Lilia D. Underwood, 70, returned to a loving Heavenly Father, on Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was surrounded by her family who were a constant source of support as she courageously battled cancer.
Lil enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Winkelman, Arizona with her parents Genaro and Vera Dorame and her two sisters. She graduated from Hayden High in 1967 where she excelled in academics and enjoyed memories of cheering for her school. She later attended the University of Arizona and gained many lifelong friendships.
Lil was blessed to raise four wonderful children and had a successful career in real estate. In more recent years she and her husband, Gary, enjoyed traveling and spending summers at their home in Pinetop where they valued being outdoors, time on the golf course, and the good company of friends.
A loving wife, mother, and nana, she is remembered for her kind heart, delicious cooking, and beautiful smile. Her greatest legacy is her family.
Lil is survived by many family members including her devoted husband, Gary; Children: Reed Bingham, Michelle (Dusty) Pinckard, Maggie (Cobey) Pile, Leslie (Matt) Turley, Jill (Steve) Ford, Josh (Shelby) Underwood; Sisters: Olivia (Richard) Goodridge, Christine (Robert) Barriga; Her father, Genaro Dorame, who peacefully joined her and God just hours after Lil’s passing, and her mother, Vera Dorame; many members of her extended family, and her much adored 17 grandchildren.
A memorial service will held outside on the lawn at Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Mesa, Arizona on March 27, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Donations can be made in Lil’s memory to Hospice of the Valley, hov.org or to The American Cancer Society, donate3.cancer.org
We will miss our Lil so very much. I will forever remember her serving us moscow mules when we approached the greens on hole #14. Every time my grandson would come visit us, Lil would make home made cookies and bring them over for our little NoNo. She was a wonderful cook, she shared some of her great recipes with me. I will miss golfing with my friend and miss going out to garage sales with her. I will, though, forever remember her loving heart and beautiful smile. God bless you my dear friend. One day we will once again all be together.
our prayers and love go to the family. We are so sorry for your lost. knowing that god has added a new angel is our comfort.
Lilia you will be missed. May you now rest with no pain and worries. Lots of prayers and hugs to all the family.
Dear Mrs. Dorame, Chris, Bob Barriga, and Family
We are saddened for your loss of your daughter/ sister Lillia and husband/father Genaro. May the laughter and love you shared with them continue to lighten your hearts with joy both spiritually and prayerfully. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers.
Much Aloha
Our prayers go out to Gary and the family. We are so saddened by this news. We met Lil in Pinetop right after she moved in across the street from us. She was a gentle soul and we have been blessed getting to know Gary and Lil. May God comfort and strengthen all of you. Take comfort in knowing a better day awaits when loved ones will be reunited.