Eugene, Oregon
1930-2018
Nathan E. Cammack, a career violist for the Eugene Symphony, pioneer of the music and performing arts program at Lane Community College and pillar of the music community in Eugene, Oregon, died on Monday, September 24th at the age of 87, from complications following a stroke. Nathan was born in...
Read MoreA wonderful musician and encourager of student musicians. Three of us were coached by him in a trio. Always a joy to work under him. Thanks Nathan for your instruction and your care for students.
David Chase
June 21, 2025 | School
Ever present, supportive, and firm in his own quiet way to bring real musicianship to every performance. I was honored to sing under his baton for West Side Story(LCAA) and A Little Night Music (LCC). He was a complete professional at all times, an equal in the triumvirate of Ragazzino, Cammack and Sherman. Rest in peace, Nathan.
Alan Kays
November 12, 2018 | Darien, CT
Thank you, Uncle Nathan, for being such a loving uncle to our family. You are loved and missed.
Greg Cammack
November 08, 2018 | Woodland Hills, CA
A fine musician, conductor, and human being. I have wonderful memories from my time in Junior Strings and the EJS. He was ahead of his time with the Symphnic Safari, great fun for EJS members and for the thousands of kids he exposed to the joy of music and to how each instrument sounded as it was played as part of the larger symphony.
Sonja Johnson
November 08, 2018 | Pacific Grove, CA
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Psalm 147:3
November 07, 2018
I had a great time being in Mr Cammack's orchestra classes and playing for the plays at South Eugene High School in the 60's He built in me a great love of music
Jane Holmes Martin
November 06, 2018 | Camas, WA
A life well lived, inspired by his love of music and all its compilation. When we lose people of this ilk, mankind just drops another brick from its chimney stack. Absolutely pure is the only way to define it.
Michael Bishop
November 06, 2018 | Nikiski, AK
A great mentor and friend so many years ago. I thank Nathan for his leadership in the groups I was in at LCC in the 1970s and getting me to play badminton with him and the faculty there! (His kill shot actually injured me!)
Loren Berry
November 06, 2018 | Springfield, OR
That Nathan was a superior musician, conductor, and teacher was obvious to those who knew him. However, his biggest asset was simply being the everyday person that he was. His loving commitment to Marilyn during her decade-long struggle with dementia is so telling about Nathan the man.
I've never known a finer human being, and I'm sure I never will.
Mark Nyegaard
November 05, 2018 | Springfield, OR
