In Loving Memory of
Maureen Margaret Underwood
October 11, 1936 – January 3, 2019
Maureen Immigrated to the United States from the United Kingdom in 1958 with her husband and their 2-year-old daughter (Lynne), the family continued to grow as they added two sons (Craig and Derek).
Maureen was married to the love of her life Jack Arthur. For 63 years they were attached at the hip, traveling through this life side by side, hand in hand. They shared a very close and loving relationship, a lesson of love that was admired by all their family and friends.
They shared a beautiful life here in San Diego and had many wonderful times with their family and friends. Maureen worked for the San Diego School District for many years and loved being with the children each day.
After a battle with lung disease Maureen voiced that she was ready to go to her maker. She passed over on January 3, 2019 at 12:35 am, she was surrounded by her family who held her, kissed her, talked to her and sang Beatles songs to her as she crossed over, as she wished “to go out with a song”.
She is survived by her husband Jack; 3 children, Lynne, Craig and Derek; seven grandchildren, Trevor, Sarah, Spencer, Chrissy, Amy, Stewart and Liam; and seven great- grandchildren, Tanner, Calli, Cody, Zachary, Harrison, Charlotte, and Elliette.
She was loved as much as anyone could be loved, and she will be missed every day by those who loved her.
Till we are together again, Wife, Mom, Nana, Great- Nana, and Friend. We will keep you close within our hearts and we will remember your smile and your never- ending love for ever.
Tributes
Leave a tributeSince I am certain you are watching us from up above, you know how much I miss you and wish you were here with us, not just to celebrate your Birthday; but, to chit chat, and talk to you when I was driving long distances, and laugh, and gossip and talk shit about the world.
The kids and I talk a lot about you and Derek and we hope they 2 of you found each other up in heaven and are watching us here growing older, moving on with life and dealing with this COVID-19. You are really missing a lot of the fun (LOL, yah right!!). You know how I always wanted to go to a masquerade? well, not anymore, now I go to one everyday :-)
Anyhow, I am writing this more to comfort myself, more than anything else. As I said, I know you're watching from heaven and truly know what is going on here. Happy Birthday Nana... Love you
I'm so sad to say we lost Derek,at least you're together now. I'm so sorry I feel like I failed to watch over him, I felt helpless and I didn't know what to do, he's my younger brother and I should've done more, god I'm so sorry.
I felt he needed me to just be a friend, a friend without judgment, to laugh and play with. To give him time and a place to forget about life where he could just be Derek and I could just be his brother. I hope I did right.
God I miss you both so much, I keep waiting for a sign. I wish I could hug you both again.
It hurts so much and I don't know how to carry on Mom.
But I will
I love you and Derek so much,
Love your son,
Craig
The first year without you was not easy, we missed you so very much, I thought of you often, and I had a lot of out loud conversations with you (one way conversations of course), and I know you already know all of this because you have been watching us. But that is not what I came to say to you today, I came to thank you for taking Derek with you and to thank you for waiting for his children to say their goodbyes to him. He needed you very much and I am happy knowing that he is not alone, and that he is now by your side.
I love you very much
Love,
Irene & Richard
They have run their race and have graduated into heaven. We love you Maureen, thanks for loving us ALL so much.
You were THE sweetest person I ever had the chance to call mom. I’m sorry I didn’t get the chance to see you as much after moving away, but you and Jack were always on my mind. You kind generosity and caring spirit will be with me as long as I’m on this side.
Much love to all the Underwood family
Meeting you and your family has been one of the best things that have happened to me. You took me under your wing and treated me like a daughter; and I feel you loved me as such, and for this I will be forever grateful to you. I love you too just as much.
You are a great example of LOVE: no matter how badly any of us behaved, you always loved us, you were able to see the good in us. It did not matter how many additions were made to the family, you had a fountain of never-ending love. PATIENCE: no matter how many times we asked the same question, you always answered it again and again. HUMOR: no matter how dumb/silly the idea was, you were always willing to go with it, no questions asked. SECURITY: we all turned to you at one point or another to feel the comfort of your presence, your hugs and your kisses, at least I know I have. For all of this and more, I miss you very much.
The only comfort I get from your departure, is that now I feel in my heart and soul, you have become a part of the "Guardian Angels Team" that protects this family so much with fierce love... GO TEAM!!!
Until we meet again... In the meantime, and while you are watching over us, please have a heavenly cup of tea :-)
I love you
Eva
Sn: Libras are the sweetest
So many great memories of this great lady. Will always miss you. Love you Paul and Angie
And if they should see my tears, Or I see their tears I know its the joy of having a memory of you forever.
I carry on without you because it's what you would've wanted, your strength and goodness lives on in all of those you touched. Singing Beatle's love songs to you that night was so peaceful, and watching you rest you looked so beautiful, GOD I would give anything right now to go back to that night and tell you that I LOVE YOU!! A thousand times. It's true that the love you make is equal to the love you take. I will see you in the next life.
I LOVE YOU MOM,
FOREVER YOUR SON, CRAIG ❤❤
Lori
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Happy birthday Mom.
- Happy Birthday Mom, we celebrated with A potluck British meal, of bangers and mash, and scotch eggs, and pie and tea. We had flowers, and sang happy birthday.We miss you every day, I wish I could hug you again, I wish I could talk to you again. But I will always love you.
your daughter
Moey, Mom, Nana,
In Loving Memory of Maureen Margaret Underwood October 11, 1936 – January 3, 2019 Maureen Immigrated to the United States from the United Kingdom in 1958 with her husband and their 2-year-old daughter (Lynne), the family continued to grow as they added two sons (Craig and Derek). Maureen was married to the love of her life Jack Arthur. For 63 years they were attached at the hip, traveling through this life side by side, hand in hand. They shared a very close and loving relationship, a lesson of love that was admired by all their family and friends. They shared a beautiful life here in San Diego and had many wonderful times with their family and friends. Maureen worked for the San Diego School District for many years and loved being with the children each day. After a battle with lung disease Maureen voiced that she was ready to go to her maker. She passed over on January 3, 2019 at 12:35 am, she was surrounded by her family who held her, kissed her, talked to her and sang Beatles songs to her as she crossed over, as she wished “to go out with a song”. She is survived by her husband Jack; 3 children, Lynne, Craig and Derek; seven grandchildren, Trevor, Sarah, Spencer, Chrissy, Amy, Stewart and Liam; and seven great- grandchildren, Tanner, Calli, Cody, Zachary, Harrison, Charlotte, and Elliette. She was loved as much as anyone could be loved, and she will be missed every day by those who loved her. Till we are together again, Wife, Mom, Nana, Great- Nana, and Friend. We will keep you close within our hearts and we will remember your smile and your never- ending love for ever.