Lillie (Lil) Joyce (Johnson) Hysop

In Loving Memory of 
Lillie Joyce
Hysop
age 87
Lil was predeceased by husband Morley 
and son Duane 
She is lovingly remembered by her son Don (Agatha), David (Irene), Carol Legare (Rick), 
as well as extended families.

Died
December11, 2020
At her residence
Killarney, Manitoba 

A celebration of Lil’s life will be celebrated privately.

Donations in memory of Lil may be 
made to Killarney Palliative Care,
Box 5000 Killarney, Manitoba R0K 1G0
or Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7
 Messages of condolences may be made online at www.wheatlandfs.com
Wheatland Funeral Service
204-523-7791 www.wheatlandfs.com
 

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lil, loving mom, granny and great granny at her home in Killarney, MB, December 11, 2020.  Lil leaves to mourn, her children Don (Agatha); David (Irene); Carol Legare (Rick); grandchildren Carolyn (Devon); Dianna (Layne); Joel; Alicja Gwyer (Colin); Abigail; Eric (Pauline), Christine Starkman (Adam); Brad Legare (Helen); Scott Legare; Marc Legare (Brianna): great grandchildren Mave Corbett; Darius Corbett-Hysop; Kaige; Ashton and Jalayna Green: Jack Gwyer: Mira Starkman; Kellan Code. Also left to mourn are her brothers Wilmar (Marj) Johnson; Lorne (Helen) Johnson; Audrie Johnson and their families.  Lil was predeceased by her parents; husband, Morley; son, Duane; brother, Victor. 
Lil was born November 28, 1933 in Wynyard, Saskatchewan to Gunnar and Laura Johnson.  She was known as the “Johnson First Lady” as she was the first Johnson female to be born in Canada.   Lil spent her younger years in Wynyard.  Following high school graduation she moved to Regina, Saskatchewan to attend Success Business College and work at Traders.  Lil carried her love of reading, strong business knowledge and fierce sense of independence with her throughout her life.  Lil met Morley in 1954 on a blind date.  It obviously went well as they were married in Wynyard on October 22, 1955.  
Morley and Lil spent the first few years of married life between Regina and Wynyard eventually moving to Killarney, Morley’s home town, in 1960.  Lil spent those years as a mother, wife and housewife.  In 1979 Lil returned to the workforce in a number of different office positions around Killarney until she started at Lakeland Regional Library.  Lil’s love of reading and business knowledge were an ideal match to the Library setting.  She continued to work there as Head Librarian until her retirement in 1997.  In addition to her family and work, Lil developed many lifelong friendships and enjoyed activities such as curling, shuffle and quilting.   In later life, Lil continued to enjoy gardening, baking (especially the eating part), quilting and crocheting.  
Thank you to Wenda from Senior Services and palliative and home care nurses Brenda, Christine, Jaret, Jaymee and Nancy.  Your support and presence allowed for us to keep mom at home where she was most comfortable.  
This obituary may be viewed at Wheatland Funeral Service.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Killarney Palliative Care or the Canadian Cancer Society. 

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