Obituary of Joyce Harrison

Joyce Marlene Harrison passed away peacefully in Maidstone, SK on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the age of 78 years.

She was born on November 8, 1945 in North Battleford, SK to Evert Leroy Hoganson and Christina Elizabeth McKenna. She married her beloved husband, Fred C. Harrison, April 17, 1964 in Outlook, SK and together they built a life filled with love and family for sixty years. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and notably a mother, grandmother and great grandmother by proxy to countless others. 

Joyce's life was defined by her unwavering love and commitment to family and community. She was a constant source of support and encouragement to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. She will be deeply missed by everyone who met her, as she had a special way of making everyone feel wrapped and supported in her loving presence. 

She is survived by: her loving husband, Fred C. Harrison; her son, Fred J. Harrison (Charmain Imbeau); daughter, Debra Schwartz (Jamie Schwartz); grandchildren, Jacci Schwartz, Adam Schwartz (Brooke), Ben Schwartz (Brianne), Kristi Williams (Donnie) and Tyler Schwartz; and great-grandchildren, Madden, Harrison, Jovie, Tessa, Lyric, Alanna, Daigen, Alexa, Emma and Kynzi.

A Celebration of Life for Joyce will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Bexson Construction Prairie Room - Lloydminster Exhibition 5521 - 49 Avenue, Lloydminster, SK.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory for Maidstone Health Complex -  Palliative Care. Our family is deeply grateful for the kindness and outstanding care shown to Joyce by the entire staff at Maidstone Health Complex. Their dedication and compassion meant the world to us. 

Donations Payable to:
Twin Rivers Health Care Foundation - Maidstone Health Complex
Box 587
Lashburn, Saskatchewan
S0M 1H0