MacArthur "Mac" Aidan Campbell

MacArthur “Mac” Aidan Campbell, passed away on Monday, July 3rd of an unexpected natural cause. He was 39 years old, two days short of his 40th birthday. He was born on July 5, 1983, to elated parents Terry and Delores. His middle name, Aidan, means “little fire”, an apt description given his bright, shining, and intense nature.

For much of his adult life, Mac struggled with mental and physical illness, including addiction. However, these difficulties did not define him. He was incredibly intelligent, expressive, sensitive, and loving. His nature was complex, and his mental agility was always in the forefront. He held numerous and varied interests.

Some of Mac’s favorite things:

Vacation getaway - the Black Hills, the mountains of Colorado, Lake Okoboji, the Oregon coast

Automobile - Ford Shelby GT500, any Mustang

Music - Simon and Garfunkel, The Ramones, Beck… it was hard to find a genre he didn’t like

Military Aircraft - McDonnell Douglas f4 Phantom II

Scientist - Neil deGrasse Tyson and Carl Sagan

Pastimes - Video games, strumming the guitar and writing poetry

Dreams - going to Scotland, Ireland and New Zealand and owning an RV

Foods - Blackberry pie, pesto, oatmeal pancakes, hamburgers, and goulash

Pets - Cheever the Airedale, Eve the Black Lab mix and Malley the Scottie

Comedy icons - Beavis and Butthead, The Simpsons, Adult Swim

He was passionate about these things, but his true love and devotion was to his family. He loved his mother and father intensely, centering his daily activities on spending time with them.

Mac was preceded in death by grandparents Thomas and Kathryn Campbell, Richard and Frances MacArthur, Aunt Susan McArthur, and infant brother Thomas Braden Campbell. He is survived by loving parents and stepparents Terry Campbell (Kerry McManus) and Delores McArthur-Miller (Doug Miller), many relatives, mentors, and friends.

The family asks that memorials to honor Mac be sent to Community Alliance at https:/community-alliance.org

We will forever keep our “little fire” burning in our hearts and memories.

A memorial visitation for Mac will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106.

Mac will be laid to rest in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, 5701 Center St, Omaha, NE 68106.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.westlawnhillcrest.com for the Campbell family.