William R. "Bill" Shamrock's Obituary
William R. “Bill” Shamrock, 95 of Altoona passed away in Tavares on Monday, March 22, 2010. As a young man, William was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, and worked in California and Virginia. He then worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania, was instrumental in the safety of those he worked with, and was responsible for the saving of a fellow worker’s life. After retirement in 1975, William and Lillian moved to their new home on Lake Yale in Grand Island, Florida. He was a prolific and knowledgeable gardener and took pride in his varieties of citrus. He could often be seen rowing across the lake with his “catch of the day.” He and Lillian moved to Lakeview Terrace in Altoona in July 1996, where they made new friends and continued their love of travel, visiting such places as Hawaii, Alaska, the Canadian Rockies, and Branson. Bill also continued his love of gardening, and enjoyed sharing the bounties of his efforts with friends. He was never too busy to talk, and was an active, contributing member of the Lakeview Terrace community. Bill was predeceased by Lillian Holly Shamrock, his wife of 67 years, in 2005. Bill carried his 95 years with grace and integrity. He is survived by his brothers; Keith (Pat) Shamrock and Fred (Ruth) Shamrock all of Grand Island, Florida, sisters; Deloris (Frank) Christovich of Tallmadge, Ohio and Katherine Kokesh of Masontown, Pennsylvania; many nieces and nephews, his sisters in law; Helen Shamrock of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and Therese Holly Cantini of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and his companion Edith Dill. A gathering will he held Thursday evening from 6 until 8 PM, a Blessing Service will follow on Friday at 10 AM both in the Chapel of Haky Funeral Home (724-437-2756) Uniontown, Pennsylvania, interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 31 at 2 PM at Lakeview Terrace in Altoona. The family requests that memorials be sent to Blue Lake Academy, 3551 E. Orange Avenue, Eustis, Florida 32736.
What’s your fondest memory of William?
What’s a lesson you learned from William?
Share a story where William's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with William you’ll never forget.
How did William make you smile?