Ellen J. Diede, 72, of Glendale Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2010. She was the CEO of Diedes Transport, Incorporated in Phoenix Arizona. She is survived by her husband Ira of 48 years, her son Greg, his wife Denise, and two grandchildren Denee' and Greg Jr. Diede. Her visitation will be held at the Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, Arizona on February 11, 2010 from 5-8:00 PM with Pastor Ralph Robertson officiating. The memorial service will be held at the Peoria - Sun Cities Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 13450 N. Plaza Del Rio Blvd. in Peoria on February 13, 2010 at 3PM.