Janet (Jan) M. Lyda

Janet (Jan) M. Lyda, 84, of Westminster Village, Scottsdale, AZ passed on Tuesday evening, January 11, 2022 following a brief illness. Jan was born on 12/5/1938 in New Burnside, IL to Joseph and Marjorie Lollis. She is survived by her four children; Sherrie Bonser of Sherwood, OR (husband Mike), Carol Grumley of Phoenix, AZ (husband Mark), Bret Marks of Scottsdale, AZ, and Delmar Marks of Folsom, CA (wife Debbie). Grandchildren Jamie Gabler (husband Justin), Travis Bonser (wife Alex), Kathryn Grumley, Paul Grumley (wife Christina), Cameron Marks, Andrew Marks, Jennifer Marks, Nicolas Marks and great grandchildren Parker, Audrey, Ethan, Charlotte and Brooklyn. Jan believed a person should both work hard and play hard. She enjoyed a diverse professional career in personnel, accounting, and management. She was an avid student and lifelong learner. She loved both international and domestic travel often to and with family. Jan found tremendous enjoyment in a glass of wine, a meal, and learning the art of poker with her new friends at Westminster Village. A small service is planned for Jan's neighbors and friends at Westminster Village in the coming week. A service for family is...[more]

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anned for the spring. One of Mom's favorite sayings was penned by author Hunter S. Thompson. It's one she reminded us of often. "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" Janet M. Lyda - Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Confident, Friend...What a ride it was. She will be missed daily.