David Underwood

David Ray Underwood, 78 passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Blackfoot. David was born in Malad, Idaho on June 30, 1943, and spent most of his school years in Pocatello. After graduating from high school, David served in the National Guard and then became an electronics technician working for the INEL and King Faisal's Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

David married Toni Francis with whom he had a son, Jared, before they divorced. Jared lives with his wife, Casey, in Los Angeles and Atlanta, and is his only survivor.

David was an avid snowmobiler and a mechanic on a stock car racing team at Pocatello Airport Speedway. He was also a competitive team roper in the USTRC. David greatly enjoyed assisting his father, Cluff, who was the range manager for the Pocatello Cattlemen's Association from 1973-1994 in the Caribou National Forest.

A Viewing will be held from 3:30-5:30 PM on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Wilks Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Downey City Cemetery.

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