Stanton "Shimon" Camiel

1936 - 2013

Camiel, Stanton "Shimon" 10/17/36 to 05/26/2013 SAN DIEGO -- Beloved husband and father, born in San Diego to Zel and Jeanne Camiel, Stan attended Jefferson Elementary, Roosevelt Jr. High and San Diego High class of '54. He loved his Cavers. His college years were spent at UCLA, UC Berkeley and San Diego State. In 1959, he immigrated to Israel and spent 17 years on Kibbutz Naot Mordacai where he began using his Hebrew name "Shimon". He loved kibbutz life, working in agriculture, teaching English, and then working in health education. Returning to San Diego, he earned Masters degrees and a PhD. in Health Education and Public Health. He worked for North County Health Services as a Health Educator, and as a consultant for the City of San Diego as a passionate advocate for Health Education and Services for the Homeless population. He also volunteered for the Social Action Committee of Temple Emanu-El, and The Alzheimer's Association to name a few. Shimon and his wife, Joyce Camiel, travelled the world- visiting 52 countries. His bucket list was not completed. He enjoyed many long friendships, including his old high school buddies - The Old Farts Club, and walking miles on end with Dan, Frank and friends, often wearing out his co-walkers. While nearing completion on his second PhD., he began having problems with concentration and memory and was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at age 63. Shimon attacked his disease with vigor and typically, became an advocate for Alzheimer's Association lobbying in Sacramento and speaking around San Diego. Thanks to the Alzheimer's Disease Research center at UCSD, he immediately became involved with ADRC support group as well as entering into drug research trials. His last project was writing and publishing three delightful memoirs: Outhouse War and Other Kibbutz Stories, Zelig's Odyssey and The Canyon Kids. He had many wonderful caregivers: Mako Sakata and all the folks at Silverado Encinitas and Silverado Hospice are among the many to be thanked. A devoted father, he loved spending time with his family. Shimon is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce Camiel, and children Yardena, Daniel and Naftali Camiel, stepsons Greg, Bill and David (deceased) Glassman and first wife Susan Blankfort, grand- children: Brittany, Erin, Hanna, Max and Bianca, great-grandson James, brother Jack Camiel and numerous cousins. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 29th, at 11 a.m. at El Camino Memorial Park (Sorrento Valley), 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego Ca. 92121. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr., C129, La Jolla 92037, Temple Emanu-El, Social Action Committee, 6299 Capri Dr., San Diego, 92120, or One on One Outreach- Hunger Project, 3504 Butler Ave, Los Angeles 90066. Funeral directed by Am Israel Mortuary, for further information contact: 619-583-8850.