Les Underwood

Les Underwood 59, of Channing passed away from a massive heart attack on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Dickinson County Hospital. Les was born on July 20, 1954 in Lapeer, Michigan, son of the late Laverne and Mable (Gibbs) Underwood. He was a graduate of Alanson High School in 1973. Les married Jana VanHoven on July 2, 1977 in Brutus, MI, they have lived in the Iron Mountain area since 1981. He loved to work and began working early in his life, learning to operate heavy equipment for his father's excavating company. Les owned and operated Underwood Excavating for many years. He spent part of the last year working as an operator in North Dakota for Mikkelsen Bros. Construction. Les loved to play pool and over the years has been active in several local pool leagues. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially salmon fishing on his boat in Lake Michigan. He was a loyal fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers. More than anything, Les loved to spend time with his family. He was incredibly proud of his three children and he did everything he could to support them. His wife Jana was the love of his life, and together they shared in countless memories. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father in law, Mary and Leonard VanHoven. Les is survived by his wife Jana; children, Adam Underwood of Redondo Beach, CA, Haley Underwood of Chicago, Il and Zak Underwood of Walled Lake, MI. He also is survived by his brother and sister in-laws; Jay and Nancy VanHoven, Jill and Sanford Washburn, and Jane and Bill Butsic. Along with several nieces and nephews. The visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2013 from 10:30 am to 12 noon at Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain. Memorial service will follow at 12 noon at the church. Rev. Paul Mallory will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to: Moving Mountains Adaptive Program, 1004 N. Evergreen Dr. Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Condolences to the family of Les Underwood may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Les Underwood

July 20, 1954 - December 1, 2013