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Truman Francis Showalter, 90, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at his residence. He passed away on the farm where he was born.
He was born on November 14, 1919 in Augusta County, a son of the late Amos and Lillie Suter Showalter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, four brothers and four sisters.
Mr. Showalter was a lifetime resident of Augusta County and attended Springdale Mennonite Church. He was founding board member and President of Pleasant View Home in Broadway for over 27 years. He taught the adult Sunday school class at Springdale Mennonite Church. He was also a dairy farmer, computer programmer and private pilot.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Brilhart Showalter of 67 years; nine children, Esther Showalter, Irene Wade, Erla Showalter, Dennis Showalter, Sharon Showalter, Ernest Showalter Kenneth Showalter and Carolyn Bontrager; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The service will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Springdale Mennonite Church with Pastor Richard Showalter and Pastor Duane Gingerich officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Denny Ray, Stephen, Matthew, and Benjamin Showalter, Brian and Bradley Bontrager with Marvin and John Showalter assisting.
Honorary pallbearers will be family and friends attending the service.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Springdale Mennonite Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant View Home, P.O. Box 426, Broadway, VA 22815.
Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro has been entrusted with the arrangements.
The family wishes to extend appreciation to Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah for their services.
Relatives and friends may view the obituary and sign the online guest register book at www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Carol King Bowers
September 13, 2010
Our hearts go out to you in the loss of your Father. We trust that the memories that you carry of him and your faith in the presence of God will sustain you in this time. Blessings to you all.
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