Birth date: Nov 25, 1940 Death date: Mar 3, 2018
James Campbell Shuford, III, known and loved by all as “Cam,” died March 3, 2018 of a heart attack while biking with friends near his home in Kailua, Hawaii. Cam was born November 25, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest child of Read Obituary
Cam & I were friends as Xerox sales guys, 1967 thru 1970...great fun guy...missed the last train to south New Jersey many times 'cause we 'played' to long...visited most of the bars on the upper east side of New York City...good memories.
Cam & I exchanged emails when I learned he had moved permanently to Maui, but unfortunately we never gottogether on Maui.
Wonderful person, and someone I'd spent more time with, as time went by.
Rest in Peace, Cam.
I attended HLC for four years and every day I saw Uncle Cam and talked to him was a great one. He always radiated such positive and loving energy. Anyone who knows Cam knows how infectious his kindness is. When my grand uncle died, I talked to Cam and he consoled me and made me feel better. This world needs more people like Cam. So let's take the lessons he taught us and put that's into our own life and carry on his legacy of kindness, striving for the highest, and love. Thank you Uncle Cam. Thank you so much. -Oliver (15)
Cam was always upbeat, positive, kind and helpful. He was thinking of his next bike trip and made the most of his time. He taught me important lessons about life. Mahalo Cam -- Camarita -- is that a combo of Cam and Rita? -- for supporting more bikelanes, and volunteering at Hawaii Bicycling League events and advocating for safe streets! Chad Taniguchi [email protected]
We met Cam and Rita back in the ’80’s when they moved to Miami. Year after year when we were together, Cam always looked the same. To us he became, “CAM THE IMMORTAL”. That’s what we called him, to his face, behind his back, or when speaking about him to others.
Cam still lives on true to his title— He is always & forever in our hearts, and the Universal!
Cam lived life his way. It’s only fitting that he would leave the same way— doing what he loved and ready for the next adventure. Thanks Cam for your genuineness, your love, your lightheartedness, humor, and everything you’ve given to us and everyone you touched in your lifetime. We love you; you inspire us; you’ll never be forgotten!
Rita, all our love & hugs to you. We will all miss Cam, but we’re so happy to know and to have observed these many years “the perfect fit” of a relationship that you and Cam shared (although, we would all wish for longer— for you and for us). You are both lucky to have each other and that eternal connection.
Love & Blessings to All the Family,
Michael & Joe
We've only recently met Cam & Rita when we stayed at their lovely home in Feb. But after one night we felt like they had been our friends forever, what fun we had with them! We will remember Cam as being a very loving, caring, positive man who was genuinely interested in people. We were so looking forward to seeing them both next year in New Zealand. Our hearts and love go to you Rita (& a huge love to Koa). Sent so far away from Kristina, Simon, Izzy and Zoë xxxxoooo
Cam was a true soul mate of Ritas and such a lovely warm and loving man. We loved being at your house recently from NZ, and having many laughs with you both - in particular when he came to pick us up from the airport with that undying optimism of his, he took once glance at all the bags we had, looked at the Honda and said yes it will all fit! And fit it did! We all laughed a lot as he gave us a great tour of Hawaii as we headed to yours.... Zoe in the middle with her left foot in Cam's left ear, her right foot in Kristina's! Talk about up close and personal.
We also loved the little touches he went to... Cam taking the time to purchase stunning frangipani flower necklaces for each of us and then giving us a wonderful embrace and outpouring of love and welcome on behalf of Rita and him. This was Cam we believe to a 'T' (exactly describes him - loving, caring, thinking of you, and others).
We were so looking to reciprocating with you both - we hope Rita you still follow the choir here in NZ. God bless you and all of your friends and family.
Love from Simon, Kristina, Izzy and Zoe
I met Cam before I met Rita. In the old days I helped many a new 3P’r get settled in to Miami. I offered a room for a few days for newcomers as they searched for their new home. One such visitor was Cam. I was in awe of the fun factor, the charm and the beauty of this man! Whoever Rita was... she sure was a lucky gal! I met Rita a couple days later when she arrived from the west Coast. And what a love she was! Later on, we (the Miami 3P gang) helped Rita & Cam with a most beautiful wedding! As I think about dear Cam, I can only smile for having known him! And, the wedding song, played and sung by a dear friend, resonates with me now. Cam’s presence is with us............... HERE, THERE and EVERYWHERE
Much Love to Rita and family
Karen
In another time and place we were all young together, a family joining with happiness at reunions large and small: twenty-one cousins on the Shuford side, Cam the oldest, the one we all looked up to. And to be honest, the one the girl cousins all swooned over for his good looks and old-world charm. It has been unbelievably sad to us that he is now gone. To Rita - our hearts go out to you and we hope you will still come to the reunion planned for this summer. To Cam - we love and honor you and will miss you being a part of us for as long as we live.
Ebby
I have heard so many wonderful things about Cam and I’m so sorry for your loss, Rita. Sending you and family love and peace during this time.
