Obituary of Brenda Martha Popoff

POPOFF - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brenda Martha Popoff (nee Krasowski) on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 65 years. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Brenda passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Brenda was born on March 18, 1956 and was the second oldest of eleven children born to Borden and Eleanor Krasowski. Growing up on the family farm, she graduated from the Yorkton Regional High School in 1974 and in the years following, gained employment at the Yorkton Land Titles Office. Brenda met Rick in 1976 and they were married on November 12th, 1981. Passion and pride were at the root of everything Brenda set out to do throughout her lifetime. Brenda enjoyed staying at home raising her and Rick's three daughters until she returned to school in 1998 to complete an office education and medical terminology course through the Yorkton Parkland College. Shortly thereafter, Brenda returned to the workforce as the administrative assistant for various businesses, including several years at RE/Max Blue Chip Realty. Brenda spent the last 19 years working at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre as a finance assistant in the business office, a job she thoroughly enjoyed…that is, until the installation of the new parking system that never seemed to work quite right. She especially appreciated her supervisor Deb, her wonderful coworkers, and the volunteers at the gift shop where she regularly stopped in for her afternoon coffee and to browse through the cart of used books searching for a hidden gem to purchase for herself or her daughters. Brenda's greatest joy could be found in her family, especially in her love for her grandsons Mason and Ashton. She loved any time spent with them and was present at all school concerts, sporting events and special days. Brenda's love for her family and memory will live on in the stories they will share, including the special meals and treats they enjoyed together as a family such as fresh baked bread, waffles on Sunday mornings, fresh pan fries, homemade wontons, or pizza tarts at Christmas time. When Brenda wasn't busy in the kitchen, you could find her enjoying the outdoors. Rick and Brenda spent their weekends together quadding, ice fishing, picking berries and mushrooms or gathering firewood. Brenda was also known for her incredible gardening skills, generously supplying the surrounding neighbourhood with the fruits (and vegetables!) of her labour. Brenda also loved spending time with friends, going for coffee or supper whenever time allowed. Brenda was of Catholic faith and enjoyed attending church services at St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Parish in Yorkton, especially at Christmas time. She was generous in her love and caring for others, often putting the needs of everyone else before her own and there to help in any way possible, usually without being asked. She leaves a legacy of perseverance through hard times, quick laughter to always lighten the mood, a strong dislike for washing dishes, and a love unlike any other. She never dwelled long in sad situations or trying times and would want her life to be celebrated forever with stories of laughter and love over a good cup of coffee and something sweet. Brenda is lovingly remembered by Rick, her husband of nearly 40 years; daughters Chantel (Craig) of Kelowna, BC; Amanda (Kyle) of Fort Qu'Appelle and son Ashton; Kelsey (Mark) of Yorkton and son Mason; parents Borden and Eleanor Krasowski of Willowbrook; sisters Arlene (Eugene) Osicki of Melville; Joanne (Nick) Smutt of Willowbrook; Dianne (Bradley) Schwitzer of Yorkton; Gwen (Garnet) Schick of Melville; Sandy (Vince) Somogyi of Willowbrook; Debbie (Garth) Greiner of Yorkton; brothers Greg (Karen) Krasowski of Red Deer, AB; Terry (Marlene) Krasowski of Red Deer, AB; Craig (Tracy) Krasowski of Yorkton; sisters-in-law Beverly Krasowski; Laura (Blaine) Duchesne of Thompson, MB; Thelma (Tom) Yuille of Vancouver Island, BC; Mildred (Jack) Popoff of Yorkton; Ellen (Rick) Riehl of Durban, MB; brother-in-law Larry (Lori) Popoff of Benito, MB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Brenda was predeceased by her brother John Krasowski, father-in-law Bill Popoff and mother-in-law Florence Popoff. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day, Certified Celebrant, officiating. Words of remembrance were given by Chantel Popoff. Musical selections played were "Jealous of The Angels" by Donna Taggart and "Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw. The urn bearers were Brenda's grandsons, Mason Andrade and Ashton Pfeifer Brenda's family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the staff of 1st West at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre for the exceptional care provided to her during her short time there. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Brenda's name to the Yorkton Regional Health Centre for Palliative Care - 41 Betts Avenue, Yorkton, SK S3N 1M1. Condolences may by left for the family at www.baileysfunaerlhome.com. Service Details. 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