Lynn Ray Camomile

Lynn Camomile "Gone to the Mountain"
A man of great strength and courage passed away on August 30, 2007, our husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Lynn Camomile was born on May 8, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lawrence Camomile and Jane Peck, Lynn enjoyed many things in life, specifically four-wheeling, hunting, fishing, taking nature walks, and just kicking back having a few beers at his property in Indianola. Married twice, first to Anne Middleton, from whom he leaves behind Debbie Stevens (Jeff); David Camomile (Marissa); and Diana Peck (Scott). On April 2, 1966 he married his soul mate Ina, from which he leaves behind Kathy Nelson (Scott), Wendy Thomas, and Ron Camomile (Andrea.) He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Lucille, and many good friends. He will be missed by friends and family; including his wife, sister Julie McCray, Brother Gib Camomile (Marilyn) and his children, 16 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday September 2, 2007 from 6:30-8:30pm at 11365 South Big Skye Drive (570 E.) All who knew Lynn are welcome to attend. In Lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Lupus Foundation. We also want to thank 1st Choice Health and Hospice for their loving care and support. Enjoy the mountain Grandpa, swing high and fast for us.
A Poem from Lynn's granddaughter, Jamie Camomile:
My Grandpa LYNN There came the day you went away But only from sight and sound I felt my heart break as your soul departed From that cold, empty ground You meant more to me than words could say You filled me with so much love Each and every time I look to the stars, I know that you're above I can feel you watching over me I hear your soothing voice God left us here for some unknown plan Its not for us to ask why I know you want me to remember you, And recall every time you smiled Your smile lighted so many rooms And even many more hearts I thank God each and every day That you were an important part You gave me something that no one else would The love of you Grandpa because no one else could.
A letter from Lynn's Son, Ron Camomile:
Dear Dad
I have so many thoughts going though my mind since you left me today and I am not sure where to start. I talked with you a few times and we made sure that we said what needed to be said between us and I thought that I was comfortable with what was said by me to you. I now feel that I could hold your hand for eternity and talk to you and never get the words out that are in my heart. I have so much to thank you for in my life and I am trying to figure out a way to express that to you. I was given a childhood like no other with the best Dad a boy could have. You took the time to teach me all that I needed to become a man and to follow in your steps. In those times when you were showing me the right way to do things and to carry myself as a man it was hard on you because you were so sick. I remember so many times when I needed help and you were there sick or not to lend a hand or just give the right advice. I have watched the strongest man I will ever know suffer through the worst illness ever with little or no complaints. I miss you terribly Dad and I am trying to go on without my best friend in the world but I feel that I am failing to stay strong like you asked. I will miss the times we shared on the four wheelers in the special spot we had where it seemed we could talk all day. You gave me the gift of the outdoors which I will cherish all my life but a hole is in that feeling for that place without you there. I have been told many times today that you are with me and that you will be for my life but I cant feel it right now. I felt you leave me when I was holding your head and you opened your eyes and grabbed my hand and tried to say something to me but you were not able to. I know what you were saying to me I know you were telling me that you loved me and to stay strong. I tried to get you to talk to me but you left me very quickly. I feel a lot of guilt because I could not save you and bring you back to me and I know that is very selfish of me to want you to return to the pain you were in. I am so sorry for feeling that way. I have found myself talking to you today and asking you questions and I know you are answering them for me in your way. Once you asked me if I was proud of you or not and I told you that I have never been prouder of you in my life. Dad I have always been so proud of you and proud of having you as my dad. When you left me I ran from the room when I knew you were gone and I felt you rise away from that body and follow me to the gun room and I got very warm and a feeling to stop crying and that it was ok. I know you waited for me and mom to come back into the room to go and you wanted us to tell you it was ok. It was ok dad I didn't want you to suffer anymore and I knew you had to leave us. I will keep the promise I made you so don't worry about her she will be ok I will take care of her forever like you asked. I am very sorry that this is the way your life ended and the way it has been for so long but the last few weeks have been some of the best times you and I have had just talking and sharing our lives. I know why you hung on so long and I am proud of you for that. I know you wanted to make sure we were ok and spend time with the grandkids who love you more than life itself. I have watched you with my girls and have seen a totally different person when they come in the room. It didn't matter if you were hurting or tired and sick they always got to sit on your lap and play tickle with grandpa. Dad it is going to take some time before I will be able to move on without you but I promised you I would and I will. I asked you to promise that you would meet me when my time comes and you said absolutely you would be there for me. I am now not afraid to go when it is my time because of that and the fact that I will see you again. I want you to be very proud of what you have done here and who you are because you are truly an amazing person and we love you so much. I have so much that I want to say and I want to hold your hand again but I know that I would not be holding you. I know that the feelings in my heart that I want to share with you are also in your heart and I need not say them. I know how you feel about me without a doubt and that showed everyday of my life. I will see you again and then I can hold your hand and we can talk about our lives together. I will see you soon dad and I love you more than anything. I know I will feel you at the property and I know you will be there with us looking after us. Dad I will place your ashes where you asked and I will visit you often. Dad you will be in my thoughts each and everyday of my life until I meet up with you like we talked about. I know you are at peace now and that the pain is gone and when we meet we will finish the things we didn't get to. I still owe you a fishing trip that I looked so forward to taking with you but you were not able. I understood dad and it was ok we will do it someday soon. Dad when I came home today I was talking to Riley and she said that she knew you were ok and that she knew you were in heaven and had no more pain. I asked questions of my little girl and she held my head as I cried and said she knew you were ok now and with heavenly father and that we would see you again soon. I love you so very much and will look forward to another talk with my dad. I will not say goodbye but I will say see you soon dad.


Love your son Ron