User:Nell angel 13/Best mom

Likes/Dislikes

Like -	Tomatoes -	Gardening (even if stuff dies) -	Outdoors, especially skiing, swimming and hiking -	Traveling -	Politics, Liberal Democrat -	Loyalty -	Anyone serving to fight for the United States of America -	Jason mraz, “I’m yours” -	Italian food, anything with tomato, onion and garlic is acceptable -	Pomegranate margaritas -	Cookie Dough -	Holidays -	Dogs, Cocker Spaniels and Irish Setters. -	Exercising -	Tanning -	Heated leather seats -	All My Children, Law and Order SVU -	Good and Plenty -	Chocolate! All Chocolate! -	The Last Lecture -	Football, Denver Broncos and Buchanan Bears

Dislikes -	Liars -	Procrastinating, being unproductive, whining -	Canned Veggies and SPAM -	Dust, dirt, messes -	Cold, rainy days -	Paying full price -	‘President’ Bush -	Rap -	Any ‘teen’ movies -	Tattoos -	Math -	Oakland Raiders -	Evil, manipulating, bitter people who try to bring her down by either direct or passive aggressive means.

Some words from friends and family…

Rick Beebe (‘Big Brother’)- “I met Cammy when I was 16 or so and she was about 13. Cammy was a really good water skier and she was the most hyper and energetic person I knew. Cammy was just so much fun to be around. I think she also was a beauty and that kept the boys hanging around. I am very partial to Joe and spent a lot of summers working for him (when he was a butcher) around town and on projects at their house in Norco. I am really grateful to have met Cammy and her family and don't feel like we have lost anything in our friendship over the years even without seeing each other got so long.”

Justine Fisher (sister)- “My sister: a wonderful sister!! I remember when I was about 9 or 10 years old and she came and picked me up and we made chocolate chip cookies at her apt. It was a fun day because she spent it with me!! She is very traditional....Always enjoyed the cookie decorating at Christmas time. She always made the holidays special. I can remember going to her house in Riverside and sipping champagne - Only one small glass (before I was 21 yrs) and watching the ball drop on New Years eve. She was always fun to have at the River too, she loved to ski on "glass" 1st thing in the morning and ride on the crazy 5 seater weeney balloon things while my dad pulled all of us- it was crazy!!!! Days at the River will always be some of our fondest family vacation memories!! Cammy always watched over me and was supportive. I thank her for always being there for me. Then her kids came along and she LOVED them. She loved being a mom and was very involved in their sports and stuff, still is!! Cammy is very loyal, loving and a fun person. I am glad that she is my sister!!”

Joanna Brown Semonious (friend)- “I really became friends with Camile when Justine and Brian were planning their wedding. We just bonded quickly. We had both been married before and had created a bit of a link, kind of an unspoken understanding. She is a great person, strong and passionate.”

Lucy (cousin)- “I’ve had a lot of good years with Cammy growing up and I’ve always loved having her around. When she was 15 I even named her Lisa’s Godmother! A lot of people think we look alike....a few years ago when Logan (nephew) was about 5, we were visiting and he came up to me saying, "Aunt Cammy, Aunt Cammy!" - Logan thought I was Camile! Everyone had a good laugh and Logan, of course, didn't quite know what was going on....Whatever the resemblance - Cammy is definitely the smaller and younger version!”

Brittany Schengel (adopted daughter)- “Camile has always been a good mom, I wish she was my mom! Just kidding, kind of. I remember Camile would always bring her over and chat with my Dad and for a while I thought they were going to get together or maybe just hope they would so we could all be a family! I remember when it came time for us to graduate and Camile came over to talk to my parents about me and Janelle going to college together and getting an apartment together. She’s just always looking out for us.”

Carol Hutchason (long time friend)- “We’ve been friends for at least 19 to 20 years now and we’ve shared our good and tough times together. Nothing brings you closer to someone than to be able to share personal times and good and bad with someone you know really loves and cares for you and Cammy is that lady. When I think of one of my hero's in my life, I think of her.”

Betty Andrews (family friend)- “I always loved Cammy because she was so dependable, self sufficient, and a sweetheart. I especially loved our boat trip days when we all went to the river and marveled at how well she could ski. We had a lot of family fun in those days.”

Tracie (boss)- “Camile is excellent when it comes to calendaring things. I can always count on her to let me know early in the week if it is going to be the first Friday of the month as there is church at Holy Spirit the first Friday of each month. She doesn’t attend the mass, but tells me because she knows I like to bring in donuts after the service - what would I do without her? Camile is an employee who will go out of her way for others.”

Matt Farmer (attorney)- "I have had the great privilege of working with Camile for almost four years. She is, by far, the best legal assistant I have had the pleasure of working with.  We get along great largely in part because we are so 'anal' about things.  That is a very good trait to have in this profession. Camile would be the best legal assistant ever were it not for one very serious character flaw: she is a Denver Broncos fan.  As a member of the Raidernation, it pains me to see Camile make such a poor choice.  Orange never looks good on anyone.”

Nanci (co-worker)- “Dave and I and Tosh and Camile were in Cancun at the same time two years ago. Her flight was delayed and we had trouble meeting up most of the night but we finally did in Margaritaville. Camile can have a good time. I remember all of us up on the stage dancing to the "stomp to the left" "stomp to the right" song and who can forget Greased Lightning!!! Camile is also resourceful. She and I stole all the statues that were given out at the Grizzlie game (that no one wanted) and wrapped them up for a Christmas gift at our Christmas party two years ago. I also love Christmas decorating our desks each year. Every year she gets up there like a little elf and hangs all the garland and this year the lights. I couldn't do it without her. Not to mention getting a laugh out of her cell phone when it goes off Sweet Child of Mine for Janelle, but when Thunderstruck goes off when Philip calls and I always jump. Ask Camile to make pronounce Cannoli and Canteloni or about the president of Iran-Mahmoud Ahmadinejad or my personal favorite Norfolk Virginia.”

Constance (ex co-worker)- “Camile was my "cellmate" when I received the news that I had cancer. My fondest memories of her revolve around her constantly being upbeat and positive about the rather dire situation I was in. She was willing to laugh along with me about the questionably funny aspects of undergoing cancer treatments. Upon seeing my little bald head for the first time, she decided it looked like an egg, and started calling me "Eggie." She quite simply was always there for me during those dark times, and I will always be grateful for her kindness and friendship.

Along less serious lines, she always amazed me with her ability to eat all day long, and not gain any weight. That's a trick I haven't managed to pull off. . . at all.”

Robbin Torres “I met Camile in 2003 while working at Little-Mendelson. We first started talking about my daughter Gina, and her daughter, Janelle’s soccer games. With the passing of time our friendship has moved on to my job experiences…good and bad…and then to family discussions and family issues. I really enjoy my friendship with Camile. She’s a kick and I enjoy spending time with her. CAMILE… By Robbin Torres Confidant – A friend, someone I can trust, share family issues with, speak freely too, feel comfortable with. Agreeable -- When plans on made for lunch dates Camile is always agreeable to eat anywhere…I think that’s because she loves food and doesn’t care where she eats as long as she’s eating…. Mother -- One of the best moms I know, always thinking of Phillip and Janelle. Providing advice but allowing them to make their own decisions. Intimidating -- As a co-worker, Camile knows her stuff…she’s a walking calendar. She doesn’t forget anything, and she expects the same from you. Don’t leave anything loose in a file, and don’t go on vacation and leave her a mess to pick up!!! Because…SHE’S WON’T! Lighthearted -- Camile takes things in stride. Very optimistic, easygoing, laughs and smiles and keeps going. Example -- As a mom, wife, and friend, Camile sets an example for all to follow. She really is good person, has a heart of gold, has a great work ethic and most importantly has a lot of Faith. Tosh (husband)- “Camile’s face is the first thing I remember seeing when I woke up from my coma. . . is what I’d like to be saying but it’s not. The truth is, I don’t remember what the first thing I remember is but when I start remembering I remember her in everything I remember. She was there to help me when I couldn’t help myself. I tease Camile about how strong her mothering instincts are. “Mama Bear” is what I call her. You’ve never seen mean till you’ve threatened one of her cubs. Grizzly bears think twice about messing with her. Well, I’m grateful that she has found me worthy of being one of her cubs. I love her very much.”

Darin (step-son)- “I don’t remember a whole lot but a few things stand out. She was a really good at water skiing and I remember a lot of Bob Segar. I always admired that she was able to be strong and hold everything together. I know she played a very integral role in helping my dad pull through his accident.”

Philip (son)- “Mom, mom, mom where to begin? Well you have always been there for me whether to give me a swift kick in the ass (literary sometimes but I generally deserved it) or advice whether I wanted it or not. You have always supported me for the most part except for you really hating my tattoos for some reason that I’ll never fully comprehend but whatever. Thanks for all the advice, setting me straight when I needed it, the support and for always loving me even though I was really horrible to you so thank you.”

Janelle (daughter)- “We’ll mom skillet. What can I say? You have brought me to where I am today. There are a few major events in my life that I think have been vital to my success and happiness and you have been in all of them. I am not a big fan of change or the unfamiliar and when I wanted to back out of going on my People to People trip you were there to calm me down and give me that encouraging push out the door. And when I didn’t want to move to Cal Poly you were there again to give me an even bigger, more emphatic push. You said one day I would thank you and now that I have survived and can reflect on my life I decided it’s your turn to win. You were right. Thank you for being The Best Mother in the World.”

We all love you.