Donald Underwood
July 13, 2010
Donald B. Underwood of Ankeny was born on December 13, 1933 in Spencer, IA to Victor and Lyona Underwood, raised by his aunt Hazel Underwood. He died Sunday, July 18, 2010 after a short battle with cancer.
He graduated from Spencer High School in 1953 and was drafted for the United States Army in the fall of 1953, serving in Korea and Guam until his honorable discharge in 1955. On November 10, 1957 he married Elinor Dwight. He worked for the Des Moines Register for 20 years and retired in 1997 from Drake University as the Athletic Equipment Manager after 21 years of service.
Donald was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Bulldog Club. He took many vacations and wintered in Texas.
Don is survived by his wife, Elinor; children, Mark (Peggy) Underwood of Des Moines, Kim (Mike) Larson of Granger, Randy (Laura) Underwood of Racine, WI; grandchildren, Kristen, Kelly, Kevin, Emilie, Summer, Jackson and Chase; four great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and two brothers, William and Richard.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 SE Sharon Drive, Ankeny, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Iowa Health Hospice Taylor House in loving memory of Don.
On-line condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Craig & Becky Rider
07/23/2010
i am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Kenn
07/21/2010
Randy - My sympathies to you and your family, may good memories bring solitude. Peace be with you - SMK
Candace Walters
07/21/2010
Randy,
I wish you and all your family peace during this difficult time.
~ Candace
Father Martin Chevalier
07/20/2010
Elinor,
On behalf of my mother, Monica, and my brothers and sisters, we offer you our condolences at your loss in Don's death and passing into eternity. I know that Don and my Dad became good friends through working together at Drake, and both of my parents thought alot of the two of you. May God's comfort be with you and your family now and in the days to come, and may Don rest in peace!
Jim Markert
07/20/2010
I'm glad I had a chance to get to know Don outside of his functions as equipment manager when I played for the Bulldogs. Don was a great guy and had sincere interest in the success of the players as people and the team.
My condolences to Randy and the rest of the family. I've got great memories of your dad and admired his hard-work, friendliness and caring. Don will rest in peace.
Jay ,Juile Hastings and Family
07/20/2010
In your time of need, we hope you know we will always be there for you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
You have our deepest sympathy. Please let us help with anything you need.
With Love,
Jay and Julie and kids
Julie Flickinger
07/20/2010
My prayers are with all of you. Elinor, you and Don were my parents best friends and I know they are all celebrating together now.