Barbara Anne Schamp of Ord, Nebraska passed away at the age of 67, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Arbor Care Center in Ord, Nebraska where she was a beloved resident for many years.
A Christian Burial Service and Inurnment will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, in the Catholic Cemetery at Ord, Nebraska. Father Paul Colling will officiate. Ord Memorial Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.ordmemorialchapel.com
Barbara Anne, was born on February 3, 1959, in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Albert H. and Arliss A. (McNeil) Dauphinais. She spent her early years in Enfield, Connecticut before moving to a dairy farm at Hammond, New York at 16.
She pursued her education at Noah Webster, Prudence Crandall, Kosciusko, and Enrico Fermi before graduating from Hammond Central School in 1977.
Barbara’s interests were diverse. During her teenage years, she participated in a local gun club with her siblings. She held a deep fascination for wolves and treasured her American Indian heritage. With a zest for life, Barbara enjoyed 4-wheeling and treasured driving her red Camaro, a tradition linked to her Great Grandmother. Skilled in crocheting and knitting, a craft passed through generations on her mother’s side, she was also passionate about the color purple, and Mounds candy bars and was a fan of the New York Giants.
On September 6, 1986, Barbara married Leonard S. Schamp in Woodbridge, Virginia. Leonard lovingly referred to her as “Boo.”
Though her career as a self-taught bookkeeper ended due to disability, Barbara found joy and companionship during her time at Arbor Care Center. She eagerly participated in activities like BINGO and built meaningful friendships. Her sister, Christine, provided unwavering support throughout her journey.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard S. Schamp of Grand Island; a son, Steven (Jennifer) Schamp of Norfolk; a brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Kathleen Dauphinais of Enfield, Connecticut; a sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Donald Bourquin of Chaumont, New York; and three grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob and Chloe Schamp.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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