Helen M. Showalter

Helen M. Showalter, 89, of Goshen, died early Friday morning, May 1, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born April 26, 1926 in Goshen to Glen and Alice (Bennett) Kehr. On July 30, 1943 she married Daniel Burton Showalter. He died Aug. 30, 1978. Survivors include a daughter, Julie (David) Haab of New Paris; three sons, Burton Showalter of Goshen, James (Vena) Showalter of Warsaw and Gary (Mary) Showalter of Bristol; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, David Showalter; four brothers, Glenn Ray, Richard and Robert Kehr and a sister, Katheryn Renard. A member of People's Bible Church, Mrs. Showalter was a member of the Homemakers' Club and enjoyed being with family and Wii bowling with her Greencroft friends. She worked as a head cook for New Paris Community School until her retirement. Friends may call Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4 until the 6 p.m. memorial service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastor John Randolph will officiate. A private graveside service will be held at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be given to People's Bible Church.