Cameron Stuart McKinney

Cameron Stuart McKinney, 20, unexpectedly took his last breath under the stars in the early hours of June 7, 2026, after years of struggle with substance abuse. Cameron will be missed greatly by his family, friends, and his beloved cat, Mr T. Cameron was born October 17, 2005, and lived in Chanhassen, MN since he was 5 months old. He graduated from Chanhassen High School/Integrated Arts Academy in 2024, and finished his first semester at Minneapolis College in May. He was registered there for the HVAC-R program, and planning to return in August, 2026. His incredible auburn hair, smile, and sense of humor attracted many admirers throughout his life. He loved family vacations, especially visiting Florida and spring break excursions. As a child he enjoyed serpentine bike rides around the neighborhood, scootering and skateboarding at the Chanhassen skate park, riding on the lawn tractor with his dad, skiing in the winter, and doing whirlybirds on the tree swing. In his teen and young adult years, he listened to music constantly, read and watched Manga voraciously, drew, was always ready for a deep discussion about a movie or show he had watched, was a fantastic cook, snowboarded in the winter, and especially loved time with his friends playing video games and cards, grilling, swimming, and spending time at the beach. Cameron is survived by his parents, Sharon and Barry; his sister Kate; his grandmothers Ida Joosten and Del McKinney; uncles Jay McKinney (Karen) and Mark McKinney (Dena); aunts Laura McKinney, Loraine Kier, and Julie Jensen; 15 cousins, extended family members and a tribe of friends, many of whom he has known since early childhood. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2pm at Minnetonka United Methodist church 17611 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Visitation will begin at 1pm, and light refreshments will follow the service. Though he struggled with substance abuse, it does not define the vibrant person he truly was, or the joy he brought to us all. The family is grateful for all the support Cameron received from others working to help those in recovery and requests donations to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in lieu of flowers and in memory of Cameron's efforts to live with this brutal disease Donations ' Hazelden Betty Ford. At his core, he was a gentle, compassionate soul who left this world far too soon and we will feel his loss forever

Cameron Stuart McKinney

October 17, 2005 - June 7, 2026

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