Marie Ellen Lyda, 84 of Twin Falls passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at her home. She was born on February 8, 1924 in Minnesota. She married Norman B. Lyda to this union they had three sons, Jerry; Vern and Mike. She is survived by her sons, Jerry, Lisle, IL; Vern, Boise, ID; Mike, Boise, ID; sister, Ramona Baker, Las Vegas, NV; 2 brothers, Melvin Anderson, Burley, ID; and Al Anderson, Hayden, ID; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman B. Lyda. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, October 3, 2008 at Kimberly Church of the Nazarene, 3550 East 3750 North, Kimberly with visitation 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls.