Patricia A. Panyard's Obituary
Miss Patricia A. Panyard, age 78, passed away January 19, 2009 in Muskegon. She was born September 30, 1930 in Muskegon to Frederick "Fred" and Margaret (Perry) Panyard, Sr. and has lived in the area all of her life. Patricia worked for Mercy Hospital for over 30 years in the insurance department. She was a member of St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church, a member of the St. Jean's Women’s Club, a member of the Sweet Adeline and a volunteer for the Red Cross, Mercy Hospital and the Frauenthal Theatre. Patricia loved knitting and spending time with her family. She is survived by 1 brother, Fred (Annette) Panyard, Jr. of Fremont and 1 sister, Margaret “Peg” (Tom) Feldt, of Montague, and 1 sister-in-law, Patricia Panyard of Muskegon. She is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews, James Panyard of Norton Shores, Shelley (Brett) Flournoy of Dallas, TX, Elizabeth (Cal) DeKuiper of Ludington, Katherine (Per) Engstrom of Austin, TX, Martha (Steve) Grandinetti, of Austin, TX, Michael (Katy) Feldt of Chicago and William (Dawn) Sutton of Norton Shores and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother Thomas Panyard. A MEMORIAL MASS will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 26, 2009 at St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas Page presiding. Visitation with the family will be held Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at
The Walburn Chapel -
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
231-759-8565
and 1 hour prior to the service at church. Scripture service will be held 6:00 PM Sunday night. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Harbor Hospice or St. Jean’s Building Fund. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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