Candice Grace Delcamp

Apr 3, 1952 -

Mar 19, 2024

Loving mother, wife and friend Candice Grace Delcamp, 71, of Covington, Wash., passed away on March 19, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 3, 1952, in Detroit, Mich., to the late James and Allean (Holland) Meister. In 1952, baby Candy moved with her family to the last frontier, Alaska. She attended and graduated from Dimond High School in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1970, and soon after took her first job at BGA Furniture Sales. From there pursuing her career long profession of credit manager, retiring from Bridgestone/Firestone in 2007. In 1974, she married Jerry Delcamp in Anchorage where they built a new home and raised their four children: Susan, Jalean, Carolyn and Mike.

Candice was a kind, generous and giving person who touched the lives of many people through a good joke, a thoughtful gift, a well-timed fright and the greatest hugs. She loved crafting, gardening, boating, connecting with friends and family, and driving her very fast 1967 Chevy Camaro. She was a loving and caring mother who always encouraged her children. She was proud of their achievements and celebrated their milestones. She was also a doting grandmother to her four grandsons, Gavin, Conor, Jonathan and Christopher, who brought her joy and comfort in her final days.

Candice is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Jerry Delcamp; children, Susan (Josh) Love, Jalean (Tad Amsbury) Delcamp, Carolyn (Richard) McGuire, Michael (Gillian Maguire) Delcamp and Jenny (Dickson) Hand; four grandsons; sister, Debra Meister; sister, Sheryl (LeRoye) Walton; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Allean Meister.

A memorial service will be held at Candy and Jerry's home in late spring 2024. Details will be shared at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Candy's memory to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/; or Providence Hospice of Seattle, give.providence.org/wa/hospiceseattle.

The family would like to thank the staff of Providence Hospice of Seattle for their compassionate and professional care of Candy during her illness. They would also like to thank all the friends and relatives who offered their prayers, support and condolences during this difficult time.

Candice will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She will always be remembered for her great laugh, her warm heart and her generous spirit.