David Lynn Archibald, 79, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Lynn was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was an outstanding community leader, teacher, mentor, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Lynn was born November 18, 1945, in Preston, Idaho to Eunice Rose Hirschi and John (Jack) Godfrey Archibald. He had two siblings, Keith and Reva. He attended West Side High School in Dayton, Idaho, and then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Eastern Canada.

Upon returning home, he briefly attended Ricks College before transferring to Utah State University where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education.

In 1968, Lynn married Barbara Bratt, and they were blessed with three boys, John, Brian, and David. Lynn and Barbara later divorced.

In 1988, Lynn married LeeAnne Walz Grover, adding two more children, Kris and Hayley, to his family.

Lynn worked for the Rexburg Police Department for 38 years, 14 of which he served as the Chief of Police. He also spent countless hours working as a substitute teacher for the Madison School District. He loved the hours he spent in this capacity. Lynn touched the lives of countless youth and truly loved each one of them.

Lynn served in multiple callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in several bishoprics, young men presidencies, and in the Scouting program. Again, he loved his involvement with the youth and had such a good rapport with them. Lynn also served as an ordinance worker in the Rexburg Temple. He loved his time in the temple.

You could count on Lynn to show up! He especially loved watching his children and grandchildren in their many endeavors. He loved cheering on his favorite teams! Lynn also loved and had a great appreciation for the outdoors. He never turned down the opportunity to go hunting, fishing, or golfing with his family.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Hayley Grover Shumway. He is survived by his loving wife, LeeAnne; his four children: John Archibald (Kara) of Idaho Falls, ID; Brian Archibald (Valerie) of St. Anthony, ID; David Archibald (Erica) of Rigby, ID; Kris Grover (Eliza) of Mesa, AZ; and his two siblings and their spouses. Lynn's posterity includes 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A funeral will be held to honor Lynn's life on Monday, December 2, at 11 a.m. at the Burton East Chapel. Viewings will be held the evening before, Sunday, December 1, at Flamm's Funeral Home in Rexburg from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and prior to the service at the Burton East Chapel from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Lynn's family would like to express appreciation to the staff at Homestead Home Health & Hospice in Rexburg who professionally cared for Lynn the past several weeks.

Service will be broadcasted at: https://my.gather.app/remember/david-archibald-nov-2024