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Dr. H. Byron Showers

April 05, 2015

Dr. H. Byron Showers died on April 5, 2015 at Brethren Village, Lancaster, PA, of natural causes. He previously resided at 1432 Mission Rd., Lancaster. Born in Reading, in 1930, he was the son of the late Herman S. and Melva E. (Youse) Showers.
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1948; Houghton College, Houghton, NY, A.B. 1952,; Temple University, M. Div., 1955; and Rutgers University, Ed.M. 1958, and Ed.D. 1964.
Byron served as a Professor of Counselor Education and Psychology at Millersville University from 1965-1990. Previously he was an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Monmouth College, West Long Branch, NJ and a Lecturer in Education at Rutgers University.
He served as past President of PACES (PA Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors) and as past Secretary Treasurer of NARACES (North Atlantic Regional Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors).
He was active in the community having served as past Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Lancaster County Republican Committee and also on the Pennsylvania State Republican Committee. In addition, he served as past President of Lancaster Northeast Rotary Club and served on the Board of Trustees of the Stevens State School of Technology.
Those who will dearly miss this kind and loving family man are his wife of 63 years, Jane M. (Knabb) and three children: David S. Showers, husband of Dianne (Abrams), of Boalsburg, PA; Dr. Thomas L. Showers; and Shelley A. Showers of Cherry Hill, NJ. Byron had two granddaughters, Alexandra and Michelle Showers. He is also survived by 2 sisters: Grace Supplee, wife of Ernest, of Brethren Village and Carol Mast, widow of Jack, of Sinking Spring; 2 step-sisters: Lillian Stuber, wife of the Rev. Warren Stuber of Greensville, SC and Sandra Adams, wife of Jensen, of Fleetwood. He was preceded in death by a step-brother, William Kline.
Family and friends will be received for a viewing from 6-8 PM, on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Brethren Village chapel, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17606. Funeral Services for Byron will be held at 11 AM on Friday, April 10, 2015, at Brethren Village chapel, with Pastor Len Calhoun officiating. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Long Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Byron’s name may be made to Long Memorial Methodist Church, 2660 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 or Brethren Village Samaritan Fund, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17606.

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May 08, 2015

Dear Tom,
I just learned about your father’s passing. He was one of my favorite MU professors.You and your family are in my prayers. 
Alison (Happel) Pizzoli

April 09, 2015

Dear Shelley,
I am sorry about the loss of your Dad and I know that you will deeply miss him.  The love and support that you showed your Dad throughout the years were one of his finest gifts.  He was very proud of you, I am sure!  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Kavanaugh

April 09, 2015

Dear Jane,
Audrey and I send our sincerest condolences.
Dave Marschka

April 09, 2015

Dear Jane and Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Byron’s passing.  He was a valued contributor to the Lancaster Community and to Millersville University.  Each of us who knew him was proud to call him a colleague and a friend.  My condolences to you.
Congressman Bob Walker

April 09, 2015

My condolences to Jane and family on the loss of Byron, my friend and colleague of many years.
Joyce Smedley

April 08, 2015

April 8, 2015
 
Dear Jane and Family,  
 
We wish to express our sorrow to each of you after we learned of the passing of Byron in recent days.  We know his recent earthly journey had become a very long and difficult path.  May God bless and hold each of you in the palm of His hand – as you continue this passage of life without your husband and earthly father.
 
With sincere sympathy,
 
George & Janice Lance
 
 
Please forgive this typed note, but my hands shake too much to attempt to do otherwise.

April 08, 2015

Jane and family, We just want to exress our sympathy and let you know we’re thinking of all of you.  Janet & Charles Miller

April 07, 2015

With deepest sympathy.  Kay and Ferdy Hoefner and family

April 07, 2015

The Republican Committee of Lancaster County sends our condolences to the Showers Family upon the passing of Dr. H. Byron Showers. May you always hold fond memories of his life with you. He was an extraordinary man. There are many in the community who will mourn deeply his passing as his was a life of service, love, compassion, and excellence. May he rest in peace.

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Thursday, April 09, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brethren Village Chapel
3001 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA
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Friday, April 10, 2015
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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3001 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA
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3001 Lititz Pike
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