Karen Longua Lyman

KAREN J. LYMAN THORNTON, CO -- Karen Jan Longua Lyman, 43, formerly of Idaho Falls, died September 18, 2004, at North Suburban Hospital in Thornton, Colorado. She was born June 29, 1961, at Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kerry Joseph Longua and Janice Kirby Longua. She grew up in the area and attended Idaho Falls High School. Following graduation, she attended Boise State University. On August 13, 1983, she married Kent Douglas Lyman in Idaho Falls. They later moved to Boise for six years, then to Meridian for six years. For the past three years they have resided in Thornton, Colorado. She had worked as a bank teller, commercial loan assistant and home builder services associate. Karen loved traveling and sightseeing and was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Surviving are: Husband: Kent Lyman, Thornton, Co Son: Kevin Kerry Lyman, Thornton, CO Stepson: Aaron (Susie) Lyman, Kuna, ID Stepson: Jason Lyman, Ten Sleep, WY Stepdaughter: Cara (Chris) Boyd, Thornton, CO Parents: Kerry and Jan Longua, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Kernan Joseph (Tammy) Longua, Jr., Idaho Falls, ID Grandmother: Norma Kirby, Idaho Falls, ID 4 Stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Dolores Longua; a grandfather, Wesley Kirby; and an aunt, Jolene Howell. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2004, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, Idaho Falls, with Bishop Brig LeSueur of the Idaho Falls LDS Cedar Ridge Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., Idaho Falls, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in memory of Karen to the American Cancer Society, 2676 Vista Avenue, Boise, ID 83701 or the Lance Armstrong Foundation, P. O. Box 161150, Austin, TX 78716-1150.