Darrel Wayne Showens, 78, of Davenport, Iowa passed away suddenly at Genesis Medical Center East Campus in Davenport, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Cremation rites have been accorded, Runge Mortuary will be assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Darrel was born on August 9, 1939 to Peter and Bertha (Peshinski) Showens in Iowa City, Iowa. He spent 48 years with the love of his life, Alice Hansen. Darrel worked as a mechanic for many years, he was a handyman, jack of all trades, and a master of many. He was a great and reputable carpenter. He was kind, very friendly, and always helping others. He was always on the go and moving. He enjoyed doing word searches in his spare time. He loved and cherished his family, especially his kids and grandchildren. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Alice (Hansen) Showens, his brothers, Robert and Larry, both in Davenport, Iowa, his sisters Mary in Phoenix, Arizona and Ella in Davenport, Iowa, his children Darrell Allen in Davenport, Iowa, Dorothy in Davenport, Iowa, John BeGuhn in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rick Bennett in Davenport, Iowa, Darrel Bradley in Ellsworth, Iowa, Donna and Jeffrey both in Davenport, Iowa, seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Donald and Arthur, his sisters Lois, Janet, and Evelyn, his daughter Laurie, and his niece Pam.
