish applicators! We also spent a lot of time in Greenfield Plaza riding bikes, fishing for crawdads, playing basketball (Ed was tall!), building forts, and sledding down the neighborhood hill. I thought it was a lot more fun doing "boy" things than girl things, and Ed was happy to have me around. He left home when I was 14, off to far-flung places, so we didn't have much contact in those years (before the internet, FaceTime, and easy international communication). I did get the chance to visit him when he was in England in 1980, and had a wonderful time playing "Auntie" to his baby girl, Elaine. After I was married, George and I visited him and his family in Naples, Italy. I will never forget touring Capri with him and how much fun we all had.
In recent years Ed and I communicated a lot as we found we had some creative interests in common, and I had more time since I retired. He was very artistic and crafty, and he was so interested in what I was doing with my weaving. I even got him to try his hand at weaving, sending him a little loom and homemade instructional videos that I created just for him. He found it a little frustrating, I think. Maybe those big fingers of his just couldn't do it (size 13 ring if I remember correctly!). He advised me on photography and my website, and we often shot the breeze while doing some household chores in our respective homes.
I already miss him deeply.
Andy Cameron
10/24/2017
He was a good big brother who looked out after me growing up. Just ask Kevin Johnson. Our adventures included paper routes, constant painting our parents rental houses, BurCAM heating and Air conditioning services to Hustler's Alley. The Alley was a pool hall and foosball entertainment adventure. It even had unbelievable brawls with competing factions of the community claiming the Alley as their territory. One thing we learned from our parents was work was essential. When we left home both went into the service, he went to the Navy and I went into the Air Force. We had some crazy fun times in England as we were both stationed about 60 miles apart. Ed knew how to have a good time. We even flew back together on a military hop from Lakenheath England to Altus, Oklahoma, only to rent a car and drive to Des Moines as our grandmother Cameron was stricken with a stroke. Soon I departed the Air Force and moved to Prattville Alabama. Ed was stationed in Naples, Italy and by 1992 was then stationed to Pensacola Florida, about 4 hour drive from my house. I guess we couldn't be more than 4 hours away as we would visit from time to time.
JoAnn Stefani Lyons
10/24/2017
I always knew him as Bruce growing up on the south side of Des Moines and being friends with Anne his sister. His young adult life took him far away from the south side then later he returned to where he grew up. It may have been nostalgic for him. I wish his family peace and strength at this difficult time.
Alex Thompson
10/24/2017
We were so sorry to hear of your loss; John and I will keep you in our thoughts during this difficult time
Meg Holden
10/24/2017
Uncle Ed will be very missed. Sending love and prayers to all of his family during this tough time.
George Holden
10/23/2017
Ed or 'big guy' as I affectionately called him to his face, was indeed a big guy with a big presence. He was opinionated, but also smart and talented. His intelligence was evident in his ability with computers: he was facile at diagnosing, repairing, and even building computers. I appreciated his willingness and ability to fix our computers on several occasions. I was also impressed with his talents that included vegetable gardening, photographing, and woodworking. Sure he could be gruff at times, but he was also tender and loving. And it was clear to me that he very much loved his family--as well as his many pets. His death has created a hole in many lives.