David Anthony Underwood

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, March 18, 1943
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Age:
78 years old

Visitation

Date: Monday May 24, 2021
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Memorial Service

Date: Monday May 24, 2021
Time: 11:00 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Burial

Location: Oakwood Cemetery

Live Stream

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Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, March 18, 1943
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Age:
78 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, March 18, 1943
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Age:
78 years old

David Anthony Underwood

David “Dave” Underwood, age 78, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, May 16, 2021.

David was born March 18, 1943, in Blooming Prairie at the Goetsch Birthing Home. He attended country school though the 6th grade in Westfield Township and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1961. He earned 8 letters in football, basketball, and baseball, and was also all conference in all three sports in his senior year. He then attended Austin J.C. and played basketball for 2 years.

He enlisted in the US Navy and was assigned to the USS Guam (LPH-9) which was being built in Philadelphia shipyards and was a plank owner (original crew) of the USS Guam. After his naval duty, he worked at IBM for 37 years, plus 5 years of supplemental work.

Hewas united in marriage to Jacqueline “Cookie” Hoven on February 4, 1967 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rochester.

Dave had a special bond with his grandkids, and loved attending their sporting events and extracurricular activities. He loved his family, his country, good friends, and good country music, especially steel guitar. Dave had a great laugh that will be remembered and missed by many.

David is survived by his sons,Brad (Jenny) of St. Paul, MN, Jeff (Kris) of rural Byron, MN, and Jack (LeaAnn) of Racine, MN; grandsons, Brandon (Anna) of Lino Lakes, MN, Bailey, Tyler, and Travis of Byron, MN, and Cole of Racine, MN; great-granddaughters, Sophia and Emma. He is also survived by his special lady, Twyla, who put the sparkle back in his eye after his wife passed away.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie; parents; brothers, Lloyd and Bernard; sister, Roseann; and two stillborn babies.

The family extends a special thank you to the Mayo Clinic for the exceptional care he has received over the years.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN, with Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. before the service. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

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Condolences

The family of David Anthony Underwood has received the following condolences.

My deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends of Dave. He was also new to IBM when I joined the company and we soon met and remained friends ever since. He was always a positive person and ready to smile. Since retirement, we have had many chance meetings and have kept up with each of our lives and always enjoyed the conversations. I offer my best wishes to all who will miss him. 

So sorry for your loss Dave was a very kind gentle man . I’m glad he found Twyla after loosing his wife . I know that they had many good times together it was so cute seeing them together we keep your family in our thoughts and prayers 

Our deepest sympathy are with all of you.  Your Dad was a great guy and will be missed.

Amen ? brother God bless fair winds and following seas till we meet again on board our heavenly Ships 

So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great person. Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this difficult time.

 


Please accept my sympathies as it is with great sadness that I learned of Dave’s passing.  I will always remember Dave’s work ethic, dedication and his humor as we worked together for many years.  Dave brought a special joy to our day-to-day work activities. 


 


Rest in peace Dave you will not be forgotten.


 


Dale Goetsch


 


My deepest sympathy to Kris and the family and friends of David. My prayers are with you during this difficult and sad time. May his memories bring you comfort and knowing that he is in our Fathers home now bring you peace.


Hugs and love,


Jeanne

We were sad to hear of Dave’s passing. He was one of my best H.S. friends. We were teammates in Basketball & football. Dave was an exceptional athlete. Although we lost touch, I have many good memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. 


Sincerely,


Bob & Jane Easton

I can't tell you how much hapiness and joy it Dave (Underwoo!) brought into


life!   


He always had that laugh that would just light up everyone around him.  I enjoyed all


the time we spent together in and out of IBM and was happy to get to know Jack as well.


 


He has a special place in all our hearts and lives and we extend our best wishes to his 


family during this hard time.  

To the Underwood Family:


I wish to offer my condolences at the loss of David, I had the chance of meeting David & Jackie through my parents, but attended classes with Brad.