Lydia
Ellen
Levy
)Panyard
Obituary
Lydia Ellen (Levy) Panyard, 66Lydia took God's outreaching hand on April 13, 2020 after a short and devastating battle with CJD. Lydia was a 1971 graduate of Bishop Luers High School and attended Ball State University. For 12 years, she worked at St. Charles Borromeo School as a teacher's aide and also was an avid volunteer for many things in the school. She then worked at Do it Best Corporation in advertising for most of her 27-year career. Lydia is survived by her husband Michael (Barney) Panyard of 46 years; daughter Jennifer Crocker of Centerville, OH; and twin sons Jason (Angela) Panyard of Indianapolis and Joshua (Susan) Panyard of Austin, TX. She is also survived by sisters Laura (Frank) Celarek of Elgin, IL and Lisa (Richard) Zidlick of The Villages, FL; brothers Todd (Ronda) Levy of Gas City, IN and Tad (Lisa) Levy of Ft. Wayne; and aunt Nancy Linson of Muncie, IN. Lydia was the proudest grandma to five grandsons who brought her so much joy even on her last day: Andrew and Jordan Crocker; Beckham and Lachlan Panyard; and Ledger Panyard. She was preceded in death by her mother Jean Ann Levy and father Dr. Virgil L. Levy. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to CJDfoundation.org.
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Brian, Ben, and I are so sorry to hear about Lydia’s passing. My favorite memory of your mom, one that is very vivid in my mind, is when she rolled up in our driveway in Arlington in the van, and took me and Jennifer golfing. We had a great day of golf, just the three of us! I don’t think your mom even actually played, she just helped us. I remember forgetting one of my clubs on the ground at the previous hole, and your mom ran all the way back to get it, just so we didn’t have to stop playing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys! Much love! Joann Kalb-Shultz
Mike, Jennifer, Josh and Jason We are so sorry to hear about the death of your wife and mother. We remember her as a great mother with a wonderful sense of humor. She is no longer suffering and is with her lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda and Mike Coil
Dear Mike (Barney), I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved wife Lydia. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold you all close in His arms and help to comfort you as you face the difficult times ahead. May she rest in peace With Deepest Sympathy and love to all, Your Cousin, Debbie (Panyard) Vogel McLaughlin
I am sending prayers of comfort. Lydia always had a smile when I would pass her in the hallway at work. She will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear about Lydia’s passing. I worked with Lydia when she first started in the Order Dept at Do it Best Corp, and I enjoyed our conversations in the hallway all the way up until she retired. She loved talking about her kids and grandsons. Praying for all of you.
My heart goes out to the entire Panyard family. Lyd was such a wonderful lady to be around and I enjoyed getting to know her. Sending prayers for strength and healing during this difficult time. Love, Charisse Shafer
Barn, Jen, Josh, and Jason, I’m so, so sorry. Memories of Lyd will live on forever… I pray you all find comfort in the best of them with her. All my love, you guys. (Hugs)
Mike, Jenny, Josh, and Jason, I am so very sorry about the passing of your wife, Mike, and your mom, Jenny, Josh, and Jason! What a neat lady she was! I remember her well from working along side her at St. Charles! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Barb Fisher
So sorry to hear about Lydia. She has met the Creator and the Creator is pleased. May she Rest In Peace. Tom and Sue.
My God comfort Lydia’s family in these difficult days. Lydia was my advertising Rep for many, many years and we had many great conversations about our children, life in general and many jokes. She always knew how my day was going just from the sound of my voice and would always cheer me when I needed it. Rest in peace my friend, watch over those precious little ones that you cherished. Diana Ambridge Do It Best Home Center
We were so sorry to hear about Lydia’s passing. Her Do it Best family will miss her very much. Sending light and love to her family.
I know Lydia from work (Do it Best Corp.). My sincere condolences go out to her dear family and friends. Praying for you all.
To the entire Panyard family- Lydia was a great co-worker and friend; she always made me laugh! I admired her work ethic; she always took on any task no questions asked. Thank you for sharing her with us all. I am deeply saddened by her passing and will miss her office visits and text messages. She was very proud of her family and loved you all dearly. My condolences to you all. She will be missed!
I worked very closely with Lydia. She never stopped talking about how much she loved you all and how proud she was of each one of you. My God hold you all in his arms during this difficult time. May she rest in peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Rose Smith
Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. Lydia was a great co-work. She always made me smile. My condolences.
I worked with Lydia at Do it Best. She was a sweetie! My deepest sympathies to the family. Praying for peace and comfort. May she rest in the eternal light of God.
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Lydia’s passing. She always took time with us whenever we had questions and needed advertising guidance when first joining DIB 9 years ago. We always looked forward to visiting with her at the markets and had many long and laughing chats. Also happy family updating emails too. She was a lovely lady and a good friend. Keeping her family in our thoughts and prayers. Bud and Susan Zupp
Jenny, Jeff and I send you love and prayers at this time. We were so deeply sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Jeff and Sally Kalb
I am so so very sorry to see this! I got to know Lydia back when she was Working at Saint Charles and the kids went there . Lydia was an amazing, hard working person who loved God and her family more than anything. God Bless ..
I extend my thoughts and prayers to the family. My parents, Lucille and Dr. Wilson Ward were close friends of Lydia’s parents. I remember visiting at their home , seeing Lydia and siblings. Again, am sorry for their loss. May Lydia Rest in Peace with the Lord.
I was so sad to see that Lydia had passed away. I always enjoyed talking with her and sharing things about Jason, Josh and Jenny when I taught at St. Charles. You have my deepest sympathies.
Mike, so sorry to hear of Lydia’s passing. I met her once at a Tokheim event. Prayers to you and your family.
So sorry to hear about Lydia. Our thoughts are with Mike and the family.
Mike… Debbie and I are so sorry for your lost….. We will keep you and your family in our prayers…..
I am so sad to hear about Lydia’s passing. We were neighbors for many years on Willowwood Court watching the “kids” grow up together. My love to the family. Rose Boidock
Mike, so sorry to hear about your wife. She sounded like a really neat person. May God give you and your family peace and strength, now, and the days ahead. Bill Bentley
My sympathy to all the Panyard family. Lydia was at St. Charles when l was there. She was always ready to help anyone who needed it. So kind and thoughtful. We just recently connected on Facebook. She surely was proud of her children. I was privileged to have those handsome boys in 4th grade. May God keep you close as you mourn her loss. We all know she is with the Lord. God bless you all.
Mike, So sorry to hear about Lydia. Diane and I will have you and your family in our thoughts Rich Dunifon
Dear Family of Lydia My sympathy and prayers for peace. I did not know Lydia well but when we passed in the hall at work (Do it Best Corp.) she always said Hi. Rhonda Rush
Mike and the Panyard Family, sympathies to you on the loss of Lydia. I worked with Lydia at Do it Best Corp. She was a great co-worker and had many friends of co-workers and member store owners alike. We all enjoyed her smile whether you saw in person or felt it over the phone! I enjoyed talking to her about Notre Dame football. She will be miss by all she touched…
Barney, we were so saddened to hear about Lydia. She was a super woman, wife, and mother. You have our utmost sympathies. Carl & Maggie Kleber
Dear Barney…not many words come to mind that can give comfort. My sympathy to you and your family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so shocked and saddened of Lydia’s passing. We had good times working together at St. Charles – lots of laughs and lots of fun. (Loved her laugh.) Keep tabs on her through our niece. She was a sincere person and she loved her family. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. Rozann & Dave Abbott
Dear Barney and Family, Jerry and I are so very sorry about Lydia’s passing. We first met her at dinner with Pat and Diane and Norb and Nancy. What a fun evening that was! It was full of surprises as I learned she and her family lived down the street from my Uncle, Aunt and their family! I spent lots of time there so Lydia and I figure our paths had to have crossed. She was a beautiful gal, inside and out. She was and still is precious. God bless you all and know you will remain in our prayers. Jerry and Becky Henry
Dear family of Lydia, Sorry to hear of her passing. Although we moved away from St. Charles years ago, I have fond memories of the committee’s we worked on together. Wonderful person!!! Prayers