Obituary of Syl McCampbell

Sylvia Ozella McCampbell December 23, 1930 - February 11, 2024 Sylvia Ozella McCampbell, affectionately known as "Syl," passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on December 23, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Frances Smith Reed and Kenneth Melborn Smith. On June 21, 1963, Sylvia exchanged vows with the love of her life, Raymond Joseph McCampbell, affectionately known as "Joe," in Boston, Massachusetts. Together, they shared a deep bond and created a lifetime of cherished memories for 35 years. Syl dedicated many years of her life to her work at Havasu Lanes Bowling Alley in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where she brightened the lives of many with her warm smile and friendly demeanor. She found joy in various activities, including playing bridge, indulging in her love for bowling, taking piano lessons, learning Spanish, and staying informed about social trends and world events. Having lived in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, since 1978, Sylvia was deeply rooted in her community. Prior to that, she spent her formative years in Shirley, Massachusetts, where she was born and raised. Syl was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joe, her parents, her children: Theresa Joann McCampbell and Kearik Sunev, and her sister Muriel Smith Burke. She leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth, cherished by her three sons: Nanu Kiam of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Kenneth Headley of Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Robert McCampbell of Eagan, Minnesota. Sylvia's ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren brought her immeasurable joy and happiness throughout her life. A devout member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Sylvia actively participated in the Bridge Club and various bowling leagues, where she formed lasting friendships and shared many laughs. Let’s all remember her as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of all who knew her. May she rest in eternal peace with our heavenly Father.