Johnstone, Phyllis Annie
PHYLLIS ANNIE JOHNSTONE (née: Wilson)
Phyllis Annie Johnstone passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, February 11th, 2022, fourteen days short of her 93rd birthday.
Phyllis was born on Feb 25th, 1929 at the home of her grandparents near Coderre, SK. She attended school at Wood Valley and Coderre.
Phyllis married Robert Johnstone in 1948 and together they raised their family, farmed and ranched. In 1972 they sold the farm and moved into Coderre then in 1976 they moved to Moose Jaw, SK.
Phyllis enjoyed a very full life volunteering. She was active at Coderre in the United Church Women, curling club and community events. After moving to Moose Jaw she
was a faithful volunteer at the Hospital Gift Shop and Moose Jaw & District Seniors.
She was predeceased by her parents, William and Annie Wilson (née: Sherris); husband of 57 years, Robert Johnstone; grandson, Joey Reader; siblings: Jean (Mervyn), Maisie (Eldon), Jim, Dave (Therese), George (Fern), and Mac (Lil); and brother-in-law, Les. Cherished memories of Phyllis are held in the hearts of her family: son, Curtis; daughters: Karen (Jack) Johnson, Myrna (Walter) Hawkins, and Eunice (Jim) Reader; grandchildren: Amanda Johnstone (Ryan), Clayton Johnstone (Kelsey), Angela (Ryan) Dunn, Anita Johnson (Dave), Kari (Martin) Gottselig, Jeffrey (Lisa) Hawkins, Willie (Amanda) Hawkins, Kirby (Jeremy) Bochek, Alicia Reader (Brayden), and Chantel McCallum; great-grandchildren: Casey Johnstone, Dustin, Bryanna, Emma Stubbert, and Caylee Weir, Livia and Amiah Johnstone, Colter and Ryder Dunn, Alexis Mack, Kayla and Teigan Gottselig, Reid and Carter Hawkins, Logan and Charleigh Hawkins, Zoey and Zane Bochek, Cruz Reader-McCallum and Aria McCallum; sister, June Marchessault; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Dr. A.J. Van Heerden, the staff at The Revera Bentley, Medicine Ward at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, and Pioneers Lodge. A very special thank-you to Brina at Moose Jaw Main St. Pharmacy.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with Reverend Doug Shepherd officiating. All are welcome and please wear your mask. Those unable to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. Interment will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Phyllis’ name may be made to Moose Jaw and District Senior Citizens Association, 101 – 510 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3K3, Zion United Church, 423 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0W5, or the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
I am truly sorry to hear of Phyllis’ passing. She was a lady I admired very much. We met through MJ & District Seniors, where she was an active member and volunteer. I often looked to her for advice when I became a board member. Phyllis was a generous person and I, for one, will miss her greatly. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
I’m deeply saddened to hear of Phyllis passing She always treated me with care and respect while I was aember of the family as well when I wasn’t
I will always have fond memories of her especially her sense of humour.
My Condolences to the family.
Condolences to Eunice and family.
Curt,Karen,Myrna& Eunice:
Your Mom always made time for a small chat,when she saw me, where ever she saw me. She was a fine lady. I’m sure all of you and your families will miss her very much.
We are truly sorry to hear of Phyllis’s passing. Phyllis was a volunteer at the M.J Union Hospital Gift Shop and Dr. Wigmore Hospital Gift Shop, in total 28/29 years. I can still remember her and Essie coming to our first staff meeting April 1990.
So dependable and a great worker , nobody could put anything over on her. We have missed her . Our sincere condolences to the family.
Our sincere sympathy to the Johnstone family on the loss of your Mom & Grandmother. Had lots of chats with Phyllis over the years at the hospital gift store and always enjoyed our visits. Such a good person…she will be missed by many.
Condolences to the Johnstone family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I bowled with her and your dad we always had so much fun. Then I would see her at the hospital in the gift shop. She had such a welcoming smile. May peace be with you all
Our sincere condolences to Karen and families on the passing of your dear mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.