Alice Kay Underfer
January 13, 2018
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Alice Kay Underfer, 75, died January 13, 2018 at Arbor Springs Memory Care due to complications of Alzheimer’s. Alice was born on June 17, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa to Evelyn Roth and Bob Darr and graduated from North High School. She married James Underfer, Sr. and the couple was blessed with three children. Alice attended West Des Moines Christian Church and worked at Ramsey Home in Des Moines, Iowa.
She is survived by her husband, James Underfer, Sr.; children, Kimber Underfer Jorgensen (Steve), James Underfer, Jr. (Paula), and Dr. Alissa Underfer; grandchildren, Nick Jorgensen, Lukas Jorgensen, Emma Underfer Sink and Isabella Underfer; and siblings, Sam Watters (Rosemary), Philanna Grier, Cindy Morris (Jerold), Phil Watters (Marcia) and Russ Darr (Connie). Alice also treasured her cousins, nieces and nephews and loved them very much. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob (Jean) Darr; and her mother, Evelyn Bristoll.
Services will be held at West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy in West Des Moines with visitation Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 5 to 8 pm and the funeral service on Wednesday, January 17 at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to West Des Moines Christian Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Skip Bond
01/19/2018
As all the other North High classmates have said, Liz & I have fond memories of Alice and your Sunday brunch's at reunions. We make regular donations to Altzeimer's thru our federal employees national association. We have several relatives who have suffered this ugly affliction so share your loss & committment to finding a cure.
Best wishes, Skip & Liz Bond
Gerry Archambeau
01/17/2018
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Alice. Have many happy memories of her from years gone by when our kids were going through the WDM school system. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Know Alice is at peace and walking with the Lord and free at last. God bless all of you.
Larry & Betty Martindale
01/17/2018
Dear Jim & Family:
We just learned that your childhood sweetheart Alice passed away. Everyone loved Alice and she was one of prettiest and nicest girls ever to walk the halls of Dear Old North High. Betty has many fond memories of Alice and being on the North High Drill Team. All of those fond memories we will remember forever. Our thoughts and prayers will be you in the days that lie ahead. One thing for sure, Alice is now in heaven and smiling down upon us all.
Marilynn (Grant) Wadden
01/16/2018
Alice was a natural leader. She created and led a 50-girl drill team at North High when no other drill teams even existed in Iowa. Her teachers saw her talent and sponsored the team, which lived on at North for several years after Alice had graduated.
She was also a talented cook at a young age. I remember that when most of us newlyweds were just learning how to cook, Alice once brought fried chicken and a beautiful lemon merengue pie to our potluck. Everything was made from scratch in those days, and it was a big deal. We were all in awe. Some of us joked with her that our husbands wanted her to teach cooking lessons.
God bless you, Jim, and your whole family for taking such excellent care of Alice when she needed you.
Jeff & Kim Peters
01/16/2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Underfer family. We know this is a difficult time for all of you and Alice will be truly missed. Sending lots of love and positive thoughts your way.
marcia
01/15/2018
wish we were there to give you all big hugs. we miss and love you bunches! our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Melton
01/15/2018
You are in our prayers, may God wrap you in His arms and help you with your grief.