Name: Celebration of Life for Robert W. Cameron
Start: 2018-01-13T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Restlawn Funeral Home, Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum

Robert W. Cameron

Salem, Oregon - Robert W. Cameron , age 67, passed away on December 16, 2017 following a long battle with louie body dementia. He was born in Portland Oregon to William and Mary Lou Cameron. He was raised with his two siblings in the salem/keizer area where he went to school. Rob graduated from Mcnary high school where he played basketball and in his senior year along with his teammates won the state basketball championship in 1968. Rob continued his education at linfield college and graduated with a MBA degree in 1972. Rob worked in the family business and help the owners of the chalet restaurant chain in the late 1970s expand, as the director of operations. He later took a position with the State of Oregon and worked his way into the upper levels of state government agencies and at the age of 60 he retired. Rob had no children and is servived by his sister-Janice Reid, brother Bruce Cameron and family, nephew Ryan Reid and family, neice-Jennfer Reid and family. A celebration of life will be held at Restlawn Memorial Gardens on January 13th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers please send a charitable donation to Willamette Valley Hospice in Robs name.

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Published by The Statesman Journal on Dec. 31, 2017.

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for Robert Cameron

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16 Entries

GARY E 'CAL' CALVIN

December 14, 2025

While a chief petty officer in the naval reserves here in Salem, I also worked at the state hospital when Rob came to work there. One of the nicest guys ever, then I promoted to AFS Division and he promoted there sometime later and showed everyone what a terrific manager he was, not just a terrific person. I would have loved to have him as an officer in the navy. That would have been a wonderful experience. Gary Calvin

CAL CALVIN

December 15, 2022

Good golfer, great manager and human being, and my friend. I worked with him at the state hospital and later at AFS Division. I golfed with him at SALEM GC. No better person existed. REST IN PEACE, buddy.

Joe Johnston

October 20, 2020

He was a mentor who helped give direction, guidance and friendship. He will be missed.

Ron Brinlee

August 4, 2019

Met Rob at the State Hospital. A true gentleman to work with. He always had a great attitude and made others shine. Left this earth before his time! RIP my friend..

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Sharon Landis

March 16, 2018

Truly a sad day when Rob left this earth. He was such a great guy to work with!

February 13, 2018

I am truly broken hearted and send my condolences to Bruce and Janice. He was a great guy and the love of my life. I saved some nearly 50 cards and letters of his and re-read them but a few months ago. Siltcoos, Bruce's boat, the vette, Reno w/socks on Janice's hands, the Rambergs, doggie coco(?), Mary Lou making drumsticks and lettuce-onion salad, Bill and his triple shifts and the stinky boy's room after a night of partying. My love to all.
Kathy Holmquist-Ewing, Henderson NV

Debbie Gallagher

January 18, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of Rob's passing. I worked with him for many years in state government. He was such a nice smart guy who was always looking for better and more economical ways to deliver services for Oregonians. I will always remember his smile and how excited he got when he was figuring out the best ways to get things done. He was definitely a keeper. Rest in peace, friend.

Suzanne Cross

January 4, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of Rob's passing. May God comfort and hold you during this very difficult time.

GREG BATDORF

January 4, 2018

So sorry to hear of Rob passing, truly a good guy
from a wonderful family.

Peggy McAndrew (Anderson)

January 1, 2018

So very sorry to hear of Rob's passing. I went to school with Bruce, my sister went to school with Rob. I met Rob when he worked at the Chalet. What a great people person he was. He could handle anything that was thrown at him. Rob will be greatly missed. Looking forward to seeing him on the other side♡♡

January 1, 2018

Sorry to hear about Rob's passing.
The Pritchard Family

Al Cooper

January 1, 2018

I met Rob when he worked at Chalet restaurant in Salem. He had a great personality, and was a nice people person. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace my friend.

December 31, 2017

Rob was one of those people that just knowing them, makes you a better person. RIP my friend. Until we meet again.

Chuck and Laura Morton Family