Michael Steve Underwood

May 27, 1949-July 20, 2026

On July 20, 2026 Michael Steve Underwood passed peacefully at his home in Gold River,

California. Steve was 77 years old and was married to his wife Belva for 48 years.

Born in Sheffield Alabama, on May 27, 1949, and known as “Steve” since grade school,

He is the son of John O. Underwood Jr. and Mary B. Underwood.

Steve earned a Bachelor’s Degree in management at Southwestern State College in

Weatherford Oklahoma and was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.

Steve began his career in business as an assistant manager at the Lloyd Noble Center in

Norman Oklahoma, before becoming an assistant director at the Myriad Convention

Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. From there he managed the Convention Center in

Sacramento, Anaheim Convention Center and Stadium, and Assistant Director of the

Orlando Civic Center. He then joined GES in Los Angeles California, a Global exhibition

and trade show management company, where he produced and managed global trade

shows and expositions. Then, Steve opened a new office for GES in Sacramento, where

he remained until retirement twenty years later.

Steve married Belva Neilson, a professional figure skater on September 2, 1977, in

Napa, California. Belva was the love of his life.

Steve was highly respected due to his integrity in his business. His work was extended to

serving the community.

Steve also served his country in the Air National Guard