WICHITA - Stuart R. Showalter, 43, passed away June 29, 2013, in Wichita. He was born May 31, 1970, in Hutchinson, to Ray L. and Sheri Showalter.

He attended Hutchinson High School, graduating in 1988 and graduated from Hutchinson Community College in 1990. Stuart previously worked at Optima Bus Corp for 15 years, Kalmar Industries in Ottawa for five years, and was presently working at Chance Rides, Wichita as customer service manager. Stuart liked playing racquetball, riding his motorcycle, working with electronics, doing projects around the house, and spending time with his family.

Stuart is survived by his wife, Janie; two children, Nicholas and Kaitlin and their mother, Dawn Gresham; two stepchildren, Tyler and Laci; parents, Ray and Sheri Showalter; brother, Scott and wife Carol; nephew, Zachary; and niece, Allison.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Buddy Aldridge officiating. Private inurnment will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.