Stephen W. Camp, age 70 of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV.


Private Services will be held at 2:00pm Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin. Pastor John Amundson will officiate with burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Elgin.


Serving as casketbearers are Jerry Randy Martin, Gayle Little, Cordell Kautz, Jacinda Simmons, Bonnie Kautz, and Terry Koepplin.


STEPHEN WALTER CAMP was born March 27, 1941 in Long Beach, California to Ralph and Margaret Jean (Way) Camp. He grew up and was educated in Pasadena, CA and attended the Pasadena Junior College. He was baptized and confirmed at the Episcopal Church in Pasadena. Steve moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1985 and lived there until the time of his passing. Steve worked in the entertainment field as a clown, Santa Claus and in movies. He had a great sense of humor, funny, and had many interesting stories to share. He loved to talk, laugh, and joke and was a friend to everyone.


Steve will be missed by his true love, companion-partner of 23 years, Hilda Schultz, Las Vegas, NV. She was always at his side through his long illness with her unending care, love, and support. Other survivors include 1 brother, Michael W. Camp, Paso Robles, CA; nephews, Russell and Mike Jr., nieces Veronica and Michelle, great nieces and nephews, and a special caring helpful friend, Randy Martin.


He was preceded in death by his parents.