Obituary of Doreen Popowich

POPOWICH - Doreen Popowich, beloved wife of Walter of Yorkton, formerly of the Brandon School District, south of Kamsack, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Doreen was born on September 1, 1929 at Melfort, Saskatchewan; daughter of Henry and Grace (Groseclose) Croswell. Doreen was raised on a homestead north of Weekes, Saskatchewan. At the age of eighteen she moved to Regina where she became employed with Simpson-Sears. It was in Regina that she met Walter Popowich who she married on February 18, 1950. In April of that year they moved to a mixed farm south of Kamsack, in the Brandon School District. Doreen worked along with Walter for the next 50 years building and expanding their farming operation. In 2000, Doreen and Walter bought a house in Yorkton where they resided during the winter but continued to actively farm in the summer. Doreen's greatest focus in life was the love she held for her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry (1972) and Grace (1986) and her only brother, Dennis (2008). Doreen leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, husband Walter; son Barry (Sherry), daughter Beverly (Myron) Tatarniuk; grandchildren Rebecca (John), Dane, Emily and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Friday, May 29, 2009 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Velda Dahlin of the United Church of Canada officiating. Organist, Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee', 'Amazing Grace', and 'We Shall Go Out With Hope of Resurrection'. Scripture readers were grandchildren Rebecca, Dane & Emily, and son-in-law Myron gave the tribute to Doreen. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Jim Allemeersch, John Shurniak, Myron, Dane & Emily Tatarniuk, and David Tataryn serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 1:30pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery