Alta Shammo Obituary
Two weeks after I graduated from High School, 1st day of June 1952, our family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and we have lived there ever since. I was the oldest living child and had two brothers, Carl James and Donald Oliver and two sisters Alta Rae and LaRenna, with two brothers dying at birth. All of the above are deceased.
We pioneered some desert land and built our own home and have lived there, finding many lifelong friends. In 1958, while square dancing I met the love of my life, a man of the Lords own choosing, Ronald Carl Shammo, who was in the Air Force and from Ohio. We were married 23 May 1959 and later sealed in the St. George, Utah Temple. After this we started gathering many more relatives and friends and their stories.
We had six children: Cindy Lou, Ronda Sue, Tina Marie, Kathryn Fae and 8 years later Carlee Ann and finally a son, when I was 40 years old, Terry Crosby Shammo. All are wonderful children and their spouses have given me many grandchildren and great grandchildren to love and even three great-great grandchildren.
I worked for ten years or so at Western Union and retired to be a full time Mom. My siblings all lived near and our children all grew up together. I have not had any great callings or accomplishments in my life except being a genealogy teacher and a Mother to many besides my own children.
I have enjoyed going to the temple and working as a volunteer in the office there for 19 years. It is still my great joy gathering relatives and friends in our home has always been open to whoever comes by as my parents and my aunts homes were before me.
Services:
Friday, July 14, 2023
1825 North Hollywood Blvd LV, NV 89156 (Hollywood & Kell LDS Chapel)
Visitation 9:00AM to 9:45AM
Funeral Service 10:00AM
Burial:
Bunkers Memory Garden Cemetery
7251 West Lone Mountain Road
Las Vegas, NV 89129
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Leann Baker
July 15, 2023
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Leann Baker
July 15, 2023
She was the best Auntie Fae ever we are going to miss you! Sending hugs
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MaKayla McAllister
July 14, 2023
I believe Atla Fae had the incredible calling to be a daughter, a sister, a friend, a mother, a wife, and a grandmother. From what the Waldrons shared with me, she embraced each of these roles with love, warmth, and unwavering dedication.
These callings are not just important, but more, than any fancy job or fleeting fame.
She took up raising her babies to be men and women. It's in the depth of these relationships where true meaning and lasting legacies reside.
Even though I haven't had the privilege of knowing the family for long, I feel grateful to have spent time with the Shammo- Waldron family. Alta Fae was an absolute treasure, radiating beauty inside and out and from ear to ear as she smiled. I grew rather fond of her delightful sense of humor which never failed to brighten the room, and her words were always filled with genuine sweetness.
Rachael Botson
July 14, 2023
Dear Sister Shammo,
I have been blessed by your love and good example as a strong woman. I love your family and I pray for them at this time.
Love,
Rachael Browner Botson
Marie Earl
July 13, 2023
Ronda,
I loved your mother. She was always kind to me and was so practical and down to earth. She had such a great influence on my life because I stayed so often at your home. I still use her recipes from the old ward cookbook. She was amazingly generous with her time in helping sew bridesmaid dresses and making my wedding veil. She was a great soul and I know your family will miss her dearly. I hope you can find peace in the wonderful life she led. Love you, Marie
Patty Pulsipher (Hanson/Numbers)
July 6, 2023
Sad to hear of her passing. She was always so pleasant and happy. Always greeted everyone with joy. May the family feel the peace and love from our Heavenly Father.
Debbie & Keith Farris Family
July 6, 2023
Alta Fae always shared her heart & home with my family (Hansons). We are blessed to have known her. Her & Ronnie's smiles are contagious & spread joy. She lived a beautiful life.
Mella Heap Bradshaw
July 5, 2023
To all of Alta Fae's family. I always loved when she came to St. Johns to stay with Nanny (Anona Heap). Sending you all our love and prayers. May the Lord confort all of you during this time.
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