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Ricky Showers Obituary

Ricky Lee Showers, age 52, of Plymouth, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in York, PA. He was the devoted husband of Lynne (Perry) Showers. Loving father of Brittany Griffith and her husband Ryan and their newborn daughter Claire Elizabeth of PA, and Ethan, Seth, and Coralynne Showers, all of Plymouth. Ricky was the Son of Patsy Kehr and Step Son of Larry Kehr, both of PA. He is also survived by his siblings Dayne Showers of PA, Dawn Stine of PA, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, as well as his Coast Guard Family, and Softball Family. Born on February 3, 1961 in Hanover PA, he was a graduate of Spring Grove Area High School class of 1979. Ricky went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard, retiring in 2000, as well as working for the United States Postal Service. He was a great sportsman, as well as an avid Red Sox and Philadelphia Eagles fan, even coaching his son's baseball teams. Ricky was a friend of Bill W. He loved his children very much, as well as their friends. A visitation will be held at the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., Plymouth, on Wednesday, June 19, from 4 till 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held the following day in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Donations in Ricky's memory may be made to the 6N Resource Room, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115, or to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 02115, www.woundedwarriorproject.org . For more information and online guest book www.cartmellfuneralhome.com.

Published by Old Colony Memorial from Jun. 14 to Jun. 24, 2013.
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I know it’s been some years since you lost Ricky but, I also know that doesn’t change how much he is missed. I was thinking of my old shipmates and decided to use technology to see if I couldn’t see what they were up to. I can’t express my shock and sadness at learning that Ricky had passed.
I served with Ricky on the Bittersweet. That was a long time ago but I still remember that he was a great shipmate and just an awesome guy.
He helped me open a cypher locked door after I managed to get my finger caught in it. Then he whipped out his knife and scraped the end of my finger into an ice bag in hopes of saving it. I lost the end of my finger but he was the reason I didn’t go into shock that day.
So many great memories. He was simply just a good guy.
I am so very sorry for your loss.

Dennis O’Mara

Dennis O’Mara

Served In Military Together

May 30, 2021

RIP Doc, we were stationed together on the CGC SPAR back in the early 80's. A great man,I am very sorry for your loss.

SCOTT BACKHOLM

June 22, 2013

RIP Doc, I cant believe you have passed, you are serving a higher cause now! I think back to your service onboard USCGC SPAR with us and couldnt have been a better man to patch us up after what ever the north atlantic threw at us!Im saddened for your familys loss.

Randy Rickson

June 22, 2013

Lynn & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest is peace Rick!
Phil & Mike,

June 17, 2013

Lynne, Ethan, Seth, Cora, I am so sorry for your loss, Rick/Dad was a great guy and I am so lucky to have met him and your family. Rick, rest in peace my friend. Angels on the field, Angels in Heaven. Stay Strong and may God bless you and guide you thru this.
Kevin Johnson

June 17, 2013

Rest in Peace Ricky. I only knew you as the nice man who sometimes stayed at the place where I work and this morning I was saddened to hear of your passing. I know how much you adored your family and how much you truly loved them so that is what I will remember about you, Ricky Showers. Heavens gates are open for a gentleman.

Maria Green

June 17, 2013

Lynne,Ethan,Seth and Corra Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family during this sad time. Keep in your hearts and minds the beautiful memories you will always have. Celebrate his life and his love for you.

Jennifer, David, Nathan (ducky) & Eleigh Moulton

June 16, 2013

rest in peace ricky....

June 15, 2013

To all Ricks family,
My deepest sympathy. May God give you peace.
Sharon Hoover Jackson

June 15, 2013

Dear Lynne, Ethan, Seth and Cora,

We were so sorry to hear of your husband's/Dad's passing. May the wonderful memories you have and the love that you shared bring you comfort and peace.

Patti and Alex Bakutis

June 15, 2013

Lynne,

I am very sorry to hear of your husband's loss. Having lost my parents so young, i know how hard it is on the kids. May all of you find solace in your memories of the good times and strength in the days to come. Take care.

Lauren Gillenwater

June 14, 2013

We were totaly shocked to hear of the passing of Ricky. Our hearts are very sad. Our prayers go out to Lynne and the kids. Keep in your hearts all the wonderful memories. Ricky will surely be missed. Our deepest sympathy.
Elaine & (Slamming) Sam Cook

Elaine & Sam Cook

June 14, 2013

To Ricky. Families. Sorry for your loss may God be with ya

ann

June 14, 2013

REST IN PEACE RICK

BOB MARSTERS

June 14, 2013

Our hearts go out to Rick's family. We were shocked and deeply heart sick when we heard of his passing. Our prayers are with Lynne, his kids and the rest of his family. He is at peace now although he will surely be missed. Remember the good times and memories and they will get you through this horrific time. Our deepest sympathy, Casey, Debbie Domenico and Family....

June 14, 2013

My prayers are with your family at this time. Sorry for your loss.
Kellie Roberts

kellie roberts

June 14, 2013

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