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James D. “Jamie” Showalter, 54

December 15, 2015

James D. “Jamie” Showalter, 54, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 with a fighting spirit after a courageous ten year battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was a lifelong resident and the son of Janet F. Showalter and the late James B. Showalter.
Mr. Showalter graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and Millersville University of Pennsylvania and has worked for the past 25 years in the finance and accounting profession with his latest employer being The Library System of Lancaster County where he was CFO.
His recreational interests include: Golfing, fishing, Harley Davidson motorcycles and finely crafted sports cars.
Surviving James are a daughter, Maddison Rae Showalter of Lancaster, son, Christian Alexander Showalter of Lititz; a sister, Chryst Ruth wife of W. Thomas Ruth of Lancaster, niece Ashley Ruth and nephew, J.T. Ruth.
Jamie and his family wish to give their sincere thanks to Hospice Mt. Joy for the exceptional care and compassion during his stay.
A Memorial Service will be held at Hamilton Park UCC, 1210 Maple Avenue, Lancaster, PA on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11AM. Friends will be received from 10-11AM. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in James’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 or visit https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index. To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com

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December 21, 2015

dear janet and chryst so sorry for your loss.i have many great memorys with jamie riding trail bike hunting at frogtown and the day he got married. i will keep them forever.best wishes terry mcclune

December 20, 2015

Dear Janet and Showalter family we want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Jamie was our neighbor in East Lampeter Twp for several years. He was a great neighbor and became a good friend over the years. He was a kind and generous man. Our prayers are with you in the days and months ahead. We’re so glad to have had several years with him. We will treasure those memories. Don & Sandy Graham  

December 19, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with Jamie many years ago at my families beer distributorship. What a great guy! I will never forget you! My prayers are with you and your family.       Keith Kirchner

December 18, 2015

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept my condolences, Jamie will not be forgotten.  I am honored and blessed to have known you, my friend.  My deepest condolences to your family.
Michael Gitomer

December 17, 2015

I worked with Jim for two amazing years at the Library System. His influence on my life in that brief time was immenasurable. He was one of the smartest, most direct and strong characters I’ve ever known. My condolences go to his family. I hope I am half the man and father he was.
Dan Coleman

December 17, 2015

I worked with him at LSLC and his is a bright spot in my memories of my time there. My deepest condolences. Gone too soon. 

December 17, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to the Showalter famly.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I grew up next to the Showalters on Ruby St  and spent many days in our yard playing with Chryst and Jamie.
May he Rest In Peace.
 
Joe Hoenninger

December 17, 2015

Very sorry to the family of Jamie. Jamie was a great guy and a good friend. Rest in peace my friend. 
Bob Johnson

December 17, 2015

Rest in peace my dear old friend… May God be with you and your family. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, please know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Peace Be With You All,
Craig & Paula Albright

December 17, 2015

I also graduated with Jamie from McCaskey.  We reconnected the past few years on Facebook and became football buddies.  He always cheering for his beloved Penn State Lions and me the Alabama Crimson Tide.  We would connect on Saturdays and complain when our teams didn’t do so well and cheer when they won.  I knew of his illness and he always kept a positive and upbeat attitude even when he admitted he wasn’t feel great.  That attitude is always the Jamie we will all remember.  My thought and prayers go out to his family and all his friends.  Everyone’s lives were better to have known Jamie.  RIP! Sincerely, Brenda (Sexton) Leslie

December 17, 2015

To Jamie’s family,
My name is Brenda Murphy Patterson and I went to McCaskey’s high school prom with Jamie. We had been very good friends through out high school and beyond. My heart breaks for you and I send my deepest condolences. Warm regards,  Brenda

December 17, 2015

I went to school with & graduated from JPM, with Jamie! My sincerest sympathy goes out to his family! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May the Lord Bless his soul & keep him safe in his loving arms till we all meet again! Sincerely, Leslie (Davis) Houser

December 17, 2015

You will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace.
Grisely Crossland

December 17, 2015

I’m so sorry for you lost of Jamie. He was a wonderful young man he grew up in my neighborhood. He always had a smile on his face. Jamie may you rest in peace.
                                  Cheryl Stevenson

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Monday, December 21, 2015
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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1210 Maple Avenue
Lancaster, PA
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