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 56 ^th wedding anniversary on October 18 ^th .

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, 8 ^th 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.