Lois Jane Showers

April 6, 1951 - August 10, 2014

Lois Jane Showers of Cadillac passed away Sunday afternoon, August 10, 2014 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was 63. She was born on April 6, 1951 in Cadillac, Michigan to Alfred D. & Arvilla E. (Miller) Barber and they preceded her in death. Lois graduated from Cadillac High School and went on to receive her Associates degree in business management from Baker College. Her working career started at Mitchell-Bentley in Cadillac and later she worked at AAR and was also employed at several Cadillac area restaurants for many years. Lois had also owned and operated a child daycare in her home for many years. Lois was a member of the Northern Light Church in Cadillac and the Moose Lodge of Cadillac. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Lois had a caring and giving heart and was known to donate her time and talent to people in the community. She enjoyed helping others and was a friend to many. Some of her many interests included: cooking, baking, knitting, crafts, reading and talking on the phone. On June 24, 1978 she married Lew G. Showers, Sr. and he survives her along with their children: Dave (Renee) Barber of Traverse City, Kelley (Jimmy) Wheat of Texas, Lew Showers, Jr. (Mandy Beets) of Muskegon and Amanda (Jason) Lemanski of Caro; 11 grandchildren: Elisa, Sabrina, Rebecca, Phillip, Matthew, Malachi and Dayva, Abby-Jo, Hunter, Madisyn and Korson; a brother, Alfred "Butch†(Brenda) Barber of Midland and a sister, Dixie Christie of Manton; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Seth "Gene†Barber. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Northern Light Church in Cadillac with Pastor John Mellish officiating. Friends may meet the family from 2:00 PM until services at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family. Her final resting place will be Maple Valley Cemetery in Osceola County. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.