Arlene Campbell Lundgren returned home to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Aug. 12, 2018. A graveside service will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, at the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery in Taylor. She was born April 11, 1935, to Edward Alexander Campbell and Alice Ella Christensen in Los Angeles, Calif. Arlene was the fifth of nine children and spent most of her childhood years in Claypool, Arizona. In her adulthood, she made her home in Taylor where she raised her four children. Arlene was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a strong faith and testimony in her Savior Jesus Christ and the power of tithing. She was a great example of service to others. Even as a struggling widow raising four children, she was always willing to help others in need. She was a perfect example of resourcefulness, hard work and humility. She was one of the first women hired at the Snowflake paper mill and was famous for her pies that she brought to the paper mill luncheons. Arlene was an avid Phoenix Suns fan. She mastered the lost art of handwork like hand embroidery and crocheting. Her children and grandchildren will surely treasure her handmade gifts for generations to come. Arlene took such pride in her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved to dote on them all. She is survived by her loving husband, John Lundgren; three children, Addie Gilliland of Brimerton Wash., Diana (Matt) Armijo of Taylor and James Kelly (Bonnie) Cook of Goodyear; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Tina Broadbent and Verna Orr; brother, Richard Campbell; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Alice Colleen St. George, her parents and five siblings. Arrangements were entrusted to Silver Creek Mortuary.
