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Lydia Beth (Jones) Johnston
August 17, 1952 ~ May 20, 2017 (age 64) 64 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Karen May Malone
May 15, 2018 4:48 PM
So sorry to see this in our Defiance College magazine. Lydia was the most organized person I have meet. She got more done in an hour then anyone I have ever known.
I remember her smile and laugh and how very happy she was in college when Harold came into her life. Her eyes would light up when she talked about Harold. Their dates started with going to church on Saturday nights-best way to keep a strong relationship growing! I am glad she was a teacher and touched so many lives. My prayers and hugs are with Harold and Cindy and Dan and her brothers and sister. I am so glad she had grandbabies to love!!! Please know she touched my heart so many years ago. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, thru the mercy of God, rest in peace. Dorm buddies from 1970 to 1972. Lyd made life interesting and fun! Karen May Malone
I remember her smile and laugh and how very happy she was in college when Harold came into her life. Her eyes would light up when she talked about Harold. Their dates started with going to church on Saturday nights-best way to keep a strong relationship growing! I am glad she was a teacher and touched so many lives. My prayers and hugs are with Harold and Cindy and Dan and her brothers and sister. I am so glad she had grandbabies to love!!! Please know she touched my heart so many years ago. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, thru the mercy of God, rest in peace. Dorm buddies from 1970 to 1972. Lyd made life interesting and fun! Karen May Malone
Message from Susan Sodders Dettman
August 7, 2017 7:07 PM
Your mom and wife was one of my dearest friends in junior high and at Troy High School. She was part of a small but wonderful group of girls who did things together, like camping out at John Bryan State Park and at Kiser Lake in Ohio. We also visited her at her home out in the country. Her dad was my science teacher in junior high and I respected him very much. What a sweet, kind, gentle person she was. So sorry she's gone so soon, just as I had become reacquainted with her at the 2015 Troy High Class of '70 reunion. Godspeed, Lydia, until we meet again by Jesus' side.
A candle was lit by Tom and Mary Wetli
on May 27, 2017 1:36 PM
Message from Bill Grimes
May 25, 2017 8:37 PM
So sorry to hear about your loss. I always enjoyed talking to her when I came to visit the school. She Is avery sweet lady. And if she could she would always show me her newest knitting project.
Message from OLD PROFESSOR BRAY
May 24, 2017 10:30 PM
HAROLD AND FAMILY,
WAS SHOCKED TO READ LYDIA'S OBIT. .
WE ARE STILL IN FLORIDA.
YOU CERTAINLY HAVE OUR EMPATHY.
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS.
JAMES AND DOROTHY BRAT
WAS SHOCKED TO READ LYDIA'S OBIT. .
WE ARE STILL IN FLORIDA.
YOU CERTAINLY HAVE OUR EMPATHY.
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS.
JAMES AND DOROTHY BRAT
A candle was lit by Ken and Lori Wenner
on May 23, 2017 8:47 PM
A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on May 23, 2017
We are thinking of you and your family. Sending warm thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort. Love, Jeff and Rhonda Deatherage
A PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on May 22, 2017
Dan, Nicci and Family Thinking of you during this difficult time and sending a big hug! Assy Happy Hour Gang ( Belarskis, Burns, Iacobuccis, Howes, Goldbergs, Zimmers)
A candle was lit by Julie Blaho
on May 22, 2017 9:18 PM
Lydia (Beth) I will miss you so much. We spent lots of time together growing up, We may have drifted apart over the miles, but we were always together in thoughts. Beth, you were not just my cousin, but my best friend. I have many, many fond memories of our younger days together, including the time you helped me sneak my first kitten home,.
Love and Hugs to Harold, Dan and Cindy.
Lydia (Beth) I will miss you so much. We spent lots of time together growing up, We may have drifted apart over the miles, but we were always together in thoughts. Beth, you were not just my cousin, but my best friend. I have many, many fond memories of our younger days together, including the time you helped me sneak my first kitten home,.
Love and Hugs to Harold, Dan and Cindy.
Message from cheryl N bucHHop
May 22, 2017 9:05 PM
It was a pleasure to know and work with Lydia during our many years at Fairview. I always enjoyed seeing the creative projects the kids did on the computer. Cheryl Buchhop
A candle was lit by Julie Blaho
on May 22, 2017 9:05 PM
A candle was lit by Cheryl and Richard Buchhop
on May 22, 2017 9:04 PM
A candle was lit by Sharon Scheuerman
on May 22, 2017 8:58 PM
Message from Matt Schmunk
May 22, 2017 4:29 PM
Lydia was a big part of my life growing up. I think I first met her in 4-H and was very close friends with Cindy! I feel like the many times I participated in events with Lydia, she really influenced me to be the best I could be no matter what it was that I was doing! At some point in school, I remember helping in the middle school computer lab where she taught. Being in the computer field today, I feel like this also steered me to where I am today. To Cindy and the family, I pass along my sincere condolences and will be praying for you in this difficult time! May God comfort you in the days to come!
A SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent on May 22, 2017
Cindy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. With love, your CCHMC BMT Family
Message from Defiance Infusion Center
May 22, 2017 9:30 AM
We will miss our purple knitting lady. Our condolences to your family during this difficult time.
Defiance infusion nurses and Dr. Muler
Defiance infusion nurses and Dr. Muler
A candle was lit by Jane Woodring
on May 22, 2017 9:29 AM
A candle was lit by Dave Goldberg
on May 22, 2017 6:31 AM
A candle was lit by Jim and Dianne Kline
on May 21, 2017 10:57 PM
A candle was lit by Kelly Dempsey
on May 21, 2017 10:23 PM
Message from Jim Leininger
May 21, 2017 7:33 PM
Dear Harold, Danny, and Cindy,
When I saw your dear wife and mothers obituary my heart sank and was and is very heavy for you all..
I know how you feel and what your experiencing and I want you to know that I will be praying that The Lord will give you strength and comfort you during this very tough time for all of you.
Jim Leininger
When I saw your dear wife and mothers obituary my heart sank and was and is very heavy for you all..
I know how you feel and what your experiencing and I want you to know that I will be praying that The Lord will give you strength and comfort you during this very tough time for all of you.
Jim Leininger
A candle was lit by Pat (Ingle) Rahlf
on May 21, 2017 5:06 PM
I went to Troy High School with Lydia. I did not get to know her until a few yrs ago.
what a fun person. She was so easy to talk to. She was in a group of us girls that spent a few days in Va. in the fall. I am so glad she was with us. A great time for all. I regret I did not know she was sick.. I will forever want to give her a hug and tell her I love her. I'll see you in Glory.
I went to Troy High School with Lydia. I did not get to know her until a few yrs ago.
what a fun person. She was so easy to talk to. She was in a group of us girls that spent a few days in Va. in the fall. I am so glad she was with us. A great time for all. I regret I did not know she was sick.. I will forever want to give her a hug and tell her I love her. I'll see you in Glory.
A candle was lit by Tom & Mary (Elliott) Hawkins
on May 21, 2017 5:04 PM
A candle was lit by Sue McKibben
on May 21, 2017 3:24 PM
Message from Dwight Davis
May 21, 2017 3:22 PM
Wishing your family strength for this difficult time.
A candle was lit by Dwight Davis
on May 21, 2017 2:51 PM
A candle was lit by jane Hoffman York
on May 21, 2017 2:10 PM
A candle was lit by Herbert and Mary Scranton
on May 21, 2017 1:54 PM
A candle was lit by Joy Scheitlin
on May 21, 2017 12:37 PM
A candle was lit by Sandy Vorpe Ehrlich
on May 21, 2017 12:20 PM
Message from Suzanne Kobalka
May 21, 2017 11:52 AM
I will miss seeing Lydia's posts on facebook. Lydia was a close friend in high school. I was a bridesmaid in her wedding. In high school we used to camp at Kiser Lake in her parents camper. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly misses.
A candle was lit by Lura & Jim Jeffery
on May 21, 2017 8:59 AM
A candle was lit by Debbie Baker
on May 20, 2017 11:29 PM
A candle was lit by Pat Rahlf
on May 20, 2017 10:21 PM
Message from Nancy Kemper, school secretary SJL
May 20, 2017 9:49 PM
I always looked forward to talking with Lydia. I saw her twice a week most weeks. We shared serious times and laughs together. My favorite snack she would make was toothpicks threaded with cheese, pickles, and ham. So simple but very good. She was very generous. I have a knitted scarf, a cape, and a Christmas pin that we're all knitted by Lydia. She would often show us her latest find that she was selling on Beffie's Boutique. (I always bought my iPad covers from her.)☺️ She had talked to me for years about selling sechler's pickles so last year we arranged a "field trip" to the pickle factory for a group of school friends. It was really fun. (And the pickle fundraiser began).. Lydia was a loyal, wonderful friend and I will miss her a lot.. She left us way too soon!
A candle was lit by Bill Doll
on May 20, 2017 9:33 PM
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