Bruce Elliot Cameron, age 77, resident of Payson, UT, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022 in Provo, UT. He was surrounded by family.

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Bruce was born in Payson, UT on November 26, 1944 to J Elliot and Maxine Petty Cameron. He graduated from B Y High in 1963, where he was a star basketball player, and earned Bachelors and Masters degrees from BYU. Bruce served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1964 to 1966 in the Southwest Indian Mission, Navajo speaking. Bruce moved to Southern California and worked in the nursing home industry for 45 years. He also served the Church on High Councils, in Bishoprics, and in many other callings, most recently as a service missionary.

Bruce was known for his passion for music as both an arranger and a performer. It was a true source of joy in his life. As an avid sports enthusiast he enjoyed playing racquetball and rooting for his favorite teams. Go Cougars! Go Dodgers! Go LA Lakers! (pre-LeBron)

Bruce’s unshakeable faith in Jesus Christ, stubborn nature, and steadfast resilience helped him to overcome the many challenges in his life with quiet humility. His dedication to family was unwavering. His example will bless generations.

He is survived by: his wife, Carolyn Thomas, of 37 years; his children, Christine Goodman, Lisa Atkinson, Cindy Cameron, Todd Cameron, Ryan Cameron, Shawn Cameron, and Heather Cramer; 2 stepchildren, Bryan Elliott and Neile Montgomery; 24 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild; as well as his mother, Maxine Petty Cameron, his brother, Kim (Melinda) Cameron, sister Kerry Lynn (Don) Herrin, brother Preston (Tami) Cameron, and foster brother Anthony (Brenda) Beyal. He was preceded in death by his father, J Elliot Cameron, and daughter Gena Cameron.

Plans for a Celebration of Life are forthcoming

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Walker Sanderson Funeral Home & Crematory Provo
85 E 300 S
Provo, UT

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Oct 18, 2022

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Wow! I just found Elder Cameron's "passing" notice in the most recent BYU magazine. Although I didn't serve with Elder Cameron, he was the head zone leader/teacher at the Language Training Mission when I entered the Navajo speaking zone as a new "greenie" in 1968. I was so impressed when he started speaking those unintelligible sounds to us. I thought, what am I going to do now?? I've never heard anything like this! Anyway, he was like on a pedestal to me. I grew up in Idaho and considered myself to be a pretty good basketball player as I had played a lot previously in high school. One day Bruce and the other teachers challenged the Navajo language learners (us) to a basketball game at the Smith Fieldhouse. Our teachers were not only way ahead of us in the Navajo language but playing basketball also. Bruce was too fast for me to guard. He was a great guy in personality, too. I'll remember him always.

Neil {Elder} Ivie , Roseburg, OR, US Feb 12, 2023

Wow! I just found Elder Cameron's "passing" notice in the most recent BYU magazine. Although I didn't serve with Elder Cameron, he was the head zone leader/teacher at the Language Training Mission when I entered the Navajo speaking zone as a new "greenie" in 1968. I was so impressed when he started speaking those unintelligible sounds to us. I thought, what am I going to do now?? I've never heard anything like this! Anyway, he was like on a pedestal to me. I grew up in Idaho and considered myself to be a pretty good basketball player as I had played a lot previously in high school. One day Bruce and the other teachers challenged the Navajo language learners (us) to a basketball game at the Smith Fieldhouse. Our teachers were not only way ahead of us in the Navajo language but playing basketball also. Bruce was too fast for me to guard. He was a great guy in personality, too. I'll remember him always.

Neil {Elder} Ivie , Roseburg, OR, US Feb 12, 2023

I remember Bruce very well from our days at BY High/Jr. High School. He was several years ahead of me but made an impact on me. He was a great athlete and I looked up to him. Lost track of Bruce after high school/college, but happy to see how successful he was and a good family man. My condolences to the family. RIP Bruce.

Phillip C. Hoopes , Sandy, UT, US Oct 19, 2022

I remember Bruce very well from our days at BY High/Jr. High School. He was several years ahead of me but made an impact on me. He was a great athlete and I looked up to him. Lost track of Bruce after high school/college, but happy to see how successful he was and a good family man. My condolences to the family. RIP Bruce.

Phillip C. Hoopes , Sandy, UT, US Oct 19, 2022

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