Memories of Robert "Bob" Alan Underwood

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Robert "Bob" Alan Underwood

Modesto, CA

1949 - June 4, 2022

1949 - Jun 4, 2022

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Carmel Underwood

2018, Venice, Italy

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Paris, France

Alicia Partnoy

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Carmel Underwood

We'll always have our Paris New Year Celebration! We'll always have our Paris New Year Celebration! We'll always have our Paris New Year Celebration!

Carmel Underwood

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Alicia Partnoy

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Carmel Underwood

2021, Ascoli Piceno, Province of Ascoli Piceno, Italy

Carmel Underwood

Pekin, IL, USA

Carmel Underwood

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Peggie Powers

The Zorro period, I remember it well. The Zorro period, I remember it well. The Zorro period, I remember it well.

Carmel Underwood

Haha! Classic! Haha! Classic! Haha! Classic!

Carmel Underwood

1980, San Francisco, CA, USA

Carmel Underwood

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Carmel Underwood

One of my favorites! One of my favorites! One of my favorites!

Maureen Meuser-Rispoli

Dear Carmel, Daneah and Alexis, I am so sorry for your loss. I have the fondest memories of Bob and you from my first ESL job ever in Orlando. His hiring me sight-unseen over the phone from New England was what paved the way for the family I now call my own and oh so much teaching wisdom. If it hadn’t been for him and you, Carmel, Florida would not have called me there and my story would be so much different. Bob certainly touched countless lives in the deepest of ways. My most heartfelt prayers are with Bob and with you, as you three navigate the days, weeks and all time ahead. Love to you…

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Carmel Underwood

So great to hear from you, Maureen! Heather said she reached out to you. Thank you so much for sharing your... Read more So great to hear from you, Maureen! Heather said she reached out to you. Thank you so much for sharing your memories of our time... Read more So great to hear from you, Maureen! Heather said she... Read more

Carmel Underwood

1989, Alexandria, Egypt

The Leatherettes in 3D Glasses! Classic!

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Carmel Underwood

Bob's sister, Peggie, and brother-in-law, John visited us in many of our overseas homes. This photo typifies... Read more Bob's sister, Peggie, and brother-in-law, John visited us in many of our overseas homes. This photo typifies the pure fun we all... Read more Bob's sister, Peggie, and brother-in-law, John visited... Read more

Peggie Powers

One of my all time favorite pictures....we were young, goofy, and always having a good time. Love to
my... Read more One of my all time favorite pictures....we were young, goofy, and always having a good time. Love to
my other leatherette ladies.... Read more One of my all time favorite pictures....we were young,... Read more

Alicia Partnoy

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Carmel Underwood

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Carmel Underwood

Gracias Carissima! Gracias Carissima! Gracias Carissima!

Patricia Brennecke

A wonderful, wonderful person and treasured friend. An enormous loss to the whole planet.

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Carmel Underwood

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Carmel Underwood

Thank you, Patricia! You too have been a treasured friend to Bob and to me! Thank you, Patricia! You too have been a treasured friend to Bob and to me! Thank you, Patricia! You too have been a treasured ... Read more

Rosemary Henze

Bob was simply a terrific human being. I feel glad that I had the good fortune to meet him and become friends when he and Carmel and I worked at San Francisco state university. My heart goes out to all his family.

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Carmel Underwood

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Carmel Underwood

Thanks dear friend! Those days at SFSU were where it all began! Such great times we shared! Halcyon Days!... Read more Thanks dear friend! Those days at SFSU were where it all began! Such great times we shared! Halcyon Days! Thanks dear friend! Those days at SFSU were where it... Read more

Candace Matthews

Carmel, I am deeply sorry for your loss! The obituary was very touching! Bob was a wonderful person. I always thought you two were the most amazing couple!! I have such precious memories of traveling with you and Bob and your baby daughter in Egypt so many years ago--with our little group of Kuwait University friends.

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Carmel Underwood

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Carmel Underwood

Candace, so wonderful to get this message and memory! I will always remember that trip to Egypt! I know I... Read more Candace, so wonderful to get this message and memory! I will always remember that trip to Egypt! I know I have some photos - you... Read more Candace, so wonderful to get this message and memory!... Read more

Carmel Underwood

Candace, I'd like to contact you. Would you send me your contact information? My email is carmelunderwood@aol.com.... Read more Candace, I'd like to contact you. Would you send me your contact information? My email is carmelunderwood@aol.com. Candace, I'd like to contact you. Would you send me... Read more

Darla Watkins

Carmel, prayers for you and the girls, for strength one day at a time, as your broken hearts heal. Bob lived an amazing life not only excelling in sports, but traveling and teaching world wide. He touched so many with his kind heart, and willingness to educate. In his teaching, he opened eyes to see what the world had to offer. I’m so fortunate and thankful that Bob has been a part of my life. Proud to have him as a cousin and also a true dear friend. Love to you and the girls, Carmel❣️. RIP Bob ☮️🌿🕊🌀

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Carmel Underwood

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Carmel Underwood

Dear Darla - thanks for this wonderful message. And Bob was also thankful he got to spend time with you and... Read more Dear Darla - thanks for this wonderful message. And Bob was also thankful he got to spend time with you and your sis and parents... Read more Dear Darla - thanks for this wonderful message. And... Read more

Kay Segler

Carmel,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I cared so much for Bob. We became so close writing long text back and forth supporting each other in our medical adventures.

He will always be in your heart with so many memories . Please give the girls my condolences. ❤️

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Carmel Underwood

Kay - you and Bob shared a special bond - and he was always grateful as I am, for sharing your experiences!... Read more Kay - you and Bob shared a special bond - and he was always grateful as I am, for sharing your experiences! We're looking forward... Read more Kay - you and Bob shared a special bond - and he was... Read more

Everett Dean

Dearest Carmel,

Bob was not only a relative but my hero. The world has lost one of the finest men I know.

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Carmel Underwood

Oh Everett - you have always been his role model! He loved you very very much! And he was always grateful... Read more Oh Everett - you have always been his role model! He loved you very very much! And he was always grateful for how you kept in ... Read more Oh Everett - you have always been his role model! He... Read more

Randy Brienen

My sincere condolences. I grew up with Bob in Pekin living in the same neighborhood from grade school at Douglas elementary through high school. We were in cub scouts together and walked to school many times. He was a true renaissance man. Even though we lost touch after high school, we reconnected on social media. RIP Bob.

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Carmel Underwood

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Carmel Underwood

Thanks, Randy - I appreciate your Douglas Elementary memories. I'm so glad you reconnected with Bob after... Read more Thanks, Randy - I appreciate your Douglas Elementary memories. I'm so glad you reconnected with Bob after all those years! Thanks, Randy - I appreciate your Douglas Elementary... Read more

Melanee Wyatt

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Melanee Wyatt

I did not know Bob but after reading his obituary it is clear he lived a very full, rich and loving life.... Read more I did not know Bob but after reading his obituary it is clear he lived a very full, rich and loving life. My love to Dear Carmel.... Read more I did not know Bob but after reading his obituary it... Read more

Carmel Underwood

Thanks so much, Melanee - we had an extraordinary life together, and I will be forever thankful we shared... Read more Thanks so much, Melanee - we had an extraordinary life together, and I will be forever thankful we shared more than four decades... Read more Thanks so much, Melanee - we had an extraordinary life... Read more

Dean Paula

I loved Bob and was always in awe of his intelligence and compassion. I send you Carmel, Alexia and Daneah my most loving condolences. The world weeps for the loss of him.

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Carmel Underwood

Oh Paula - if I could count the number of times Bob spoke about you, your dad and all the family. He loved... Read more Oh Paula - if I could count the number of times Bob spoke about you, your dad and all the family. He loved you all so much! And... Read more Oh Paula - if I could count the number of times Bob... Read more

Carmel Underwood

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Carmel Underwood

Bob with his parents, Woody and Pat, and big sister, Peggie in Pekin. Bob with his parents, Woody and Pat, and big sister, Peggie in Pekin. Bob with his parents, Woody and Pat, and big sister,... Read more

Carmel Underwood

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Carmel Underwood

Bob with fellow Herculean buddies, Jim Ash and cousin, Denny Emmons. Bob with fellow Herculean buddies, Jim Ash and cousin, Denny Emmons. Bob with fellow Herculean buddies, Jim Ash and cousin,... Read more