Harold William Shamp peacefully passed away Nov. 11, 2024 in Arcata at the age of 73. He was a native of McKinleyville but had called Arcata his home for the past 55 years. Harold graduated from McKinleyville High School in 1969. He worked at Simpson after high school and would later graduate from College of the Redwoods. He then worked as a supervisor at Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District for 23 years until he retired in 2006.

Harold was a very active supporter of youth sports. He coached basketball at St. Mary’s Elementary School in Arcata and coached Joe Costa Trucking for the Arcata Little League for several years. As his children grew older, he joined the St. Bernard High School Crusader Athletic Board and proudly wore the CAB green jacket, where he did everything from working concessions, helping with Sunday bingos, and working the ticket booth. He was a regular fixture in the corner of the SBHS gym which there is a plague declaring that corner as “Shamp Corner.” He was a strong supporter of his family and a huge sports fan.

He is survived by his children, Brady (Michelle) Shamp of Eureka, Lindsay (Lee) Manghelli of Harrisburg, Ore., and Casey Shamp of Arcata; his grandchildren, Ashlyn Manghelli and William Manghelli, of Harrisburg, Ore.; his brother and sister, Don Shamp of Connecticut, and Patty Wade of McKinleyville; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving companion, Rosemary Fitzpatrick.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; his parents Delbert and Violet Shamp; his brothers Delbert Shamp and Ron Shamp; his sister, Joyce Redden, and his in laws Joseph and Mary Gomes.

Visitation for Harold will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Paul’s Chapel in Arcata. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Paul’s Chapel in Arcata.