Jill Cameron
August 21, 1940 ~ January 26, 2023
Born in:
Peru, Iowa
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Jill Cameron,age 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully at her home on January 26th, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.
Jill Beverlin was born in Peru, Iowa, to parents of Carroll & Irene Beverlin on August 21st, 1940, where she grew up on the family farm with her sisters Carol Ann and Sandra. On April 22nd of 1960, Jill married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Cameron, in Winterset, Iowa, where they started their lives together.
In the early years, Jill and Gerald also had the opportunity to call Des Moines, Iowa, and Xenia, Ohio home. From there, Gerald’s work took the family to Bismarck, ND, Anniston, AL, and finally to Fargo, ND.
An avid dabbler in crafts, Jill also enjoyed cooking, homemaking, the company of her grandchildren and watching them grow up. In her later years she would not be seen without a book in her hands or at least one on the nightstand.
Jill and her family were members of the Methodist Church and were always able to find peace and refuge there, no matter where they were.
Jill is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Cameron; her sister, Sandra Wallace; her son, David (Shirley) Cameron; her daughter, Julie (Kerry) Briss; her grandchildren – Emilee Briss and Howie Briss; and many nieces and nephews.
Jill was preceded in death by her parents, C.O. & Irene Beverlin; her sister, Carol Ann; and her grandson, William Kerry Briss.
In honor of Jill’s wishes there will be no services. Jill will be interned in her hometown of Peru, Iowa, and her family requests that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Hospice of the Red River Valley.
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Farewell old friend and tree-climbing buddy!
Jill was a next door neighbor and just a year older than my sister Kaye. Jill and Kaye were just about joined at the hip from the age of 7/8 and remained very close till after grsduation. Beverlins moved into town when I was just a couple years old and then our families were so close (as was the whole West End neighbood) that when they moved back to the farm, it was like losing a big sister. I think both families favorite story is when our Callison family went to visit Grandpsrents in Essex (SW Iowa) and Jill agreed to gather our eggs and tske care of the chickens. Everybody called my Father Cal as a nickname, so when we got home a bag full of eggs were delivered to us and Jill had written COWS EGGS on the bag. Everybody got a good laff out of it. Although that was innocent, all of us who knew and loved Jill would say, “Jill was a Hoot”. I will remeber her humor and activities for ever and will them and her! God bless!
Gerald, David, and Julie—so sorry for your loss. Many memories of fun times with Jill and Gerald and Mary Anne and John Anderson. Lots of laughs, lots of good meals, and a fair amount of alcohol. May your memories of good times help make this time easier.
Jeanie Schields Werre
We can never be fully prepared to lose someone so close to us. But with God’s help, time will eventually ease the sorrow leaving behind only loving memories. Jill was a very cherished, long-time friend to my mom, Gail Breckel. I know mom was grateful to have spent some time with Jill before her passing. She will be dearly missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
Dawne Mogck
Gerald, Dave, and Julie,
I was shocked and so sorry to hear of Aunti Jill’s passing. I have so many fond memories of her, all the jokes told and the laughter keeping each other in stitches. She was a very funny lady and will be greatly missed. I’m sure there were times in my youth that she wanted to knock knots on my head for all the ornery things I did. Truth be known, she probably did. Neither one of us really kept in touch over the years, but I really loved Jill and she will be greatly missed. Such a special lady. I pray that God will continue to watch over her, and that he will bless your family and help to ease the pain of your loss.
Dear Uncle Gerald, David/Shirley, Julie, Kerry, Emily and Howey,
Auntie Jill played a huge roll in my life growing up. She was just twelve years my senior so she was more like a big sister than my aunt. We had lots of fun at the farm climbing trees, going up into the corncrib and jumping in the corn, holding baby chicks and of course, when I was really little, riding her horse. At one time, for a while, she was our babysitter when we lived in Des Moines and I vividly recall that it was she who accidently spilled the beans by telling me ‘the facts of life’. She called my mom, her big sis and wailed, ” I thought she knew!”. Actually I didn’t but I’m sure mom was relieved that she wasn’t going to have to give me the ‘talk’. As I grew older I baby sat for David (pulled his elbow out of joint once by swinging him by his arms…oops) and Julie. Eventually we had a long distance relationship as Uncle Gerald’s job took him outside Iowa. We always had lots of laughs over the phone and when they’d come back to Iowa to visit. She was very funny and loved to laugh. I will always cherish the closeness we shared for many many years. Reading all the comments here it is easy to see that she was well loved and will be dearly missed by friends and family. So long for now, Auntie Jill, until we meet again.