ALLAN RONALD (Ron) CAMERON
September 11, 1940 - August 24, 2024
Residence: Eugene, Oregon
Allan Ronald Cameron, born on September 11, 1940 in Palo Alto, California passed away on August 24, 2024. A man of boundless curiosity with a deep love of nature, he lived a life rich with passion and connection.
Ron grew up in Palo Alto, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Judi DeVoto. After graduating from Stanford University, Ron pursued a degree in Landscape Architecture at the University of Oregon and Eugene became their home. Their marriage, spanning decades, was a testament to their unwavering bond and shared values. Together they raised three daughters: Leslie, Amy, and Sarah, who along with seven grandchildren continue to carry forward his legacy of warmth, wisdom, and kindness.
Ron was an avid fly fisherman, spending countless hours casting lines in the rivers and lakes he loved. His love for the outdoors extended to the golf course where he found joy in trying to decrease his handicap while honing his game. He loved time spent by water be it a river, lake, or sea.
Travel was another of Ron's great joys, especially when it allowed him to explore the roots of his family's heritage. These journeys were not just about seeing new places but deepening connections with the past and the people he held dear.
Professionally Ron was a talented landscape architect who left his mark on projects in public spaces around Oregon and also advised and designed gardens and plantings in his daughters’ and friends’ yards. He founded his own firm and then partnership, shaping the natural beauty of countless spaces. His passion for his craft also led him to teach at the University of Oregon where he inspired and mentored the next generation of designers.
An enthusiastic supporter of the Oregon Ducks football and women’s basketball teams, Ron could often be found cheering them on with the same fervor and dedication he brought to every aspect of his life.
Ron was a huge fan of others’ successes and celebrated their achievements, whether his grandkids’ sports or school endeavors or his favorite team’s seasonal highs and statistics. He would eagerly share these highlights with others to express his pride in witnessing a job well done.
Ron will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His love for the outdoors, his dedication to family, and his passion for life will live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to Food for Lane County, McKenzie River Trust, Friends of Kenya Schools and Wildlife, or an environmental charity of your choice, honoring his lifelong commitment to nature and conservation.