Steven Wayne Underwood
December 19, 1949 - March 11, 2017
Steven Wayne Underwood, 67, went to be with his Lord and
Saviour Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
in Riverside, CA.
Steve was born on December 19, 1949 in Seymour, IN to Charles and Barbara
Underwood. The family moved to Westminster, CA and later to Westwood, CA where
Steve graduated from Westwood High School in 1968.
In 1969 Steve enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed at
Lockbourne AFB, Ohio and Osan AFB, South Korea. He received several medals
including Good Conduct, National Defense, Armed Forces Expeditionary Forces,
Korea Defense Services, Expert Marksman, Cold War Victory, Air Force Service,
Outstanding Unit Citation, and Presidential Unit Citation. Steve proudly served
his country for 4 years and received an honorable discharge with the rank of
Sergeant E4.
In 1977 Steve married his loving wife, Phyllis Miesen. They were blessed with
39 years together.
Steve worked for Amtrak and retired after 32 years of service. He enjoyed
spending time with his beloved friend George, an African gray parrot, fishing,
working on his model train set, going to the shooting range with his buddy Mike
Lee and watching his brother Dale race Sprint cars at Perris Raceway. He also
enjoyed spending time with friends and family whenever he could.
Steve is survived by his wife, Phyllis Underwood of Riverside, CA; daughter and
son-in-law, Dorothy and DJ Miller of Ingram, TX; four brothers and
sister-in-laws, Randy and Sherry Underwood of Riverside, CA; Jim and Kathy
Underwood of Banning, CA; Dale and Tina Underwood of Wildomar, CA; Philip and
Melodee Underwood of Apple Valley, CA; sister Deborah (Underwood) Cunningham of
Corona, CA; three grandchildren, Daniel Miller of Kerrville, TX; Deanne Miller
of Ingram, TX; Darrin Miller and wife Courtney of Kerrville, TX; nine
great-grandchildren, seven nieces, two nephews, and other relatives.
Memorial services will be held Friday, March 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at
the Riverside National Cemetery.
