Gary Showman, 72, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on July 22nd, 2019, surrounded by his beloved family. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, July 25th at 6pm with services following at 7pm. Gary was a proud Air Force veteran and Ford truck enthusiast. He met friends everywhere he went and didn’t know a stranger. In retirement, he could be found drinking coffee with “the guys at the shop”, visiting his best friend James and wife Rhonda, or spoiling his grandkids. His blessed life will forever be cherished by his brother: Dennis and wife Jeanne; children: Lori, Angie and husband Geoff, Gary Jr., Michael and wife Kelly, Matt and wife Michele, Mark and wife Ashley; grandchildren: Erica and husband Stephen, Haley, Jordan, Jake, Ava, Lila, Miles, Emerson, Anniston, Madeline, Kerrigan; and great-grandson: Derrick. Gary’s loving and generous spirit will continue to touch lives, as it was his desire to donate his body for research to help improve treatment for others. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
