Obituary of Lisa Van Koughnett

The family of Lisa Van Koughnett of Yorkton, sadly announce her passing on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was 46 years of age.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre.

The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m. also from Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre.

CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.

A Private family interment will take place in the Praireview Columbarium, Yorkton Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations in memory of Lisa Van Koughnett may be made towards an education fund for Lisa's children as gifts of remembrance.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home and Cremation Care.

Lisa Van Koughnett was born on November 20, 1977, in Assiniboia, SK, to Gordon and Joan (Baumung-Voght) Walker. She grew up in Bredenbury and attended school there. Following high school, Lisa began working on her first Early Childhood Education degree.

In 2002, Lisa met the love of her life, Allan Van Koughnett, when they both attended Dayspring Fellowship Church. Lisa and Allan were united in marriage in 2003. Together they raised their three children Sarah, Leah, and Matthew in Yorkton.

Lisa continued working in Early Childhood Education and owned and operated her own home daycare. She also worked at Accent on Kids, SIGN, and later as an Education Assistant with Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division.

Lisa loved her family deeply. She would give the world to them if she could. Holidays were extremely important to her. Lisa made every holiday the best for her family and had amazing traditions. She meticulously planned every holiday meal and every birthday with love and care. She loved watching movies with her children. She was a loving and devoted mother.

Lisa’s love for life and people carried over into her friendships. She was always available for coffee, dinners, and outings with her friends. She welcomed new people with open arms. Lisa loved deeply. Lisa’s faith in God was very important to her. Lisa desired to share her faith with everyone. She shared any moment she got and wasn’t ashamed of the gospel and what Jesus did for her on the cross. She believed in a loving God who forgives and heals.

Lisa is predeceased by her mom, Joan Baumung-Voght and her grandmother, Alvina Baumung.

Lisa is survived by her husband Allan; children Sarah, Leah, and Matthew; father Gordon Walker; siblings Tracy Walker, Debra Walker, Kimberly Ritco (Darcy), Wayne Walker (Kayla), and Kelly Walker; many nieces and nephews; as well as all of her many friends.