1937 - 2010
James Stuart "Jim" Cambier, 72, of Payson and Scottsdale, Ariz. passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2010. Jim was born Oct. 7, 1937 to James S. Cambier and Mary Elizabeth Morehart Cambier in Jackson Heights, Long Island, N.Y.
He attended schools in St. Louis, Mo., and Denver and Pueblo, Colo. and graduated school in San Luis Obisbo, Calif., in 1956. Upon graduation, he entered service with the U.S.A.F. and after an honorable discharge went to work for the Federal Aviation Administration, from which he retired in January, 1993.
He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of 53 years, and also by his brothers, John Mont, Jacob Warren, and William Lynn. Jim also leaves 3 children, Amanda Geroux of Spokane, Wash. and sons, Christopher ( Barbara) of Scottsdale and Michael (Joyce) of Payson and 8 grandchildren, Elena, Mark, Alison, Michael Jr, Jordan, Camille, Leland and Zachary, and honorary grandchild Megan.
Jim was known as a volunteer who could not say no. As an Amateur Radio Operator, he held many offices in Tonto Amateur Radio Association and for several years worked with sixth graders in building radios. He held offices in East Verde Park Homeowner’s Association and East Verde Park Fire District. Jim was active in East Verde Park Firewise, and held several offices with Civil Air Patrol, including Squadron Commander, Communication Officer, and Deputy Cadet Commander of Civil Air Patrol Cadets. Jim also served as an acolyte at St.Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on July 30 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson. Open house to follow at the East Verde Park Clubhouse. The family requests any donations be made to one of the following organizations: Civil Air Patrol - Cadet fund, Attn: Capt John Barber, PO Box 2531, Payson, AZ 85547: or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Building fund, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson, AZ 85541.
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