Pearl Irene Underwood

Funeral Services for Pearl Irene Underwood will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2014 at High Plains Community Church in Gillette, Wyoming, Pastor Gary Maness officiating. Burial to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Gillette Memorial Chapel from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m. Pearl Irene (Johnson) Underwood, age 89, passed away after a brief stay at the Pioneer Manor and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Pearl (Johnson) Underwood was born March 24, 1925 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to Josephine Frances (Gordon) and Jessie Winfield Johnson. In 1927, when Pearl was the age of 2, the family moved from Canada to Garrettsville, Ohio and raised their family there. Pearl married Shelby Gaylord Underwood in 1944 during World War II. Four children were born to this union; twin sons; Porter James and Paul Shelby, daughter; Shelley Ann and son; Robert Bruce. After Shelby's discharge from the U.S. Army the family lived in several western states, including Farmington, New Mexico, where they raised their children. They moved to Gillette, Wyoming in 1968. Pearl was secretary for CCSD for several years, and subbed at Campbell County Public Library. She loved the fellowship with family and friends, reading, oil painting (especially the Tetons), and preparing for family gatherings. Pearl was a devoted follower of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Pearl is survived by her children; Paul (Sue) Underwood of Casper, WY, Porter of Tehachapi, CA, Shelley (Larry) Conklin of Gillette, WY, Robert of Gillette, WY, brother; George W. (Kathy) Bishop of Ravenna, OH, along with seven grandchildren; Ryan (Christa) Conklin and their children; Tyler and Brooke of Gillette, WY, Josh (Molly) Conklin and their son; Clark of Miami, FL, Wendy (Darren) Underwood-Tobolt of St. Paul, MN, Justin Underwood and his children; twins, Preston and Reese of Parker, CO, Sarah Allnut and her children; Trip and Caleb of Owenton, KY, Amy Underwood of Lawrenceberg, IN, and Christine (Jake) Stansfield of Seattle, WA. Pearl is preceded in death by her husband; Shelby in 1987, both parents, and brothers; Donald Gordon, Merrill William and Burt Junior. The family asks in lieu of flowers memorials and donations be made in Pearl's name to High Plains Community Church. Memorials and condolences can also be sent in Pearl's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716