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Louis Michael Cameron was
born Jan. 11, 1923, at the old
clinic above Abe's Liquor Store
and remained a lifelong Avalon
resident until his death recently.
Louis remained active-during
his 79 years and as he played his
role in Island history, he came to
love the traditions and sharing his
recollections.
Lou attended Avalon School
where his participation ranged
from the kindergarten orchestra to
a senior basketball, baseball and
tennis star. After graduating in
1941, he earned a bachelor's
degree from St. Mary's College
near San Francisco. He enlisted in
the Airforce and served as a flight
engineer; he was later called to
serve in the Korean War.
tou's summers were spent
either on the water or helping
manage, maintain or operate the
family restaurants and properties.
His insatiable appetite for read-
ing, knowledge and old-time
music enhanced his ability to
always engineer and create a
"better system" with his life-long
collection of personal tools.
Despite a long list of on-going
projects and responsibilities, Lou
always managed to find the time
to help his friends, share his opin-
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Louis Cameron loved the ocean, the Island and its history.
and the steamer company, wife of 52 years; son Curt;
He had a particular soft spot in daughter Linn; and his very spe-
his heart for the Miss Catalina cial grandchildren.
Speed Boats and ended his long Lou requested no services or
marine career by proudly captain- "fanfare" and chose to be remem-
ing the Phoenix and Blanche W for bered on the merit of individual
the Santa Catalina Island Company. memories. He often expressed his
He served as volunteer fireman appreciation and wished to
for many years and many of his acknowledge the local bay-
great stories were generated when watch/paramedics and their ser-
ions on the past, politics and he faithfully found other old vice to the community. Through
progress: or just plain supervise, timers to assist in the severe win- their initial effo s, Lou managed
His love for the water led him ter storms--long before there was to survive an additional two
to many of his most memorable a Baywatch or even a breakwater, years--for which his family is
experiences: skiff building and His sister Thelma passed away grateful. The family is also great-
salad boats evolved into Island last year. ful for all the kind words and
Charters, autoboats, shoreboats Lou leaves behind Beverly, his pleasant memories.
O.T. Gilman died Saturday
May 18 after battling with many
health problems.
He was born on August 9,
1927, in California, and was the
son of Goldie Orilla Duncan and
Clarence Gilman.
He Served as a merchant
Marine during WWlI and in 1951
he married Marian E Meyers. His
favorite song was "Misty" and he
was an incurable romantic.
His favorite place was in the
sun and he was always known for
having a beautiful tan.
The fact that he looked like
Santa Claus and his generous
nature earned him the label of a
year-round Santa Claus.
He resided on Catalina Island,
California for about 20 years until
retiring in 1988 from the Operat-
ing Engineers as a heavy equip-
ment operator. He then moved to
Bandon, Oregon, where he lived
until he died.
His wife predeceased him in
1994.
He is survived by his five chil-
dren: Jim, of Helena Montana;
Larry, of Bandon; David, of Dun-
smuir; Christy Adema, of Red-
ding, ; and Sandy Miles of Ban-
don; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-
grandchildren; a brother Art
Gilman and a sister Joan Brown,
both of Chico.
At O.T.'s request, no services
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O.T. Gilman worked as an operating engineer on the Island until
retiring in 1988.
will be held. Cremation has family and many friends.
taken place as well as a family Memorial donations can be sent
gathering in his memory. O.T. in O.T.'s memory to: American
will be greatly missed by his Cancer Society.
Monday, May 27, 4:16 p.m.: ASaturday, June 1, 2 p.m.: Bay-
26-year-old old woman who had watch responded to a 25-foot vessel
had abdominal pain, nausea and with four people onboard that was
had been vomiting all day was dragging its anchor and heading
assessed. She refused further medi- towards Blue Caverns Point. The
cal care as she was returning to the vessel was located and towed into
mainland later in the day. Isthmus harbor for repairs.
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