Eleanor E. Lydy

Eleanor E. Lydy, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Eleanor was born March 19, 1930 in Churubusco, Indiana, daughter of the late Henry Forrest Arnold and Helen (LaRue) Wappes. Eleanor was a Huntertown High School graduate and had worked at Barber's Lingerie Store. She was an avid reader and loved music. She also enjoyed traveling and playing bridge. Eleanor was active in her church and very involved and passionate with genealogy. She served for many years as a Fort Wayne International Airport Cookie Lady. Eleanor cherished her family and the time that she spent with them. Surviving are her children, Terry (Laura) Lydy, Jerry (Rebecca) Lydy, Max ( Elizabeth Loparits) Lydy, and Elizabeth Lydy; grandchildren, Terry Lydy, Jr., Emily (Ben Allen) Lydy, Rachael (Jesse) Van Engelenhoven, Darcy (Mark) Washington, and Daron Fitzgerald; six great grandchildren; and siblings, Norma O'Connor, Barbara McFadden, H. Loren Arnold, and Ronald (Beverly) Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Max Lydy, Sr.; granddaughter, Claire Nichols; and siblings, Naomi McFadden and Malcolm Arnold. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Eel River Cemetery. Preferred memorials may be made to Waynedale United Methodist Church General Fund or to A Living Tree.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com for the Lydy family.