Dr. David "Dave" Krigbaum

The Dawg
Part Irish Setter (sweet and docile; able to take a good bit of playful abuse)
Part German Shepard (protective, yet not too quick to judge or become aggressive without cause)
Part golden retriever (enjoys a good walk in the park-aka golf course; jovial and loyal; full of good cheer; generous with his love and affection)
Part English sheepdog (hardworking, motivated, and dedicated)
Part greyhound (appreciates couch time after giving it his all)
Part labrador (tries to mellow with age; always greets guest with an open heart)
Part jack Russell terrier (spunky)
Part Heinz 57 (just the right amount of everything
Dr. David "Dave" Krigbaum got his "money's worth out of life." David always used this expression to describe folks who had lived meaningful and fulfilling lives. David was born in Columbus, OH, on March 15, 1933, to H.A. "Krig" and Mary Angela "Tompie" Krigbaum. He died in Phoenix on March 29, 2025.
He lived a life of 92 years that included a childhood enjoyed with his seven siblings in Marion, OH. Following graduation from St. Mary High School in Marion, he attended St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, IN, on a football scholarship. Medical school at Ohio State University, an internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, a pediatric residency in Columbus, and Naval service at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station came next. Returning to Phoenix, David started his 30-year pediatric practice. A mutual family friend introduced David to Lynn, a fellow Marionite in 1965. A hiking trip to Havasupai sealed the deal-they were married a year later. David and Lynn settled into life in Phoenix with their four children. Retirement in Pinetop, AZ, was filled with volunteering, golfing, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
David had a genuine interest in people of all ages. Asking questions of those he knew and those he didn't was one of his specialties. He was quick to laughter, and dedicated to family, friends, and his Catholic faith. David always kept his word. He placed great importance on working hard, tending to value relationships, and staying active.
David is survived by his wife and buddy of 58 years, Lynn (Greetham) Krigbaum, their children, Michael (Carrie) Krigbaum, Mary (Andy Tafoya) Krigbaum, Timothy Krigbaum, and Henry (Shannon Lundy) Krigbaum, and ten grandchildren. Also surviving are four siblings, Tuggie (Larry) Ryan, Hank (Angel) Krigbaum, Joe (Karen) Krigbaum, and Janie (Jim) Epstein; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jimmy and Barb Greetham. Many nieces and nephews survive as well.
David was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Krigbaum, and two sisters, Angel Sullivan and Lucille "Snooky" Smith.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Pinetop, AZ, on Saturday, June 21st at 10 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Blue Ridge Elementary School, TRACKS (trackswhitemountains.org), or White Mountain Nature Center (wmnature.org).
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