Obituary of Walter Popowich

Walter Popowich was born on November 14, 1929 in the Wroxton District, Saskatchewan; son of Harry and Nettie (Dubnyk) Popowich. Walter was raised on a farm north of Wroxton and attended Jarema School. At the age of seventeen he moved to Regina to study auto mechanics. It was in Regina that he met Doreen Croswell who he married on February 18, 1950. In April of that year they moved to a mixed farm south of Kamsack, in the Brandon School District. Walter spent the next 50 years building and expanding their farming operation. In 2000, Walter and Doreen bought a house in Yorkton where they resided during the winter but continued to actively farm in the summer until recently. Walter had a passion for his farm, fishing, and above all deeply loved his family. Walter passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his home. He was predeceased by his wife Doreen (2009), his parents Harry and Nettie, his brother Bill, and sister Violet Tesarowski; a niece Donna, & a nephew Daryl. Walter leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, son Barry (Sherry) of Saskatoon, daughter Beverly (Myron) Tatarniuk of Yorkton; grandchildren Rebecca (John), Dane (Casey), Emily (Micah); great-grandchildren Grace and Carolyn; sister Julie; brothers Elmer and Ron; and, nephews and nieces. The funeral service was held on Friday, September 14, 2018 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day, CFC officiating. Son-in-law Myron Tatarniuk gave the eulogy. Songs played were 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and 'River Road'. Grandchildren participated, Emily sang 'The Rose', and Rebecca & Dane recited the Farmers Creed. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Dane Tatarniuk, John Shurniak, Dale Tesarowski, Jim Allemeersch, Harry Malayney and David Tataryn serving as the casketbearers. Memorials may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Information Yorkton City Cemetery Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery