“Death is not the end. It’s putting out the candle because morning has come.”
On September 15, 2021, morning came for Jennie Lorraine Gale Underwood when she rejoined her Eternal Sweetheart. She left behind two daughters and four sons: Judy (Richard) Brunson and Scott Underwood of Salem, Dee Ann (Bruce) Johnson and Terry Underwood of Spanish Fork, Andrew (Cristal) Underwood of Girard, Pennsylvania; and Jason (Stacy) Underwood of Payson; 23 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Nicki Gale (brother-in-law, Darrel McPherson) of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Deanna (Jim) Wilson of Eagle Mountain, Utah; and many nieces and nephews.
Lorraine was born March 30, 1935, to Byron E. and Edna Hill Gale in Payson, Utah. She married Don T. Underwood in Payson, Utah, July 18, 1952. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Utah Temple, September 21, 1956. Mom loved being a homemaker, wife and mother. Mom and Dad built a loving home for their family. She was happiest at family gatherings, birthday and holiday parties. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her dearest treasures.
Lorraine loved to sing, she was part of the Singing Mothers, ward choirs and the Spanish Fork Senior Center Choir. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Salem Camp. Some of her interests were: wood burning landscapes, keeping journals, and creating photo-journals for her children. She was also well known for her sweet creations for family and friends. Her banana cream pies were the best.
Lorraine organized the “Family of the year” for Salem City in 1983. She was the Chairperson over that event for 10 years. As a couple, she and Don were responsible for the Salem Days Family Fireside, while he (Don) served two terms on the Salem City Council.
Lorraine and Don served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They served a two-year stake mission, five years in the Provo Temple Baptistry, together; and were called to a two-year service mission in the Employment/Resource Center. After Don’s passing in 2004, one of her greatest joys was continuing to serve in the Provo and Payson Temples.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Edna H. Gale; her husband, Don Underwood; brothers Merrill Byron Gale and Don Leroy Gale; sister, Ruth McPherson; and grandsons, Terry Don Underwood Jr. and Benjamin Lyn Johnson.
Funeral services will be held on Monday September 20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Salem 9th Ward LDS Chapel, 60 South Main Salem Utah 84653.
There will be a viewing on Sunday, September 19, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the ward chapel; with another viewing on Monday morning, also at the church, from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to the funeral services.
For those who are not able to attend the services in person, the family will be broadcasting the funeral service through Zoom. Please see the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/95546575258?pwd=NnFvWTRNZ3NXaWlhdjFMOFNOdVZBZz09
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Evelynne houghton says
September 17, 2021 at 10:41 pmI was able to serve with her in payson temple recorders office.. she was a special friend to me.. she and I kept in touch after she left the temple. I’ll miss calling her to hear her happy voice and see how she is doing.. she was an angel … so sad to hear she has left us.
Karen Davis says
September 18, 2021 at 4:39 pmLorraine was a special cousin. We will all miss her because she was so good to keep in touch with all of us. We knew she loved us. Thank you for making it possible to view the funeral. I have just had complete shouder replacement surgery so I won’t be able to come to the funeral. My mother, Ruth Hill Weight, was her aunt and I know my mother loved her too and the many times she called and kept in touch.
Cat says
September 18, 2021 at 5:19 pmI never had the pleasure of meeting this lovely woman in person but she was instrumental in the lives of many lifelong friends. If their characters and personalities are any reflection of hers then she did a fine job! Not to mention how much they all adore her. Rest easy friend.
Merrill Weight says
September 18, 2021 at 4:43 pmLorraine’s phone calls always lifted my spirits and brightened my day. I could always count on a call at Christmas time as well as other times throughout the year. You could feel her affection right over the phone line. Due to my caretaker duties for my wife, I will not be able to attend the services. I am appreciative that I will be able to watch them on line. We express our love for Lorraine and her family.
Mary Beth Tolman says
September 20, 2021 at 4:08 amSo sorry to hear about Lorraine’s passing. The last time I saw her was atJackie Ingo’s funeral. So fun to see her video, and hear her voice.
I am sick or would be with you tomorrow. She lived a good life.
Terry Provstgaard says
September 21, 2021 at 3:36 pmDear Family of Lorraine,
I wish to express my condolence for the loss of your mother. While Doug was a live we would enjoy visiting with her when we came to Utah. Take comfort that she is reunited with her loved ones in heaven.
Sincerely, Terry Provstgaard
Derk and karen Palfreyman says
October 6, 2021 at 3:53 amWe loved Lorraine. She was never shy about her love of Country and the Gospel. She was one of my favorite people when we lived in Salem. Lorraine will be missed by all whom she knew, because everyone loved her.
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