Arlan G. Showers, age 90, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma.

Arlan was born October 7, 1920 to Harvey and Lenore (Coble) Showers in Emerson Township, Michigan. He married Gwendolyn Woodman April 5, 1947 in Middleton, Michigan.

Arlan is a WWII veteran of the United States Army, serving in England doing maintenance work. After the war he delivered oil products for many years for Gulf Oil Co., Hub Oil, Mobile, Beard, and finally Total. He enjoyed farming and being outside working with the land. He is a member of Ithaca Masonic Lodge #123, as well as the VFW, and American Legion. Arlan was also an active member of the Ithaca Church of God. He loved his family, had a good sense of humor and loved to joke, and loved molasses cookies.

Arlan is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gwen; children Cheryle (Dave) LaVean of St. Johns, and Ken (Glenda) Showers of Ithaca; daughter-in-law Dee Showers of Ithaca; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and brother Paul Showers of Ithaca. He is preceded in death by his son Ron, and sister Dorothy Dodd.

Funeral services for Arlan will be held 11am Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Ithaca Church of God. Pastor James Conn will officiate and burial will follow at Chapel Gardens Cemetery in Elwell. Visitation will be held Thursday June 16, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.