Lynnelle J. Grumbles

Dr. Lynnelle Joanne Grumbles, age 65, of Kingsburg, CA passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024 with her family by her side. Lynnelle was born on August 1, 1959 to proud parents Reuben and Marian Dahlgren in Kingsburg, CA. Growing up, Lynnelle was heavily involved in the local 4-H and many other organizations throughout the community. She was a woman of deep faith and was a lifetime member of the Kingsburg Covenant Church where she attended services, bible studies, taught Sunday school and even ran the children's choir for a short time. She was excited that the organ had recently been restored and had been hoping to get her hands on it. Lynnelle attended the local elementary schools and graduated from Kingsburg High School in 1977. After high school, Lynnelle attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Food Administration in 1981. Lynnelle met her husband, Randy, at a 4th of July BBQ in 1980. They were married on May 22, 1982, at the Kingsburg Covenant Church. During their 42 years of marriage, they owned several NAPA Auto parts stores, traveled all over the country, and enjoyed spending time with their families. In May 1986, they welcomed their first daughter, Amanda, and Lauren followed in July 1989. Family was everything to Lynnelle and you could be sure that she was only a phone call or quick car ride away for anyone, day or night. She was the holder of many coveted family recipes, the family seamstress and self-proclaimed chaos coordinator for every holiday and vacation. In December 2013, Lynnelle welcomed their first grandson, Wyatt, and shortly after, their first granddaughter, Ava, in April 2014. A few years later, in June 2017 came Adrian to complete the family. Lynnelle spent much of her free time with her three grandchildren. She hosted sleepovers, traveled for sports events, baked cookies, and created fairy gardens, just to name a few of their hobbies together. In her professional life as a Registered Dietitian, she spent over 35 years specializing in Child Nutrition. She worked at Valley Care & Guidance Center, Kaweah Delta District Hospital, Cutler-Orosi Unified School District, Kingsburg Elementary School District, Visalia Unified School District, and finished her career at Santa Clarita Valley School Food Service Agency, retiring in December 2019. Throughout her career, she taught many classes and worked with dietetic interns through Porterville Developmental Center, Fresno City College, and California State University, Fresno. She also sat on multiple boards, was a member of numerous associations, and still managed to carve out time to earn her Master's Degree and Doctorate. She finished her final round of school in May 2015, graduating with her Doctorate of Philosophy in Food Service and Hospitality Management from Iowa State University. Lynnelle is preceded in death by her father and mother, Reuben & Marian Dahlgren and father-in-law, Jimmie Grumbles. She is survived by her husband, Randy Grumbles; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Hector Juarez, and their children, Ava and Adrian; daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Matt Goossen, and their son, Wyatt; sister Diane Dahlgren-Herbst; mother-in-law, Janice Grumbles; sister-in-law Dawn Grumbles and numerous friends and extended family. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, January 14th, at the Kingsburg Covenant Church at 1:00pm. The family would love to hear your personal memories of Lynnelle. To share them please email MemoriesofLynnelle@gmail.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to "Sonshine Learning Center" at the Kingsburg Covenant Church. Checks can be mailed to: 1490 Lincoln Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631.

Lynnelle J. Grumbles

August 1, 1959 - December 22, 2024