James David Campini

In loving memory of James David Campini (Jim), born July 5, 1930 who entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2024. A proud Placerville native with deep roots in ranching, lumber and forestry in El Dorado County. Jim graduated from El Dorado High School in 1948. After graduation, while working at the family custom sawmill he was drafted and served in the Army during the Korean War. When his tour in the Army was over he returned to work in the family sawmill. During that time he met his future bride, Mary Lu Wilson through a blind date; they were married six months later. The family sawmill closed down in 1966 when the county realigned HWY 50. No longer in the lumber business he switched careers and went to work for the US Forest Service.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping, hunting, gardening and cross country skiing. He was an enthusiastic fan of his children’s various sporting events and club activities. During his early adult years he was a member of E. Clampus Vitus, Rod and Gun Club, and the 20/30 Club where he was committed to supporting his community through service. Later in life he became active in the Sons in Retirement (SIRS) and the American Legion. While a member of First Lutheran Church he held the position of Elder and Greeter. Currently he is a member of Light of the Hills Lutheran Church in Cameron Park. He loved to travel; he and Mary Lu would load up their RV where they would enjoy time with family, friends and the outdoors. Their travel was not limited to camping; they experienced Europe, Japan, Mexico, and much of the United States. While family was precious; as a longtime resident of El Dorado County Jim made many long lasting friendships including the gang from the Class of ’48.

James is survived by his wife of 66 years; Mary Lu Campini, and his two daughters Meg Becker (Bruce) and Julie Blilie (Everett) and his son David Campini (Patty), 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

We are honoring Jim with a Memorial Service at 2:30pm on Sunday February 4, 2024 at Light of the Hills Lutheran Church 3100 Rodeo Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. Reception to follow at the American Legion 4561 Greenstone Road, Placerville, Ca 95667.Our families wish to extend our deep gratitude to the team at Western Slope Health Center and Snowline Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Snowline Hospice or the charity of your choice.

“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands” Isiah 54:12