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 James
B. Showalter, 75 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 10,
2009 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
He was the
husband of Janet F. Harris Showalter. They celebrated their 56th
wedding anniversary on October 18th.
Born in
Lancaster, he was a life-long resident and the son of the late
Christian R. and Sarah A. Mummaw Showalter.
Mr. Showalter
worked for 43 years as a construction union electrician
journeyman. He spent most of his career with Riggs-Distler. He
retired in 1996.
He served in
the US Navy as a submarine tender service from 1955-1957. His
memberships include; Tall Cedars, Charles M. Howell Masonic Lodge
#496, Local 414 electric Workers IBEW, 8th Ward Club,
Commercial Travelers Assoc., and the Frogtown Hunting Club.
His
recreational interests include; golfing, his hunting camp in
Centre Co., fishing on the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay. Mr.
Showalter was an avid, life-long card player.
Surviving
besides his wife are a son, James Dalton Showalter of Lancaster;
daughter, Chryst Lynn wife of Thomas Ruth of Lancaster; four
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Anna Mae
McGallicher and Elizabeth A. Deaver both of Lancaster; and a
brother, Christian R. Showalter, Jr. of Allentown.
A Memorial
Service will be held at Hamilton Park UCC, 1210 Maple Ave.,
Lancaster, PA on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Friends
will be received from 10:30 until the time of service. Please
omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in James's
memory to the Hospice of Lancaster Co., 685 Good Dr., Box 4125,
Lancaster, PA 17604. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder
Funeral Home, Millersville, PA. To send online condolences visit
www.snyderfuneralhome.com. |
