Search by Name

Robert Cameron Obituary

Robert Allan Cameron, 91, of Great Falls, died of natural causes Monday, Jan. 14, at a local healthcare facility.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Croxford Funeral Home.

Bob was born July 28, 1921, to Hugh and Hazel (Tuey) Cameron in Great Falls. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1939. He attended the University of Montana Missoula from 1939-40, Butte School of Mines, 1940-41, and the University of Washington (Seattle), where he earned his BA in Metallurgy. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and worked in civilian protection (Seattle), blood lab work (San Francisco) and chemical warfare (Europe). He worked for Boeing Aircraft Quality Control, the Metallurgical Lab and for an architect in Seattle. In 1953, he returned to Montana to farm. He was a little car crazy and drove a 1937 Packard limo to work in Seattle. Later he joined the Skunk Wagon Car Club.

He married Alice Louise Hanselman in 1942 in Seattle; she passed away May 11, 2003. He married his second wife, Gale Penwell, in September of 2009; she passed away Sept. 27, 2009.

He is survived by his son, Hugh of Power; sister Helen of Bozeman; three nephews; one niece; and three cousins.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice (Hanselman) Cameron; his second wife, Gale Penwell; his parents; grandparents Robert and Robina (Glenn) Cameron; and an uncle, John Cameron.

Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.

Published by Great Falls Tribune on Jan. 18, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Cameron

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Bob's Family: God granted Bob many years of a produtive, busy life; and it sounds like a life full of accomplishments, travel and dedication. May each of you know the comforting peace and presence God offers to you in this time of your need of Him. We are praying for you.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Psalm 91:14-16

January 21, 2013

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Robert Cameron's name

Memorial Events
for Robert Cameron

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Robert's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Robert Cameron's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more