McMillin, Lois

Lois Eleanor McMillin of Moose Jaw, aged 84 years, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Providence Place.

She was predeceased by her husband Glen McMillin, 2015, parents, Iris and Walter Johnson, sister, Lil Firth, and brother, Ken Johnson. She leaves to mourn several nieces and nephews, including Sharon (Ron) Hardy, Debbie Firth, Stephen (Shelley) Firth, Audrey (Perry) Koot, Keith (Cheryl) Johnson, Connie Johnson, Colleen Johnson and Craig Johnson.

Lois was born on October 14, 1936, and grew up on the family farm near Buffalo Pound Lake in the beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley. She attended Coyote Run School in the district. She moved to Moose Jaw to finish her education at Moose Jaw Technical High School and Briercrest Bible College. Lois spent her 41-year career at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital, working in medical records as a Certified Medical Transcriptionist. 

On July 13, 1975, she married Glen McMillin from the Chaplin area. They spent 41 wonderful years together residing in Moose Jaw. 

Lois loved the Lord, and both Lois and Glen were active members of St. Marks Presbyterian Church for many years. Lois was also blessed with a beautiful singing voice and sang in the church choir. After retirement, she dedicated her Tuesday mornings to singing to residents at Providence Place, and even after moving into Providence Place, she was able to continue the Tuesday morning singalongs with the residents. She also volunteered at the Union Hospital for many years after retirement. In following her Swedish roots, Lois was also a member of the Scandinavian Club.

Upon her husband Glen’s passing, Lois moved to the Bentley Retirement Residence and had three enjoyable years there. She then went to Providence Place to live.

Lois was sweet and kind, and very loving and supporting to her family and friends often sending cards with encouraging notes and scriptures. Anyone who knew Lois was familiar with all the poems she wrote for different special occasions.  

Due to public health restrictions, a Private Service will be held for immediate family only.  You are welcome to view the Service virtually on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/.

Thanks to the Providence Place for their excellent care and spiritual attention they gave to Lois.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lois’s name, may be made to St. Marks Presbyterian Church, 80 High St. E., Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, S6H 0B8. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com