William F. "Bill" Showers, Jr.
August 12, 2009
William "Bill" F. Showers, Jr., 41 passed away on August 12, 2009 in Des Moines, Ia. Funeral services will be Friday, August 14 at 11:00 a.m.at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa with burial at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines, Ia. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Bill was very involved with his church, loved to play golf, listening to baseball and playing cards. He loved his family and life. He loved his job in radio and working with people and writing his own commercials.
He is survived by his wife Gina; sons, Will Showers and Eric Hicks; mother, Charlotte Showers; brother, Michael (Heidi) Showers; sister, Ann (Steve) Smith; uncles, Clayton (Naomi) Vermeulen and Morris (Connie) Vermeulen; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father William Franklin Showers, Sr. and his grandparents.
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Myrna White Tappan
08/17/2009
I was very saddened to read of Bill's passing. His obit appeared in the Washington Evening Journal August 14th. I worked for Bill at KCII Radio in Washington and admired his love and knowledge of his field of work,and the love he had for Gina and the boys.
My heartfelt sympathy for all of you,
Myrna White Tappan
Jennifer Love Frier
08/15/2009
I send my deepest regrets to Bill's family. This was such sad news to receive. Bill was always one of the happiest, funniest guys I have ever met and I have many, many fond memories of him that I've been reliving over the past couple of days. Gina, we have never met, but I can only imagine what a wonderful husband and father Bill was. I am so sorry for your loss. Charlotte, I am so sorry that you have lost such a loving son. Annie, I have such fun memories of being at your house during high school. Bill loved his little sister. Mike...I miss you and love you and hope that we can reconnect when things have settled down. You and your family are in my heart and in my prayers.
Jim & Jean Paulsen
08/14/2009
We could not be there with all of you on friday,because of Jeans back sugery.. But we were there in thoughts and prayers. Remember the Good tmes we all had when we got together. Love and PRAYERS Jim & Jean Paulsen
Maureen (Gould) Dillenburg
08/14/2009
So sorry to hear about the passing of BJ!! I babysat the Showers family in the late 70s. Three great kids!!! They never gave me a problem. I still remember Mr. Showers picking me up in a very cool, little sports car!
Please know that BJ is my prayers - Eternal Rest Grant unto him Oh Lord and may your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
God Bless BJ and the Shower's family!!
Maureen Dillenburg
Diane Haskamp
08/14/2009
Gina and family,
My sincere sympathy to you. I enjoyed conversation with Bill and his sense of humor........he made me laugh. He was good with sales and writing and recording commercials........he even wrote a for me. I am happy I got to know Bill and will always regard him as a dear friend......I can't believe this happened........too young!
Diane
KASM/KDDG radio
Brian Sines
08/14/2009
Gina and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. I was pleased to work with him when we both worked for Mel as well as having him as a dedicated AE for me when I worked as the Marketing Director at Buckwalter Motors. I will miss his big smile and cheesy jokes. My thoughts are with all of you during this tough time.
God Bless,
Brian
Catherine Gould
08/14/2009
To: Charlotte, Michael and Ann
On behalf of the entire Gould Family, we send you our prayers
and love for BJ. We just received the news today. Will and Eric,
you have so much to be proud of. Your dad was a wonderful little
boy whom we had the joy and privilege to babysit in West Des Moines,
Iowa. With no surprise to anyone, we see that he turned out to be a very successful man, husband and father. May your good memories of him
bring you comfort and peace.
Your babysitters,
Catherine Gould, Attorney, Dallas, TX
Dr. Marie Gould Nolan, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Maureen Gould Dillenburg, MBA and Mother of Eight, Chicago, IL
Becky Widmer
08/14/2009
I was very saddened to hear about Bill's sudden death. My memory of Bill was how very proud he was of his little boy, Will, when he was in preschool! Thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Susan Wellington
08/14/2009
Gina,
I was shocked to hear about Bill this morning on KCII. I wanted to let you know that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed working with him and know he had love for radio. My sympathy to you and your family. Susan Wellington
Deb Longest
08/14/2009
Gina and family,
Gina, please know I'm praying for all of you through this loss. I was so shocked to learn of Bill's passing this morning. God and His angels will continue to be with you offering peace and comfort. And Bill is most assuredly in His care right now.
Love you,
deb in Washington
Dixie and Phillip Emmert
08/14/2009
Gina and family:
I have no words to express how sad we are for you and Bill's
family. Just know we cry with you and pray for you. This happens to
"other" people not to someone we know. Remember you need people so
let others help you and don't hesitate to ask when you need help. Take
time to grieve and don't let go of God's hand He will see you through
this one day at a time.
Hi! Will and Eric, just because we have not seen you for a while
you have been in our thoughts. Be good to your mom and take care of yourselves and each other.
I so sorry we are unable to be there today.
With Much Love
Dixie and Phillip Emmert
Michael Steinmetz
08/14/2009
Dear Gina & Family,
I was very sorry to read that Bill had passed away.I can remember all the good times we had together during our Metz years. I wish you and your family strength in dealing with this great loss.Gina can you mail me your phone number so i can call you on my next visit to Iowa. My e-mail address: mikesteinmetz@hotmail.com Please take care,
Michael Steinmetz (from Holland)
Bob and Wendy Pusey
08/13/2009
Gina,
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Bill's sudden passing. Lois told us more of the details of what happened. We are so sorry for you and your family. We just want you to know that we have been thinking about you and will continue to pray for you as you face all the changes in your life.
Sincerely,
Bob and Wendy Pusey
Vickie Corbin
08/13/2009
Gina. I was so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Although there is no true words to comfort you in these trying times Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call if there is any thing I can do to help. Sincerely Yours Vickie
Smile City Dental Office
08/13/2009
Gina and Family:
We are so sorry and saddend to hear of your loss. You are in our
thoughts and prayers. They say that God gives us only what we can
handle, so God will give you great strength to get through this.
Already our jumbles are hard to do without help! Please let us know if
there is anything we can do. Except help you pack and move!(only kidding
I hope we made you smile!) Seriously we are only a phone call away.
Your friends at Smile City.