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Alvin Camus Obituary
Tide waits for no Man and neither does Heaven.
Ab left us on May 8, 2010. During the 82 years of his life he overcame alot of health challenges. His last 4 years of life he was challenged with living after a stroke. He never gave up. He was always cracking a joke, never negative, always positive no matter the situation. He was loved by many and admired by all.
He was born July 6, 1927 to Morris and Anna Camus. Ab loved to crab, fish and camp on the Humptulips River. He enjoyed spending his time with his 19 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, family and friends. Whether it was dancing to" In the Mood" or playing cards you knew he enjoyed life. He started working in the Timber industry when he was 13 running a yarder for Camus Logging Co. He also worked for Camus & Tobin Logging, Pacific Lumber and Shipping, Port of Olympia sort yard, Kings Logging and retired from Cascade West Lumber Mill.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Imagene "Ima" Camus, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by daughters Theresa Stone, Brenda Brummitt, Gwen Willman and Leah Nelson, sons Curtis Harris, Dennis Camus, Carey Harris and Damon Camus.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 5:00p.m.- 7:00p.m. at Mills & Mills Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin on Thursday, May 13, 10:00a.m. at Mills & Mills Funeral Home 5725 Littlerock Road SW Tumwater, WA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Camus
May 15, 2010
I spent some time with the family and was always treated like part of the family. I stayed with Brenda for awhile. Will miss Ab and Imagene. Love-n-Hugs Lucy(Velda) Hickey
Terrence (Terry) Hickey
May 14, 2010
From the yard at Cascade West Forest Products, we all called him Abner. Ab was a very likable person and very approachable. With his own style of wit, he always left me with a smile and made the day go a little easier. It was a pleasure and honor to know him. As I speak for myself, I'm sure I speak for many others at the mill. He will be missed and the world could benefit from more people like him. Farewell "Abner" and God's peace be with you.
Pearl Brown
May 13, 2010
He was a wonderful person, and will be missed!
Jennifer Custer
May 12, 2010
Ab always made me feel like family. I have many great memories of camping with him and the whole Camus family on the Humptulips River. We enjoyed visiting his RV when he came to Westport and crabbed off the dock. Will miss you and think of you often.
Rebecca Nelson
May 12, 2010
He was the best grandpa I ever had. He would always put a smile on my face. He will be missed so much by me but I will never forget him. I love him so much and I will never get rid of the pink box he built me. I love you Papa and I miss you more than anything.
Lance Stone
May 12, 2010
My 21st Birthday at Character’s Corner
Lance Stone
May 12, 2010
Grandpa, Dad and I on 9/12/09.
May 12, 2010
Always proud of his catch, his family and his life.
Amanda Camus-Kinder
May 12, 2010
He was the greatest grandfather anyone could ask for. The most loving and selfless man. He will be missed by all. I love you Grandpa and as I have told you several times in our games of Go Fish..."Go Catch a Big One" in heaven.
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