Obituary of Annette Popoff

Annette Popoff 1928 – 2015 Annette Popoff, of Saskatoon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Stensrud Lodge Nursing Home at the age of eighty seven. Annette was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Polly Popoff (Blaine Lake), her two brothers, Nick and Sam Popoff and her husband John J. Popoff originally from Appledale B.C. Annette is survived by her children: her son, Jim (Ann) Popoff of Florida, U.S.A., Jim’s son Lev (Barb) Popoff and their children Alek, Mikah and Lucas of Saskatoon; her daughter Christine (Nick) Todd and their daughter Catherine (Evan) Todd - McCoy of Saskatoon; her daughter Patty (Harry) Serwotki of Saskatoon; her sister-in-law Lillian (George) Ozeroff of Appledale, B.C., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Annette was born on August 10, 1928 at the farm home overlooking the North Saskatchewan River, which has since been designated as a National Heritage Site: The National Historical Doukhobor Dugout Site. As a child growing up on the farm, she attended Ospennia School. Upon graduating from high school, Annette trained to be a nurse at St. Paul’s School of Nursing in Saskatoon, and graduated as an R.N. in 1949. She worked at Hafford Hospital and on a summer trip picking fruit in British Columbia, she met John Popoff of Appledale, B.C. They were married in 1951 and settled in Saskatoon. Annette worked at St. Paul’s Hospital for most of her married life and then at St. Ann’s Nursing Home. John and Annette raised three children: Jim, Christine and Patty. John passed away suddenly just before Annette took her retirement. Annette was involved in the community as a member of the Saskatoon Doukhobor Society. She was an active participant in the Doukhobor Choir, attending events and singing at funerals. She volunteered at the Doukhobor Bread Baking Booth at the Exhibition for many years. Annette was a proud Alumnus of St. Paul’s Hospital and participated as a member of the Honour Guard at Alumni events and funerals. Upon her retirement , she traveled extensively to Cuba, Alaska, the Maritime provinces, Las Vegas, Alberta, British Columbia, Florida and Hawaii. She became a talented visual artist taking classes in Saskatoon and Alberta. Annette won many first place ribbons for paintings she entered at the Saskatoon Exhibition. Through the years, Annette met many former patients who expressed gratitude for the care she had given them. She maintained many friendships from her years at Ospennia School, and valued the life long friendships she had developed through Nurses’ Training and through marriage. But, to Annette, her family was of primary importance and she took pride in their careers. She is deeply loved and will be forever missed. Thank you to all the staff at Stensrud Lodge for caring for Mom, and making a home for her. Thank you Dr. Harrington for your care for Mom through the years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stensrud Lodge in Annette’s name