Obituary of Caroline Louise Underwood

CAROLINE L. UNDERWOOD Caroline L. Underwood, age 81, passed away January 26, 2009 in Vancouver, WA. She was born November 4, 1927 in Atchison, KS to William and Anna Vollmer. She was well loved by her family and friends. Carolyn was an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas for over 60 years and was a part of the Mad Hatters at the John Paul II Center. She attended Senior Singles at St. Thomas and worked at the yearly Harvest Dinner at St. Thomas where she would faithfully slice up the turkey and did that for years. Mom volunteered and helped out many people in the Camas/Washougal area over the many years she lived in Camas. She touched so many people's lives with her kindness, willingness to help, and special personality. Phillip, Carol, Paula, Jenna and Jerica were richly blessed with a very special mom and grandma. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Paul Underwood in 1983. Survivors include her son, Phillip Underwood, daughter, Paula Ensley and granddaughters, Jenna and Jerica Summers. A vigil service will be held Thursday, January 29 at 6pm at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Camas. A funeral mass will be Friday January 30 at 12pm at St. Thomas. Burial will follow at the Camas Cemetery. Straubâ??s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations can be given to the John Paul II Center For Life @ 534 NE Everett, Camas, WA 98607. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.