Harold H. Hampton

JAN 12, 1921 - DEC 28, 2010

"The business of Heaven is Joy"

C.S. Lewis

Born to Charles and Ethel Clara Hampton,

Harold's family of nine were first generation

pioneers in Shasta County. As a lifetime

resident of Redding, his only time away

was during WWII as a Marine from 1942

to 1946. Harold's career in the grocery

industry began in high school and, he retired

after 45 years in 1985. Harold met Irma

Baldocchi (a veteran Army Nurse) in Redding

and the couple married July 25,1948.

They raised three children, James, Mary,and

Catherine which includes grandchildren, and

great-grandchildren. Harold and Irma were very

active as volunteers during their retirement

years. Interests included the West Valley

Volunteer Fire Dept., Cottonwood Chamber

of Commerce, and the Shasta County Historical

Society. Irma continues to remain active in the

Cottonwood Garden Club. The only surviving member

of The Charles and Ethel Clara Hampton family is

the youngest, Duane Hampton.

The Military Marine Corps will honor Harold

at the Veteran's Cemetery in Igo/Ono on Jan. 5

2010 @12:45 pm and Fr. Molina from Our Lady

of Mercy will officiate. Friends and family are

invited to share memories. Please send to Irma

Hampton by mail, or visit www.mcdonaldschapel.com

JOHN 14: 1-6 "I go to prepare a place for you"