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POPP, Fred Carl

February 1, 1926 — April 2, 2015

Passed away in the arms of his beloved wife of 60 years, Norma, with many loved ones at his side. Born February 1, 1926, in Waldron, Saskatchewan, he left us on April 2, 2015.

Fred and his siblings, grew up at the family home just outside of, West Kelowna (Westbank) in an area off Popp Road.

Sadly, predeceased by parents, Manuel and Anne Popp, brother, Elmer , sister Wilma and her husband, George Wallbank, sister Florence (Cook) and her husband, James, sister Ruby (Wall), brother Richard and his wife, Kay, brother-in-law Ron Bennett.

Survived by his loving wife, Norma, daughter Diana (Dave Crosby) grandchildren Clayton (Natasha) and Taylor (Dana) Coulthard; son David, son Dale (Shauna) grandchildren Jarrod (Rosie) and Carlyn; daughter Debra (Raymond Fosbery) grandchildren Chloe and Addison. Also survived by brother, Ken (Doreen), brother Art (Barbara), sister Betty (Lyle Tillotson),sister Dorothy Bennett and brother Jim (Bev), sister-in-law Elizabeth (Helmut Mitchell), brother-in-law Terry (Pat) Chaplin, brother-in-law John Wall, as well as numerous other cherished family members and friends.

Throughout his life, horses played an important role. As a young boy with his brother, Elmer, he cowboyed in the Chilcoutin. Fred began his logging career, skidding logs with a team of horses, continued by operating heavy-duty equipment in the bush, building roads and skid trails with an exceptional eye to detail. He continued his career as a logger, in the many logging trucks he drove.

For enjoyment, he fished the mountain lakes; listened to and sang songs and ballads; loved a joke or two and dancing with Norma. During retirement, the two of them enjoyed travelling, socializing at the Sun Village clubhouse and family gatherings.

Fred’s memorial service will take place at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, BC, on April 11, 2015 at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests donations be made in Fred’s name, to either; The Lung Association of British Columbia, 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 2K2 www.bc.lung.ca or Alzheimer Society of B.C., Suite 307-1664 Richter Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 8N3.   For those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down this page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

Service
April 11, 2015 at 4 pm

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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The Lung Association of British Columbia, 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 2K2 or Alzheimer Society of B.C., Suite 307-1664 Richter Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 8N3, www.bc.lung.ca

 


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The service for POPP, Fred Carl is scheduled for April 11, 2015 at 4 pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Road

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Condolences

  • DARREN MCCLELLAND says:

    My deepest condolences to the Popp family..My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Darren

  • Jim Spencer says:

    My condolences go out to the Popp family RIP Fred

  • Doreen Davies says:

    My condolences goes out to the Popp Family.
    Doreen ( Jonsson) Davies.

  • Hugh McClelland says:

    I have fond memories of riding my bike down to the mill to catch a lift up to the bush in one of the logging trucks.
    Fred was my favorite driver. He had great stories and time for us kids.
    He will be missed by us McClellands.

  • Iris Nielsen says:

    Norma, Debbie and families, I’m sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. He was a great guy and I agree with Hugh. He will be missed by us McClellands. Take care.
    Iris

  • Gary & Gloria Bray says:

    So Sorry to hear of Fred’s passing.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Elena Walker says:

    Dear Norma and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time of Fred’s passing. Elena.

  • Nik Maissen & Frances Kirkpatrick says:

    Our sympathies to the family; Fred was a great neighbour; he watched over our lane very carefully and we always felt safe.
    Frances and Nik

  • Clay and Emi says:

    Very sorry to hear of your fathers passing, Diana. Both Emi and I can sympathize with your loss, and we wish you and your family strength during this difficult time.

  • John & Linda Kerkkonen says:

    Our deepest condolences to the Popp family.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we wish you and your family strength during this difficult time.

  • Aubrey McClelland says:

    I’m very sad to hear of Fred’s passing. I have fond memories of him teaching me to drive logging truck as well as the many other times that I was fortunate enough to enjoy his company. My condolences to the Popp family.

  • Kim McClelland says:

    Norma, I’m sorry to ‘ring in’ at this late date, but I only just found out, living in Port Coquitlam, I’m out of the loop these days. My childhood memories of you and Fred were always big smiles,loving hugs, and just all around great people. I feel like I ‘grew up’ around Fred – he was one of the boys sitting around the kitchen table most Saturday mornings at mom & dad’s house. Dad always had a lot of respect for Fred and true friendship. You have always been two of my favourite people from ‘the old days’. Fred will be missed; big hugs to you and your family. All the best, always ~

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