Lois Eleanor McMillin
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
Remember the good times and Lois will always be with you. She was always interested in what was going on in your life and was always so friendly.
So sorry to hear of Lois’ passing. She was a friend of Ed’s mother, Emma, and a client of my spa from time to time. Such a nice lady.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Debbie and family . So sorry for the loss of your Aunt; especially hard at this time of all these restrictions . Sending thoughts and prayers your way
Aunt Lois was a graceful lady and will be sincerely missed. I always enjoyed visiting her and Uncle Glen in Moose Jaw along with my immediate family over the years growing up.
I will always remember Aunt Lois for her passion to visit the hair salon on a regular basis. She always has such a perfect hairdo.
You will be eternally loved and remembered.
To all the family.. So sorry to hear of Lois’ passing, will always remember her enjoyment of life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
It was a privilege to have known Lois over several decades in her role in health records at MJUH. She was always professional and showed great knowledge and kindness to everyone.
So very sorry to hear of Lois’s passing. May you have peace knowing she is resting safe and secure in Jesus’s arms.
Lois was a lovely person. She worked for me in Health Records. Lois was a good friend who helped me a lot when my mom passed away.
I worked with Lois for many years and after retirement she volunteered for the admitting department, such a kind and caring person, couldn’t help enough. I always enjoyed my chats with Lois, I know she will be missed
Saddened by the news of Lois’s passing. Many good memories of times together in conversation at the hospital during her years of volunteering there. Such a kind soul!
We are saddened to hear of Lois passing. She was so lovely, and so kind always sharing a word of encouragement. Those are our memories. Our sympathy goes to the family. She will be missed.
my heart is broken. we met, and became best of friends. Lost track in my younger years; never forgetting her.. Then one day, her and uncle Glen drove in our yard on the farm. the rest is history. we all loved you so very much. God bless your family. Looks Loretta, and John and family.
Aunt Lois was a lady with beautifully coiffed hair, fabulous manicured nails, and rings on every finger. She was kind. She was gentle. She was spiritual. She was the love of my Uncle Glen’s heart. Over the years, we enjoyed many family get-togethers. She would take the time to chat with each family member to find out what we were doing and make each of us feel special. She was our Aunt Lois. She was treasure in our hearts. Her and myself shared concerts to Ben Heppner and Luciano Pavarotti. And we both appreciated Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Aunt Lois, you will always be in our hearts. Forever missed by Debbie, Brian, Katelyn and Myles.
So sad to hear about Lois. We worked together as transcrptionists in Health Records for 10 years. She was the kindest, gentlest soul and so easy to work with. We had many good laughs together. I’ll think about her often.
Aunt Lois was a fixture in our family. Her and her late husband Uncle Glenn we at most any family gathering that was to be had. I remember visiting Moose Jaw to see them and enjoying many dinner’s at their place, Grandma’s (Opal Smythe), or at a restaurant. Houston’s and Nicki’s were favorites, but home cooked was always best.
In my younger years when I was trying to become a better hockey player, Aunt Lois and Uncle Glenn put a roof over my head while I attended a couple week long hockey schools. So very kinda of them to do so.
Strength to everyone who grieves her loss.
Auntie Lois was always very special to us. The night before Uncle Glen passed away I said to him. ” Do you know what’s the best thing you ever did in your life” He said No I said to him ” You married Auntie Lois” Young at heart, she was such a delight to have around. We had so many good times together and so many laughs. Ben loved to tease her. She took it so well. She will always hold a place in our hearts and we will never forget, her. We know she is in a better place now.
Sincere condolences from our family to yours.