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David Showers Obituary
August 19, 1964 - May 27, 2025
David Donald Showers, 60, of Waterloo, passed away of natural causes on May 27.
David was born in Waterloo on August 19, 1964, the son of Steve and Jan Showers. He cherished growing up on Orchard Street, then later in rural Waterloo on Dysart Road.
David graduated from West High School in 1982. With his tenor saxophone he was a proud member of the Wahawk marching band. He embraced his German heritage and spent two summers as an exchange student in Munich. He performed in many theatrical productions at West High, as well as with the Waterloo Community Playhouse.
David attended the University of Iowa for two years before pursuing his passion for the culinary arts. He accepted an invitation to train as a chef at a five-star French restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He loved his work as a chef at restaurants in Baton Rouge, Waterloo, and Fairhope, Alabama.
David had a side business as guest chef for private dinner parties, where he'd prepare his signature Cajun and German cuisines. He felt honored to be given control of the kitchens in some of Waterloo's most prominent and historic homes.
David's life took a tragic turn in 2001 when he was struck by a car while living in Mobile, Alabama. He was left with severe physical disabilities which required many surgeries for the remainder of his life. Through the hardships, he never lost his sense of humor. He loved to laugh.
David is survived by his sister Suzy (Joel) Willemssen of Fairfax Station, Virginia, brother Bob (Donna) of Bloomington, Minnesota, nephew Bobby Willemssen, nieces Vanessa Willemssen, Christina Willemssen, Jenny Showers Baldwin, and Audrey Showers.
Preceded in death by parents Steve and Jan.
A family memorial will be held later this summer.
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Elisa winkey
July 8, 2025
I knew Dave for many years.Ii would hang out with him quite often at Russell Lampson.We were neighbors.Always talked about the place he grew up. It was sun something.I loved him so much .Even got to have the honor of meeting his mother and father.Lovely people.Was it Sun chasers.
Brenda Music
June 16, 2025
David loved to tell about all his adventures. I have a couple recipes from him.
Angie Andrews
June 8, 2025
I worked with Dave at the Waterloo Club in the 80's We became fast friends. He was so funny and fun. If say someone named stone was comming in for dinner, Dave and I would come up with every rolling stone song refrance and use it in a sentence when we were in contact with them.
Ex: making a Tableside spinach salad, anouncing, now I will add the (Brown sugar) loudly so Dave could hear me.
We would crack up. I also remeber the Manson family coming in. Lol
Im so sorry he's gone.
He was a good friend.
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