Joy Yvonne (Hiskey) Johnston

Joy Yvonne Hiskey Johnston, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2023, at home with her family by her side.

Joy was born on June 21, 1938 to her parents, Ercele A. Hiskey and Clara B Marker Hiskey, at home on 6th Street in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. She attended Holy Rosary Catholic School through 8th grade, O.E. Bell Junior High, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1957.

Following graduation she worked for Tobin Cleaners and then she went to work for Mountain Bell Phone Company for the next 20 years. After retiring from Mountain Bell she worked as a housekeeper, tending children, and as a hotshot at Melaleuca.

In 1958, she met the love of her life, Ralph LeRoy Johnston. They were married on October 30, 1958. Ralph and Joy recently celebrated 65 wonderful years together.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She faithfully served in many callings such as a visiting teacher and the Relief Society President. Her most treasured calling was working in the nursery. She spent many hours at the Humanitarian Center and at home working on quilts and quilt kits.

She was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She took pride in organizing monthly luncheons and visiting with her fellow retirees.

Joy loved quilting, canning, cooking, baking, crocheting, sewing, and spending time with her family. She was always selflessly serving and caring for others.

Joy is survived by her loving husband, Ralph Johnston of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Jean Davidson of Shelley, ID; daughter, Brenda (Todd) Archibald of Saint Anthony, ID, and Bradley (Lana) Johnston of Rigby, ID; 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ercele and Clara, sisters Dorothy and Marian, brother Ercele, daughter Colleen Howard, and grandson Matthew Howard.

The family would like to thank Aspen Home Health and Hospice for the special care she received at the end of her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center, 1415 Northgate Mile, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the Pioneer Ward, 2020 Charlotte Drive, with Bishop Shane Wynn officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the New Sweden Cemetery.