Gertrude E. Showers

Gertrude E. Showers, 98, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at 11:56 pm at Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Donald E. Showers, Sr. who passed away December 8, 2007.  Born in Tilden Township, Mrs. Showers was the daughter of the late Ralph and Vesta (Yeager) Clouser.  She was a member of Reading Calvary Church of the Nazarene and in her early years it was her passion to be involved in Child Evangelism Organizations.  Mrs. Showers was employed by AT&T for 16 years in mill work until her retirement in 1990.  She is survived by her children Donald E. Showers, Jr. husband of Deborah Showers of Clermont, Florida; Dennis E. Showers husband of Laura Showers of Mooresville, North Carolina; Dean E. Showers husband of Zenda Showers of Toluca Lake, California; Pamela S. Raybuck wife of Michael Raybuck of Bowmansville; Paula S. McCulloch wife of Paul McCulloch of Nashville, Tennessee and her 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  Mrs. Showers is also survived by her brother Lawrence Clouser of Reading and was preceded in death by her 2 great grandchildren and her siblings Vera Whitehead, Irvin Clouser, Ralph Clouser, John Clouser, Robert Clouser and Elwood Clouser. 

Funeral Service will be held at Bean Funeral Home 1605 Rockland Street, Hampden Heights, Monday, June 12, 2023 at 11:00 am.  Reverend Thomas Swanson will officiate.  Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park.  The family will receive relatives and friends at Bean Funeral Home Monday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Grace & Hope Mission 45 Gay Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 in memory of Mrs. Gertrude E. Showers.  Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com