Shirley-Underwood-Obituary

Shirley Underwood

1935 - 2008

Obituary

Shirley was born on July 8, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio. She left this world, surrounded by her family, on March 4, 2008 to reside for eternity in the Kingdom of God. On July 9, 1953 she married the love of her life, Albert Underwood. Together, they began a family and had three children. Helping people in need existed as one of Shirley's greatest joys in life. One of her favorite memories was purchasing Christmas gifts for a needy family and delivering the gifts with her husband who was dressed as Santa Claus. Shirley is preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Kidd. Shirley is survived by her husband, Albert Underwood; children, Gregory Underwood and Laura Hanssen; grandchildren, Sarah Yount, Laura Ann McCammon, Melissa Hanssen, Amie Mathison, Lexis Hanssen and Leslea Hanssen; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Carrillo and Tanis McCammon. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Sunday, March 9, at Sierra Vista Mobile Home Estates at 5:30 p.m. Shirley Underwood July 8, 1935 - Mar. 4, 2008

This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.

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Grandma. Not a day goes by that I do t think about you. Now Adam is up there with you and mom. I talk to my kids about you often and I can’t wait until my time comes to be with you all again. I cry tears of sadness and love every time I think of you. You would be so proud. Tanis graduates this year and is going to college. Michael is being Michael :). I’m sad you never got to meet Nolan because you would love him to pieces. I’m sure Adam has told you all about him. I love you and I miss...

Mom not a day goes by that I don't think about and miss you. You would love your great-grandchildren, especially the boys! You would laugh at Oliver's naughty behavior and Melissa would tell you it is not funny! LOL. Oh, how I wish you were still here to enjoy the kids, you would love them so much. Would you tell God to leave Greg down with me for the next 20 years? Miss you and dad tons!

I wish we had more time with you, Grandma. Grown-up me would love the chance to chat with you. Seventeen years later, your memory lives on. I think of you whenever I hear the word “Nascar,” or when I see tiny Christmas villages (it was so exciting to see these displayed in your home during Christmas!). I know Heaven is treating you well. We’ll chat again someday. ❤

While you no longer walk this earth with us, I still feel your presence and miss you greatly. You come up quite often at the dinner table when I’m talking about my childhood and the fun things we used to do together. From dessert of bananas with milk and sugar, watching America’s Funniest Videos, drawing on printer paper with highlighters and playing Skip-Bo and Uno, I have so many fond and loving memories to share. Thank you for loving me and making me so happy.

How has it been 16 years since you have been gone? I still miss you and really wish you were here to help me get through this rough life. I love you forever and always!

I miss you so much, Shirley. I am sure you are happy to have Al with you now. You two belong together and he missed you so much

Elaine

Grandma, I miss you so much. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. My kids all wish they got to know because I tell them all my memories of you. Love you and until I see you and my mom again. xoxox

I wish you were here today, Grandma, to meet my beautiful babies. I miss you so much and cherish all of the memories we made together. You were an amazing grandma to me and I was so lucky to have had you! Until we meet again, XO.

I wish you could see how the family has grown in recent years, Grandma, but I know you're watching from afar in Heaven with a smile on your face. We love you and miss you. ❤