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

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