Portland, Oregon
Mar 22, 1933 – Jul 18, 2022
Thomas Eugene ShowalterMarch 22, 1933 - July 18, 2022 Thomas Eugene Showalter passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at age 89 in Portland, Ore. Tom was born in Freeport, Ill., March 22, 1933 to Alden Guy Showalter and Pearl Kelly Showalter. His family moved to Byron, Ill., where Tom spent his youth....
Read MoreReading Tom's obituary again this summer, 2023, I am reminded of what a great life he lived. I have clear memories of being in the kitchen at the Portland house, snacking on muffins just out of the oven thanks to Mary Ellen, and chatting with her and Tom about teaching and our lives in Portland in those days.
Connie Coates
August 20, 2023 | Friend
My parents lived in the other apartment on the English Manor House and had so much fun then and for the lifelong friendship with Tom & ME. They were both gems and assets in our lives. So many adventures! Hugs to Rachel and family as you remember Tom and his life well lived.
Margaret Core
September 12, 2022 | Friend
I have so many memories of good times with your family. It is sad to see what time has done to all of us. My prayers are with you.
Beverly Otterstedt
August 27, 2022 | Family
Tom and Mary Ellen were dear friends to me for decades. They were generous and stepped in to help me countless times. Tom's quiet sense of humor and his interest in travel and teaching made him fun to talk with too. Sending love to Rachel and Alex, and my condolences at this time.
Connie Coates
August 27, 2022 | Friend
