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Myrtle Shamp Obituary
North Fort Myers, FL: 91, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2011, with her loving husband of 71 years, Walter Shamp, by her side. Myrtle is also survived by her sister, Alvesta Gouger, E. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, two sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Jr. and Janice Shamp, The Villages, Florida, James and Raelene Shamp, Johnson City, New York, one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Bernd Krause, Johnson City, New York, seven grandchildren, Kelly (Eleazar) Flores, David (Sherry) Shamp, Lee (Angel) Shamp, Darren (Vanessa) Shamp, Alex (Aylin) Shamp, Erich (Teagen) Krause and Alyssa Krause, and eight great grandchildren, Marcos Flores, Cody Shamp, Kaelyn Shamp, Jesse Shamp, Logan Shamp, Rasih Shamp, Melia Shamp, and Joyanna Krause. Myrtle was predeceased by her parents, Addie and Jasper Heckman, two sisters, Beulah Mott and Nina Lambert, and four brothers, Paul, Claire, Gerald, John Heckman, all of E. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Myrtle graduated from East Stroudsburg High School in 1938. She was employed by IBM Corporation and Endicott Johnson Corporation in Endicott, New York. Myrtle was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 2332 and AMVETS Post 50 Auxiliary, and served as leader in the Girl Scouts of America. She was an avid bowler and pinochle player. Myrtle was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends at Barber Memorial Home, 428 Main Street, Johnson City, New York on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 6 PM to 8 PM, and Friday, March 18, from 11:00 AM to Noon. A funeral service officiated by Pastor Brown Naik of Union Center United Methodist Church, will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday. Myrtle will be laid to rest at Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal, New York.
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for Myrtle Shamp
Gary & Sue Brogdale
March 22, 2011
Walt & Janice,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Lori Baerman
March 18, 2011
Mary Lou and family- I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember your mom from girl scouts and all the fun we had with her. Please know I,m thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
March 18, 2011
The loss of a mother is indescribable.
She will forever be in your heart, thoughts, and mind. Although physically no longer with you, her spirit will always guide you.
Even though we can't be with you physically at this difficult time you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love~Jim & Cindi McFadden
Sally Yablonsky
March 18, 2011
Jim, Raelene, and family - So very sorry for your loss. Sally & Peter Yablonsky and Family
March 18, 2011
Mary Lou and family, What a wonderful long life your Mom enjoyed... what a dear lady. I know you have many wonderful memories that will sustain you in the coming days. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Yancey Moore
Fred & Jackie Whatman
March 17, 2011
Wally, Janice, Jim & Raelene,
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 17, 2011
Walt, No words can fill the void left by Myrtle and I can only say she has moved on to a better place for now. She will look after you and the family from afar as you looked after her while you were close. God Bless you all, Walt hang in there.
Tom N Carol Gazda (Brackney PA)
TONI PERKINS
March 17, 2011
RAELENE AND JIM,
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
March 16, 2011
Jim & Family..My condolences on the loss of your Mother..May you cherish the long time she was with you..Vickie Farr
Carol Bowen-Jankuv
March 16, 2011
Mary Lou and Family,
My heart breaks for you, your Mom was a wonderful loving woman, and will be greatly missed.
I will never forget sitting at your kitchen table making my silk wedding bouquets with her. It was a magical afternoon.
God Bless her, may she rest in peace.
My prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.
Love
Carol Bowen
Jane Bowen-Pierce
March 16, 2011
Mary Lou & Family,
May your many wonderful memories help you through this tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane Bowen Pierce
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