Obituary for David Lynn Arnold
David Lynn Arnold, age 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Parowan, Utah on Sunday December 11, 2022.
David was born in Loma Linda, California on December 16, 1947. He was the oldest child of Clara Marie Sturgis and Charles Henry Arnold. He grew up loving baseball, cars, the beach and the cute girl at church, Lennilu Mee. David was persistent and Lenni remembers that every time she turned around, “he was there.” They fell deeply in love and these childhood sweethearts were married on February 24, 1967. Through the years their love grew. They never stopped flirting, delighting all who watched them. Surely there could be no greater example of living together in love and becoming one in heart and mind.
David’s life was centered on loving and serving his family which grew to include six sons and one daughter. He worked tirelessly to support them, spending most of his working years in retail management.
A few years after their marriage David and Lenni were introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were baptized and were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple. David served faithfully in all his callings including Elders Quorum President and High Priests Group Leader. He was a diligent and loving home teacher and ministering brother - always developing lasting relationships which he tried hard to maintain even after moving to new areas.
David knew and loved his Savior Jesus Christ. Whenever he spoke in prayer there was honor, humility, reverence and meekness in his voice. All who were present knew he connected with heaven.
David’s highest priority and treasure was his family. Though working long hours he made it to practically every game, concert, performance or competition for his children and grandchildren no matter the distance. His cheers and tears of pride will always be remembered.
David’s life was about service. He was selfless, supportive and smiling. His extremely witty, self-depreciating dry sense of humor interjected into daily interactions delighted all around him.
David, a man without guile, the hardest worker - who always finished the job, the most wonderful husband, a dedicated father and grandfather, whose vigorous determination to love and serve will be a cherished legacy to all who knew him, fought a good fight, kept the faith and finished the course with honor and has now entered into the rest of of the Lord.
David is survived by his sweetheart and loving wife of 55 years, Lennilu Mee Arnold, his children, Sean (Karyn), Joshua David (Christy), Michael Aaron (Marie), Joseph Daniel (Lydia), Sarah Ann (Andy) Nelson, Samuel (Michelle) and Matthew Adam (Nicole) Arnold, 44 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 2 more on the way. He is also survived by his siblings: Carolyn, Daniel, Michelle & Trevon.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday December 16, 2022 at the Parowan 4th Ward at 11 am (90 South Main Street). No public viewing will be held.
Interment will be at the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Funeral Services (2002 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah).
The family would like to thank Zion’s Way and SunTree Home Health and Hospice for their care and kindness.
David was born in Loma Linda, California on December 16, 1947. He was the oldest child of Clara Marie Sturgis and Charles Henry Arnold. He grew up loving baseball, cars, the beach and the cute girl at church, Lennilu Mee. David was persistent and Lenni remembers that every time she turned around, “he was there.” They fell deeply in love and these childhood sweethearts were married on February 24, 1967. Through the years their love grew. They never stopped flirting, delighting all who watched them. Surely there could be no greater example of living together in love and becoming one in heart and mind.
David’s life was centered on loving and serving his family which grew to include six sons and one daughter. He worked tirelessly to support them, spending most of his working years in retail management.
A few years after their marriage David and Lenni were introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were baptized and were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple. David served faithfully in all his callings including Elders Quorum President and High Priests Group Leader. He was a diligent and loving home teacher and ministering brother - always developing lasting relationships which he tried hard to maintain even after moving to new areas.
David knew and loved his Savior Jesus Christ. Whenever he spoke in prayer there was honor, humility, reverence and meekness in his voice. All who were present knew he connected with heaven.
David’s highest priority and treasure was his family. Though working long hours he made it to practically every game, concert, performance or competition for his children and grandchildren no matter the distance. His cheers and tears of pride will always be remembered.
David’s life was about service. He was selfless, supportive and smiling. His extremely witty, self-depreciating dry sense of humor interjected into daily interactions delighted all around him.
David, a man without guile, the hardest worker - who always finished the job, the most wonderful husband, a dedicated father and grandfather, whose vigorous determination to love and serve will be a cherished legacy to all who knew him, fought a good fight, kept the faith and finished the course with honor and has now entered into the rest of of the Lord.
David is survived by his sweetheart and loving wife of 55 years, Lennilu Mee Arnold, his children, Sean (Karyn), Joshua David (Christy), Michael Aaron (Marie), Joseph Daniel (Lydia), Sarah Ann (Andy) Nelson, Samuel (Michelle) and Matthew Adam (Nicole) Arnold, 44 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 2 more on the way. He is also survived by his siblings: Carolyn, Daniel, Michelle & Trevon.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday December 16, 2022 at the Parowan 4th Ward at 11 am (90 South Main Street). No public viewing will be held.
Interment will be at the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Funeral Services (2002 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah).
The family would like to thank Zion’s Way and SunTree Home Health and Hospice for their care and kindness.