
Malcolm Paul Cameron, 65, of Ladner, British Columbia passed away in the early hours of December 11, 2024 with Sandy by his side. Malcolm was receiving palliative care in the final stages of early-onset Alzheimer’s, which he wrestled with bravely, honestly, and humanly for over a decade. He was preceded in death by his brother Stuart, his mother Phyllis, and his father Donald. He is survived by his wife Sandy, his children MacKenzie and Brayden, his brother Donald, and many extended family members.
He was born August 17, 1959 in Weston, Ontario to Phyllis and Donald Cameron and two older brothers Donald and Stuart. From an early age, Malcolm had a love for living things, whether that be his beloved horse, a plethora of family dogs, or “the outdoors.” Malcolm was drawn early to music and theatre and began avidly pursuing piano at a young age. He carried this passion for piano through the years, leading worship at church, Trinity Western University (TWU) chapel, and long-term care settings, and filling his home and many others with his music. For many, Malcolm will always be remembered at the piano.
Malcolm earned both his Undergraduate and Masters of Religious Education degrees from Grand Rapids Baptist College/Seminary. He earned his second MA in Biblical Counselling from Grace Seminary. He went on to pursue a third MA in Counselling Psychology at UBC, and later, earned his PhD in Counselling Psychology from UBC. Ordained with Fellowship Baptist of Canada, and later with the Missionary Alliance, Malcolm served as a youth pastor at West Park Baptist Church in London, ON before being called to serve as Campus Pastor at TWU, Langley, BC. He was Associate Pastor of Family and Counselling Ministries at South Delta Baptist Church (SDBC) in Tsawwassen, BC. Soon after leaving SDBC, he was called to establish the Peace Portal Counselling Centre at Peace Portal Alliance Church. Spiritual care and counselling were at the heart of his vocational life; his desire to connect meaningfully and deeply with others was manifest in the work he did faithfully throughout his life. If you had the privilege of knowing Malcolm you felt seen, heard, valued, and encouraged. It was his gift.
Malcolm’s family imbued his life with meaning and he was quick to talk about his wife and children with anyone interested. He met Sandy (Lundberg) when they worked at TWU and they were married in 1991. Malcolm and Sandy were a team in all their endeavours, navigating life with humour, hospitality, grit, and faith. Malcolm and Sandy welcomed their children MacKenzie and Brayden in 1994 and 1996. Being a father to MacKenzie and Brayden was Malcolm’s greatest joy. His hallmark question to them was: “Do you know what I love about you?” His answer: “Everything!”
Malcolm was a lover of the outdoors. A distance runner and skier for most of his adult life, he spent many hours jogging the backroads or breezing down the slopes of the local mountains.
He led family and friends in an awareness and fundraising Run for Alzheimer’s on the dike in South Delta in 2021. The run featured his affirmation of characteristic hope and assurance for whoever he came to know: “Just be you, because you’re a good you.”
Malcolm will be remembered fondly for his curious, generous, courageous openness to people and to the adventure of life. He lived out his deeply-held Christian faith with conviction and commitment to personal growth and building community, especially as articulated in the spiritual writings of Henri Nouwen.
"Our humanity comes to its fullest bloom in giving. We become beautiful people when we give whatever we can give: a smile, a handshake, a kiss, an embrace, a word of love, a present, a part of our life...all of our life." - Life of the Beloved
The celebration of life will be held on January 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, Tsawwassen, BC. The family would love to receive cards in which you share a favourite memory or the impact of Malcolm on your life. Please dress colourfully. Malcolm would love it!
January 5th, 2025
To the Cameron Family
It was a pleasure, honour and a great deal of fun to have spent some time with such a special man. Malcolm was remarkable. His sense of humour, graciousness and willingness to just be himself made being in his company infectious and uplifting and we still feel a great void from Malcolm’s absence at Paul’s Club. The times that Malcolm stood on his head in front of us all still resonate. His warmth and sensitivities for others epitomized who he was. Malcolm is sorely missed.
December 30th, 2024
To the Cameron family...news of Malcolm's passing caused a deep sigh. I remember him best from those Trinity Western days. He was so alive body soul and spirit! I loved everything he brought. He will be missed.
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