Ellen Elizabeth Reiss

Obituary for Ellen Elizabeth Reiss Ellen Elizabeth Reiss, age 90, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully in her sleep July 12, 2010 at Helping Hands Care Center in Gooding Idaho. Ellen was born January 2, 1920 in Glen Elder, Kansas to Oscar and Mina Dalphine Gish Merrit. Ellen was the 4th of eleven children, 6 sisters and 5 brothers. Ellen married Virgil Groves in 1937 and they had 4 children, they moved to Twin Falls in 1948 and later divorced. Ellen married Bernie L. Reiss in 1964 and they were together until Bernie's death in 1995. Ellen loved working at the Depot Grill for many years in the buffet room. She enjoyed the friendships she made while waiting tables and would often share stories of those days working. Ellen was an excellent cook, knowing all her favorite recipes from memory. She also loved to sew and would mend her children's clothes as well as make them. Ellen baked a variety of special pies for the family which were always greatly anticipated during special occasions and the holidays, especially for her grandsons Darby and Thad Heidemann. Survivors include one sister: JoAnn McCombs of Granger, Indiana, one daughter: Karon (Larry) Amen of Twin Falls and one son: Terry Groves of Twin Falls, 9 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Bernie Reiss and 2 sons Gary and Ronnie Groves, her parents, 5 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 granddaughters. No funeral services will be held. Cremation services have been provided by Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.