David Charles Lungren

David Charles Lungren, 62, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on July 29, 2025. Born in Oakland, California to Marvin and Carol Lungren, David lived a life filled with hard work, creativity, humor, and a deep love for his family.

David grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where he loved spending time on his grandparents’ farm, making memories that stayed with him for a lifetime. When his family later moved to Cornville in the Verde

Valley, he found a true sense of home and built friendships that became some of the most meaningful in his life. He started high school at Alhambra in Phoenix, but it was at Mingus Union High School in Cottonwood where he met the love of his life, Jo, who would one day become his wife.

He attended Northern Arizona University before continuing his studies at Yavapai Community College, where he earned his Associate of Applied Science in Construction Graphics. During these years, he made more lasting friendships that he cherished throughout his life.

David went on to build a wonderful career as a talented cabinetmaker, where his natural creativity and precision truly shined. He spent many years perfecting his craft and eventually retired in April 2024 from the Peoria Unified School District. His craftsmanship could be found in countless spaces throughout the

community, but what he valued most were the friendships and memories he made along the way.

David spent plenty of time out on his grandpa Charles Rasmussen’s Ajo ranch, helping with the cattle and learning the ropes of good old-fashioned cowboying. He truly enjoyed spending time with his grandpa and cherished those days on the ranch. One story he never got tired of telling was the time he got gored in the leg by a Brahman bull during a roundup. He’d point to his “battle wound,” and retell the tale with a grin that said he was every bit as proud of that scar as any real cowboy ought to be.

Outside of work, David embraced life with humor and heart. He loved taking drives in his Mini Cooper Countryman, building Lego cars with the same care and attention to detail he brought to his

woodworking, and heading out to the quiet streams of Northeastern Arizona to fish. He enjoyed cracking “dad jokes” that never failed to get a laugh—or at least a groan—and relaxing with an ice-cold Bud Light at the end of the day. Those simple pleasures brought him great joy.

David’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Arnett-Lungren; his son, Jesse McDowell Lungren; his daughter and son-in-law, Taylor and Xan Kinnard; and his three grandsons, Arlo Kaden, Calvin Wesley, and Rylen David, who he bragged about often. He is also survived by his two younger sisters, Julianne (Rob) Best and Kristin (Steven) Spies; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bret and Terri Arnett; and his sister-in-law, Marie Arnett. In addition, he leaves behind a large and loving circle of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews as well as several cousins from his large Lungren and Rasmussen families.

David will be remembered for his kind heart, his steady presence, his sense of humor, and the joy he brought to every room he entered. Whether through a carefully crafted cabinet, a Lego car built with precision, a story from his cowboy days, or a perfectly timed dad joke, David left a mark on everyone who knew him. His love, laughter, and the memories he created with his family will live on forever.

There will be a private memorial to celebrate David’s life.