Reat
Reat Lloyd Underwood
d. April 13, 2014
Reat Griffin Lloyd Underwood (Losen) was born on May 21, 1999 in Norman, OK to parents Mindy Corporon and Gary Underwood. For the first ten months of his life, he was his grandfather's first priority. Reat was a precocious toddler who could recite Eric Carle books at the age of two. Even then, he loved to sing and dance.
Reat moved with Mindy to Overland Park, Kansas in 2000. As an infant he met Len Losen, who would become his father figure, mentor, and biggest fan. Reat was ring bearer for his Uncle Tony's wedding and his Mom, Mindy's marriage to Len in 2001.
Reat's love of theater came naturally to him. When he would stay with his grandparents, Popeye and YeaYea, he attended many theatrical rehearsals and productions. With that training, Reat began his theatre career at age four in Camelot Academy as the Baby Elephant Bird in a production of "Seussical the Musical". He had many more adventures in "Annie", "Peter Pan", "Willy Wonka", "Damn Yankees" "Suessical the Musical"(as JoJo) and, as a freshman in "Guys and Dolls". Although Reat played baseball, basketball and football, he loved to SING! Reat was proud and prepared to begin his summer as a member of Starlight Stars and had been chosen for the cast of "Tom Sawyer" playing in July 2014.
Reat's love of the outdoors and Scouting did not come easy, but grew exponentially. Reat also loved spending time with his grandfather (William L. Corporon "Popeye") in the great outdoors. As a baby, and toddler Reat and Popeye took long walks on Popeye's farm learning about nature. As a teenager, Reat and Popeye went hunting together, enjoying each other's company in the presence of God's creations.
Carrying on the traditions of his grandfather and uncles, Reat was a Cub Scout with Pack 3097 at Blue Valley Middle School and then a Boy Scout with Troop 37 (Red Tailed Hawk District) where he reached Life Scout. Although, during his first camping trip rained buckets and his tent had a hole in it, his tenacity prevailed and scouting and the outdoors became one of his greatest joys. He was preparing for his Eagle Boards with Troop 92 (Trail Head District) to be held in May 2014.
Ever willing to volunteer, Reat dedicated his life to Christ as a camper at Kanakuk the summer of 2011, and offered his time as a KIDS-COR volunteer (United Methodist Church of the Resurrection), especially in the baby toddler room. And, as a freshman at Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Reat was always ready to greet friends and teachers with a quick and sincere smile or, more often, a hug.
Reat and Popeye left for Heaven together on April 13, 2014. Reat is survived by his parents, Mindy Corporon and Len Losen, Jr.; his brother, Lukas Losen; and Gary Underwood. He is also survived by his Grandmother, Melinda A. Corporon (aka "Yea Yea"); Grandparents Leonard and Katherine Losen. Reat was preceded in passing by his Grandmother, Freeda Edwards. He is also survived by his Uncles, Will (Heather) Corporon, Tony (Dana) Corporon and Ken (Barbara) Losen; very special cousins, Travis, Hayden, Alli, Brandon, Hanna, Zsa Zsa, Sam, Maggie, Andrew, Katy and Olivia, and many more loving relatives.
A Celebration of Reat's Life will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, April 18, 2014 at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, Kansas 66224. A gathering for family and friends will take place immediately following the service, also at the church. Please visit www.johnsoncountychapel.com for an extended biography of Reat and to leave fond memories and condolences for his family.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to:
Blue Valley Educational Foundation
Contact: Anne Blessing
Address: 15020 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas 66223
Phone: 913-239-4622
Checks Payable To: BVEF with a memo identifying "The Corporon Memorial" or donations can be made online at www.BVEF.org
Link: www.BVEF.org
Church of the Resurrection Kids COR
Contact: Lori Trupp
Address: 13720 Roe Ave, Leawood, Kansas 66224
Phone: 913-544-0725
Checks Payable To: COR with a memo identifying "Kids COR for The Corporon Memorial"- donations can only be made via check
Website : www.cor.org
Operation Breakthrough
Contact: Lee Duckett
Address: 3039 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Phone: 816-756-3511
Checks Payable To: Operation Breakthrough with a memo identifying "The Corporon Memorial" or online at https://www.operationbreakthrough.org/help_donate.php selecting the "In Memory Of" tab and identify "The Corporon Memorial"
Website: www.Operationbreakthrough.org
Boy Scouts of America- Heart of America Council
Contact: Tammy Butterfield
Address: Heart of America Council, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131
Phone: 816-942-9333
Checks Payable To: Operation Breakthrough with a memo identifying "The Corporon Memorial" – donations can only be made via check to ensure they go the The Corporon Memorial
Website: www.HOAC-BSA.org
Reat moved with Mindy to Overland Park, Kansas in 2000. As an infant he met Len Losen, who would become his father figure, mentor, and biggest fan. Reat was ring bearer for his Uncle Tony's wedding and his Mom, Mindy's marriage to Len in 2001.
Reat's love of theater came naturally to him. When he would stay with his grandparents, Popeye and YeaYea, he attended many theatrical rehearsals and productions. With that training, Reat began his theatre career at age four in Camelot Academy as the Baby Elephant Bird in a production of "Seussical the Musical". He had many more adventures in "Annie", "Peter Pan", "Willy Wonka", "Damn Yankees" "Suessical the Musical"(as JoJo) and, as a freshman in "Guys and Dolls". Although Reat played baseball, basketball and football, he loved to SING! Reat was proud and prepared to begin his summer as a member of Starlight Stars and had been chosen for the cast of "Tom Sawyer" playing in July 2014.
Reat's love of the outdoors and Scouting did not come easy, but grew exponentially. Reat also loved spending time with his grandfather (William L. Corporon "Popeye") in the great outdoors. As a baby, and toddler Reat and Popeye took long walks on Popeye's farm learning about nature. As a teenager, Reat and Popeye went hunting together, enjoying each other's company in the presence of God's creations.
Carrying on the traditions of his grandfather and uncles, Reat was a Cub Scout with Pack 3097 at Blue Valley Middle School and then a Boy Scout with Troop 37 (Red Tailed Hawk District) where he reached Life Scout. Although, during his first camping trip rained buckets and his tent had a hole in it, his tenacity prevailed and scouting and the outdoors became one of his greatest joys. He was preparing for his Eagle Boards with Troop 92 (Trail Head District) to be held in May 2014.
Ever willing to volunteer, Reat dedicated his life to Christ as a camper at Kanakuk the summer of 2011, and offered his time as a KIDS-COR volunteer (United Methodist Church of the Resurrection), especially in the baby toddler room. And, as a freshman at Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Reat was always ready to greet friends and teachers with a quick and sincere smile or, more often, a hug.
Reat and Popeye left for Heaven together on April 13, 2014. Reat is survived by his parents, Mindy Corporon and Len Losen, Jr.; his brother, Lukas Losen; and Gary Underwood. He is also survived by his Grandmother, Melinda A. Corporon (aka "Yea Yea"); Grandparents Leonard and Katherine Losen. Reat was preceded in passing by his Grandmother, Freeda Edwards. He is also survived by his Uncles, Will (Heather) Corporon, Tony (Dana) Corporon and Ken (Barbara) Losen; very special cousins, Travis, Hayden, Alli, Brandon, Hanna, Zsa Zsa, Sam, Maggie, Andrew, Katy and Olivia, and many more loving relatives.
A Celebration of Reat's Life will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, April 18, 2014 at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, Kansas 66224. A gathering for family and friends will take place immediately following the service, also at the church. Please visit www.johnsoncountychapel.com for an extended biography of Reat and to leave fond memories and condolences for his family.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to:
Blue Valley Educational Foundation
Contact: Anne Blessing
Address: 15020 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas 66223
Phone: 913-239-4622
Checks Payable To: BVEF with a memo identifying "The Corporon Memorial" or donations can be made online at www.BVEF.org
Link: www.BVEF.org
Church of the Resurrection Kids COR
Contact: Lori Trupp
Address: 13720 Roe Ave, Leawood, Kansas 66224
Phone: 913-544-0725
Checks Payable To: COR with a memo identifying "Kids COR for The Corporon Memorial"- donations can only be made via check
Website : www.cor.org
Operation Breakthrough
Contact: Lee Duckett
Address: 3039 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Phone: 816-756-3511
Checks Payable To: Operation Breakthrough with a memo identifying "The Corporon Memorial" or online at https://www.operationbreakthrough.org/help_donate.php selecting the "In Memory Of" tab and identify "The Corporon Memorial"
Website: www.Operationbreakthrough.org
Boy Scouts of America- Heart of America Council
Contact: Tammy Butterfield
Address: Heart of America Council, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131
Phone: 816-942-9333
Checks Payable To: Operation Breakthrough with a memo identifying "The Corporon Memorial" – donations can only be made via check to ensure they go the The Corporon Memorial
Website: www.HOAC-BSA.org
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