Cameron James Azure (Iron Spirit-Maza Nagi) an enrolled member of the Xosa-gah band of Hidatsa, child of The Antelope Society, aged 39 was born on September 14, 1983 to loving parents, Vanchon Birdsbill and Kevin Leo Azure. CJ returned to paradise on July 31, 2023. He is the third of six children. At a very young age CJ developed a caring and strong-willed personality which would define him in life. He was extremely athletic and as a young boy joined AAU wrestling in which he excelled. During this period of time he accrued many medals as he traveled to tournaments across the state of Montana. He continued this love for the sport of wrestling while attending Wolf Point Junior/Senior High School. He continued to shine during this particular period of time placing in tournament after tournament. His success brought immense pride to his parents and siblings. Unfortunately, due to the actions of a faculty member he wasn’t given the chance to take his rightful place in the state wrestling tournament. This was a devastating blow to CJ and he decided not to continue his traditional schooling.
He soon after began working in construction, following in the footsteps of his father Kevin, he began a life-long labor of love. During his late teens and early twenties CJ traveled to Phoenix, Arizona as well as Washington state for work before finally settling in Wolf Point, Montana. As he grew so did his abilities in the fields of construction and cement work. He worked with his father, building everything from homes, large warehouses, all the way down to planter boxes with his sister. CJ was always there for his mother, with whom he shared a very special bond. All she needed to do was ask and he provided far more than was ever imagined. His eye for detail and his strong-willed personality would soon come to play in his finish work. There were so many incredibly beautiful works of interior art that were created by a man who while speaking could easily make a sailor blush. Behind a tough outer shell was a man who had a heart larger than life. He was always so proud of the accomplishments of his nieces and nephews in everything they did. His family truly was everything to him.
CJ was a baptized member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Though not active he held a sincere desire to learn about the mysteries of life, religion, and about his Heavenly Father. He lived by faith and thanks to him he instilled within his family the wonderful gift of an even stronger faith.
At the age of 23 CJ met Phoebe Jensen and with her CJ would spend the next 17 years. It was at the beginning of that relationship that he then took on the role of father to a young baby name Cale. He instantly loved him and immediately began to raise him as his own. He loved being a dad and reveled in the opportunity to teach and coach his son Cale in his beloved sport of wrestling
Along with his love of sports CJ was an avid hunter and fisherman. Both of these things he enjoyed doing with his family and friends. Many laughs, conversations and memories were had during these times. CJ particularly had an immense love of mans best friend. He wasn’t only a father to Cale, he was also a dog dad to Ralphie, Olie, Beauty (Big Girl) and his beloved Beast Boy. It was always a good laugh when his family would see him driving past with Beast Boy sitting tall in the passenger seat and his human occupant confined to the back seat.
CJ is survived by his mother Vanchon Birdsbill, father Kevin Leo Azure, brother Louis Azure, sisters Rhiannon Weeks (Walker), Vanchon Azure (Blake Martinez), brothers Dillon Azure, Cole Grandchamp, his long-time companion Phoebe Jensen and son Cale Jensen, nieces Navella, Harper, Leighton, nephew Wesley, grandson Samuel and his nephew and little shadow Gavin Martinez, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Eazar and Emily Azure and Charles and Loverty Birdsbill.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family may be left by using the form below.
Karel and Ernie Schutt says
My heart and prayers go out to the Azure family. I might not have known CJ, but I’ve known members of the Azure family for 60+ years. We grew up together on Dayton street and I worked with CJ’s grandmother, Emily for a number of years, and now we are neighbors of Kevin. I can think of nothing worse than losing a child. Condolences to a family I have nothing but great respect for. Rest in peace, Cameron and may God grant comfort to your family.
Pauline Azure feuvray says
Cj is now our guardian angel watching over all of us. Cj is with all the relatives having a good visit. May we all be together in the resurrection. God bless his family.
Roxanne T Gourneau says
Annie, Kevin, and family we send our deepest condolences to all in the passing of your beloved CJ. We send hugs and prayers of comfort for the days ahead.
TINA MAGNAN says
To the family and friends of Cameron. CJ was a free spirit and a very adventurous person. He is on his next journey to heaven. To see all of relatives that left before him. He will be missed greatly. But the Lord said it was his time to come to his forever home. Just know that all those special memories, will not leave your hearts. You just have a new guardian angel. Hugs and prayers for the days ahead. but just know he will never leave you. No words can help at a tragic time as this. But just cherish all the memories with all your loved ones.
Robin HayesHernandez says
Sorry, I was thinking of the hentges family and yours. Our condolences on the loss of CJ. Our thoughts and prayers
Christie Owens says
My heartfelt condolences to Annie and Kevin and CJs brothers and sister and family. Nothing can prepare a parent to lose a child. May CJs memory of happy memories help on your time of grief. CJ was a close friend of my boys and they played together and grew up together. May you know that he will be missed always. May the LORD comfort your family during this time. Prayers for your family.
Florence Fourstar says
My condolences and prayers to Annie and all CJ ‘s family. I didn’t know CJ , but I worked with Annie years, ago. He is on his journey to become an Angel who will always watch over his family.
Agnes says
Condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you and your family. To lose a child is a very hard time to go through. As I know many have been through in the past months and years. Only prayers can help in these times. Love and prayers for you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jan bryan says
Kevin, Annie and family. I am sorry for your loss. CJ was a nice young man and great carpenter. I wish you comfort and prayers of peace as you struggle thru this most difficult time. Cannot imagine the hurt, and know know words can help, but praying for you all.
Lucy Redekopp says
My sincere condolences to CJ’s family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bettie Szymanski Rowe says
To the o CJ my heart ❤️ goes out. God talks about all his children of world, I never thought of this until I lost Chad and It was brought up about all the children of the world. They told me that God gives us his children to raise as ours and when he is teally for his child to come home he comes and takes him back home. I hope this helps with the pain. Cherish your memories until you meet again. May God bless you and speak during your time of loss RIP CJ my heart and prayers 🙏 ❤️ are with you Kevin Anne and family
Warren Crowe says
Prayers and condolences to Kevin, Annie and all of the Azure family and All their friends.
Nancy Sietsema says
Annie, Kevin and all of CJ’s family,
My sincere condolences to all of you during this most difficult time. CJ was always so nice to me and a very respectful young man. May he rest in peace and be a guardian Angel for all.
🙏🙏🙏
Nancy Sietsema
Sharon Bravard says
So sorry to here of your loss
Julie says
I will miss seeing Cam at the casino. He was always so polite and always tipped when he won. I always admired the closeness of his family. Thought it was cool when Annie and all her kids would come in or meet and gamble. They always looked like they were having a good time. Just a couple of weeks ago seen them leaving OTG together. Could always feel the love between Annie and her children. Prayers for all of you.
Curtis Courchene says
So sorry to hear of CJ’s passing ! My thoughts are with you all from all the Courchene Families 🙏
Dennie, Melissa Reum & Family says
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences…may our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.
Debie J. says
Kevin Azure & family,
I love you miss you thank you for taking care of my family,.
I will always pray for you and you always be in my heart.
Love you & always forever
Debie
Carol Moran says
My heart is broken for Kevin,Annie and the kids. Love you all.Cj was met in heaven by our family.
Auntie Carol Moran
Deric 'Takana-Ska' Johnson says
My heart & prayers go out to my relatives. So sorry for your loss. He is in a better place watching over you all.
Cheryl Whitehawkjordan says
The White hawk family we send our sincere condolences to Kevin,Anne and rest of family our prayers are with u all of u
Winnifred schafer says
So sorry for your Loss My condolences to the family You are in our prayers. May the Lord comfort you at this time.
Winnifred says
So sorry for your Loss My condolences to the family You are in our prayers. May the Lord comfort you at this time.