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(Tuesday - March 23,
2021) - Keith Wayne Cameron, age 89, born August 1, 1931, was called
home to heaven on March 20, on the wings of angels, to be with his
beloved, while surrounded by his family.
Keith, "Pops" (as he was
called), was born in Iron Mountain and spent all his life, the only
child, to Malcolm and Josephine (St. Louis) Cameron. Pops' father,
Malcolm, passed away when Pops was twelve years old. His mother then
married Albert Quick, they built a house on Hamilton Lakes, and Pops
resided with them.
On February 1, 1969, Pops married Rose Marie
Stafford and her four children. "I asked the Lord to bless me with an
angel in my life - A woman I could treasure as a loving friend and wife
- And so you came from Heaven as the answer to my prayer - And changed
my world forever through the precious love we share."
Keith was
a member of the Elks Club, and V.F.W. Keith, along with his beloved Dee,
sang in St. Mary and St. Joseph church choir. His spot in church was the
third row, end seat, right side. After retirement, Keith and Rose
enjoyed breakfast at B's cafe and lunch at the C&R. On Fridays, mom got
her hair done, and dad delivered loaves of bread to the "girls." He also
made bread for the priests at St. Mary's and Joe's. Keith cared for Rose
endearingly until her passing, September 2013. Ever since Keith longed
to be with her, his prayers have finally been answered.
He served
in the Korean war from August 25, 1950, until July 8, 1954, where he was
a radio/navigator on a B-29 bomber. Because of declining health, he was
unable to go on the veteran's honor flight.
Keith leaves behind
his children Marc Stafford (Trisha Jarona), Myke Stafford (April Maroney),
Toni and Don Kozlowski, and Dann Stafford (Julie Bybee); grandchildren
Ben Kozlowski, Chrissy and Jim Jenkins, Eric and Emily Kozlowski, Josh
and Vicky Koslowski, Katelyn (His Goddaughter) and Kyle Kubacki, Bailey
Stafford, Jacob Stafford, Melissa Stafford, and Tanya Stafford;
great-grandchildren James, Max and Connor Jenkins, Kameron and Keegan
Kubacki, Trevon and Taraji Stafford, Logan Kozlowski and the newest and
only great-granddaughter Natalie Kozlowski. Due to unforeseen
circumstances, he was unable to hold her.
"Every name listed
above would have a different life it wasn't for Keith. Thank you for
choosing to be our father."
Keith was preceded in death by the
love of his life Rose Marie; one granddaughter Amber Rose Stafford; his
parents Malcolm Cameron, Albert and Josephine (Cameron) Quick;
grandparents Alfred and Emma St. Louis; cousins Art and Carbor St.
Louis; his hunting buddies and of course his dog Major.
He spent
a few years in the care of his daughter Toni & son-in-law Don at their
home and finally set up residence at Roubal's Nursing Home in
Stephenson. We want to thank Roubal's staff for treating him like family
during the last year and a half. God bless them all.
In
accordance with Keith's wishes, private family services will be held.
Burial will take place in Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain.
You may
leave a condolence or tribute to Keith's family at:
www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com
The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of
Iron Mountain to honor Keith's legacy of life. |
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