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Kim Showers Obituary
Kim H. Showers, 51, of Chester, Va., passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2006.
Mr. Showers was born in Akron, Ohio, and had lived in the Chester area for 17-plus years. He had served as the Commissioner of the Wells Baseball Association, assistant coach of the Richmond Ruckus, member of the American Welders Society, and member of the Chester United Methodist Church.
He is survived by wife, Karen Chaboudy Showers; a daughter, Krystal N. Showers; a son, Kary L. Showers, all of Chester; parents, Calvin C. and Dorothy A. Showers of Pawleys Island, S.C.; a sister Kellie S. Mrus of Chester; two nephews, Matthew and Michael Mrus of Cortland, Ohio; and several close personal friends.
The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chester on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will follow on Monday, 11 a.m., at the Chester United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to University of Virginia's College at Wise Softball Program, attention Tori Raby-Gentry, Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Department, 1 College Ave., Wise, Va. 24293. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kim Showers
Bill Nettling
March 2, 2006
Karen,
Mom sent me the news of your loss. I'm so sorry that yet another close person was taken from you so soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children.
Benora Richardson
February 24, 2006
Kim was a very special person that lived life to the fullest. We were blessed to have had him in our life. My prayers are with you.
Alice Richardson
February 23, 2006
To the entire Showers family,
My sincere condolences. I recall with great fondness the times Richardson Family enjoyed time together. Kim was a wonderful person, and will be greatly missed. I prayer for strength at this time for you all. It has been a while since I have see you all. Kim was always fun to be around. Hope your memories of Kim are a comfort to you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
In deepest sympathy.
Love and Prayers,
Jerry and Ann Jolly
February 17, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelli & David Stines
February 17, 2006
We are so sorry to hear about Kim. David and him had so much fun bowling on Sunday nights. David really missed him when we moved back to KY. You and you children are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
John & Maggi Abbott
February 15, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Art & Barb Stadler
February 14, 2006
Karen, Kids, Pete & Dottie
Kim and I grew up togeher and I will always remember him as a great guy and the character that he was.
You all have our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Artie & Barb Stadler
Bud & Jeanette Dreier
February 14, 2006
Dear Karen,
We are so very sorry to hear about Kim. We will always remember all of the great times we had together while you were in Ohio.
He was a great salesman and gentleman and I'm glad I was able to say he was my friend.
Becky Voltz
February 13, 2006
Dear Karen,Krystal,and Kary,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. We are sorry to hear of Kim's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Tammy's family: Gary,Becky&Aaron Voltz; Louie&Esther Kun
Tim & Bernadette Burton
February 13, 2006
Dear Karen,
Bernadette & I wish you strength at this time. It has been a while since we have been together but we have such fond memories of Kim and you. Kim was a great guy and always fun to be around. How can I forget wearing the lamp shade at your house? Hope your memories of Kim are a comfort to you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
In deepest sympathy,
The Burtons
Tim, Bernadette, Colin, Gretchen and Evan
Terry Abbott
February 13, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of Kim's passing. We have fond memories of him at the ball fields, what a wonderful father and husband he was. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Abbotts
Chit and Vern Peters
February 13, 2006
Mrs. Showers,
Vern and I would like to send our deepest sympathies to you and your family.We have both prayed for a complete recovery for your husband.
Please try and find some comfort in knowing that your friends and neighbors care about you and will be here for you as you continue on your life's journey.
Melinda Howley (Murphy)
February 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Showers family. I will always have fond memories of the Mahoning Valley days with Kim and Pete in Akron.
Jerome Portz
February 12, 2006
Kim H. Showers was a great dad and a good friend to have, he was always there for me and he was like a second father to me. I have great memories and he will be missed by everyone. I wish i could be there in person to support the family. I'll be there with my heart and soul.
Jerome Portz
&
Family
Bob Carzoo
February 11, 2006
To the entire Showers family, my sincere condolences. I recall with great fondness the times Kim, Pete and I enjoyed time together, and later on, Kim and I. Kim was a wonderful person, and will be greatly missed.
Jemelle Craig
February 11, 2006
Our thoughts and our prayers go out to your family, and to the many, many friends you have made over the years. We will miss you. J
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