Darlene Mary Lundgren, 84, of Villa Park, passed away August 26, 2022. She was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, on May 19, 1938. She moved to Los Angeles as a teenager. Darlene attended USC; she graduated and received her teaching credential from Long Beach State. She was married to Arthur Lundgren on August 14, 1959. Darlene had a career in teaching and taught first grade in Westminster and Orange Unified school districts. She taught hundreds of children to read, and was passionate about teaching first grade where she felt she could make the most impact on students.
She was a member of Villa Park Women’s League, the Assistance League of Orange, and many bridge, book, and wine groups. Darlene and Art had a passion for travel and journeyed all over the world including Africa on safari, the Great Wall of China, Australia, Europe, and many global cruises. Darlene loved her friends, gourmet cooking, reading, and growing roses.
She was survived by her daughter Laura, son Brad, daughter-in-law Lisa, grandchildren Daniel, Megan, Jonathan, Allison, and her dear friend Milton Young.
Friends are invited to a celebration of her life which will be held at her home on Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
To leave an online condolence to the family please visit this website: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/santa-ana-ca/darlene-lundgren-10903625.
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