In loving memory of

Josh Underwood
December 8, 1976 - July 13, 2007

 

Visitation

After 3:00 PM

Monday, July 16, 2007

Ohde Funeral Home

Manilla, Iowa

 

 

Mass Of Christian Burial

Tuesday, July 17, 2007, 10:30 AM

Sacred Heart Church, Manilla, Iowa

 

 

Celebrants

Reverend Andrew Hoffman, Sacred Heart Church, Manning

Reverend Mike Berner

Deacon Pat Davitt

 

 

Lector

Geoff Rasmussen

Mass Servers

Jordan Kenkel & Kiley Holdsworth

 

 

Music

On Eagles Wings?     One Bread, One Body?
Be Not Afraid?

Sacred Heart Adult Choir

Marilyn Backhaus, Organist

Every Breath You Take?

Recording

 

 

Interment

Mt Olivet Cemetery, Manilla, Iowa

 

 

Casket Bearers

Eric Argotsinger     Donald Cote
     Andy Cote          Dave Inman
     Coby Inman     Aaron Schmadeke

 

 

   Joshua Michael, son of Rick and Mary (Bauer) Underwood, was born December 8, 1976, in Nrnberg, Germany. In 1978, the family moved back to the United States and made their home in Denison where Josh attended St. Rose of Lima Grade School. He then attended Denison High School where he played soccer and graduated with the Class of 1995. Josh earned a degree in Environmental Studies in 1997 from Iowa Lakes Community College and a degree in Water and Wastewater in 1998 from Kirkwood Community College.

   On April 21, 2006, Josh was united in marriage with Elizabeth (Liz) Schwery at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. The couple lived in Harlan where Josh worked as a water operator for Harlan Municipal Utilities.

  Josh was an active member of the WRAC archery club. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his children and family, hunting, fishing, and playing pool.

   On Thursday, July 12, 2007, Josh suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed while working repairing a water main during the late night hours.  He was taken to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa where he died on July, 13, 2007 at the age of 30 years, 7 months and 5 days.

   Preceding him in death are his sister Billie Brink in 2004; 2 great grandmothers Marie Drees, who lived with them when Josh was growing up, and Bertha Bauer; and grandfather Paul Underwood.

   Josh is survived by his wife Liz and two children Hunter and Aschtian Underwood of Harlan; parents Rick and Mary Underwood of Denison; grandparents Joan and Don Bauer of Manilla; grandmother Miriam Underwood of Sioux City; mother- and father- in-law Leo and Jan Schwery of Earling; two brothers-in-law Jordan and Joe Schwery of Earling; sister-in-law Katie Schwery of Earling; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

 

  

Tributes

Michael McDonald wrote on Jul 21, 2007:

"Josh loved his family. He also loved hunting & fishing. He will be missed by his family & friends. We all wished he wouldn't of left us."

Aaron Vaughn wrote on Jul 20, 2007:

"My family and I are so sorry for your loss. God bless you all."

Janice Caianiello wrote on Jul 18, 2007:

"I am truly sorry for your terrible loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to everyone in your family and to all that knew and loved him."

s w wrote on Jul 18, 2007:

"My God be with you"

Kari (Pfannkuch) Nuzback wrote on Jul 18, 2007:

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Erin and Richard Whitfield wrote on Jul 18, 2007:

"I am so sorry uncle Rich and Aunt Mary."

Sandy Alexander wrote on Jul 18, 2007:

"I am a friend of Ann's. Her friends share in the loss of your husband/son/grandson because of our love and respect for her. Please know that we will be praying for your family as you recover from this loss. May the Lord be with you to comfort and strengthen you in the weeks ahead."

Mark, Rita, Hannah, Haley, Hank wrote on Jul 17, 2007:

"Peace be with you Josh!"

Deb Fink wrote on Jul 16, 2007:

"Josh was a great father. He loved his children, Hunter and Aschtian more than himself. I will always remember Josh's wonderful smile. God's Blessings to Hunter, Aschtian, Liz, Mary and Rick ....my sincere sympathy Deb Fink"

Jim and Joyce (Masching) Ferneding wrote on Jul 16, 2007:

"Our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Joyce Ferneding"

Lynne Jacobsen Hutcheson wrote on Jul 16, 2007:

"Mary & Rick, Joan & Don, it was with great sorrow that I heard the news about Josh. You are all in my prayers."

Inman wrote on Jul 16, 2007:

"Liz and kids- You are in our prayers and we will miss Josh and his smiling face! If there is anything you need just call! Love Inman's"

Wendy Jorgensen wrote on Jul 16, 2007:

"Liz & Family-I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers."

Shannan Boyer wrote on Jul 15, 2007:

"Josh was an amazing friend and brother. My heart and love goes out to his family."

Lowell & Doris Neumann wrote on Jul 15, 2007:

"Liz, Rick, Mary and family, Our heartfelt sympathy to you at this time. Even though we feel as loss as well, we have no idea what you must be going through at this time. We are here for you. We know that Josh had a group of greeters when he arrived in heaven. Especially along with Billie were Harvey and Leora. He will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless you!"