Roshell “Jim” Lyda, 67

Roshell “Jim” Lyda of Kingston died Dec. 30, 2004 in Bremerton. He was 67.

Lyda was born to Rochell J. Lyda and Mary Pound in Boise, Idaho on Feb. 26, 1937.

He married Martha J. Lyda.

Lyda served in the U.S. Navy for four years and later was self-employed.

He was an avid outdoorsman and a Christian.

Lyda is survived by his wife Martha Lyda of Kingston; son Daniel J. (Jilanne) Lyda; daughter Deborah L. Cooper; brothers Richard Lyda and Raymond Salee; sister Rosemary Johnson; mother Mary Pound; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Rochell J. Lyda and granddaughter Tiffany Grant.

A private family burial will take place at Cherry Grove Cemetery in Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial gifts may be sent to the Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center, 2740 Clare Ave., Bremerton, WA 98310.