Cam was an accomplished athlete, a dedicated friend and family member, and lover of all types of Asian food, especially sushi. He was fiercely devoted to those he loved and his favorite sports teams, particularly the Phoenix Suns.
Cam will always be remembered for the resiliency and courage he displayed while battling mental and physical health symptoms for most of his life. When he was 19, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and for the subsequent years, Cam courageously battled on a daily basis the chronic and often crippling effects of the diagnosis. Cam was determined to find answers for himself, exhausting all of the possible supports and resources that were available. His willingness and desire to try every possible treatment, in the hopes of creating a healthy, joyful life–one that he wanted so intensely–will never be forgotten. Cam often suffered in silence, and in spite of his personal struggles, consistently put others before himself. Outraged by the injustices of the world, he did his part in spreading kindness–he was known to give the last dollar in his pocket as “someone may need it more.” He saw and valued the humanity in all people, and felt the pain of others as his own.
Cam is deeply loved and left an impact on everyone he came across–his energy and laughter were infectious. Cam was unapologetically himself from the beginning…like that time he showed up to his grandmother’s house when he was two, wearing only a ski hat and his beautiful grin. Later on, his fashion sense expanded and every event or gathering was a reason to put on a suit and flashy tie. He took pride in how he showed up–a playful, goofy approach to the world and those around him.
Cam graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle in 2008, where he was a football star. While playing running back his senior year, he was All-King County 4A rushing champion and voted MVP. A number of years later, he returned to his alma mater to coach the Roosevelt Football team–the program that had a lasting impact on him. He was most proud of the relationships he cultivated on and off the football field. He will always receive the MVP of kindness from those who knew him.
Cam further embodied determination while completing his Bachelor’s degree. Adamant to finish what he started, he ultimately obtained his Bachelor’s in Psychology from Eastern Washington University in 2016 after attending various colleges throughout several years.
He is survived by his parents, Suzanne Agee and Allan Stephan, both of Seattle; his two younger brothers Hunter, of Seattle and Rex, of Austin, Texas; step-brother Derek Anderson of Los Angeles and step-sister Lauryn Anderson of Seattle; and his maternal grandmother Diane Agee of Seattle.
He also leaves his aunts Kathryn Gillis (Bill), of Seattle; Michelle Peffer (Chad), of Pacific Palisades, CA; uncle Rob Agee (Amy) of Seattle; and cousins— Will and Annie Gillis, Hadyn and Colton Peffer, and MacKenna, Ellorie and Mateo Agee.
Cam is also survived by his life-long and devoted best friend, Luke Evans of Seattle.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Butterworth Funeral Home on Queen Anne: 520 W Raye St. Seattle, WA 98119. The funeral will be held there on Saturday, March 19 at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating in Cam’s name to the Seattle Humane Society, where Cam volunteered, or to The Boys and Girls Club of Seattle.
The family asks that you honor Cam’s memory by extending grace and empathy to those who suffer in silence with the ravages of mental illness.
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