Joan Lila Popkes

Joan Lila Popkes

September 16, 1935 - December 10, 2025

Joan passed away peacefully at the age of 90. She is survived by her girls; Wendy, Kim and Linda, grandsons; Kole Murkin (Brittany), Keith Murkin (Kelsey), and great-granddaughter Malia. She was predeceased by her husband, Doug, and her daughter Debra.

She enjoyed teaching, and loved children. She taught for several years before she and Doug married and started a family. Once all her girls were in school she was back at it. In 1975 she started with her Nursery school, and continued until retiring in 2001. She never tired of spending time with the little ones. 

Her daughters were her pride, her grandsons her joy, and her great granddaughter the apple of her eye. 

Joan enjoyed farm life, gardening, and knitting. She spent countless hours volunteering in Arden and Neepawa, she was very proud of the work she did with the Neepawa Medical Clinic committee and the results of that work. 

Moving to Neepawa made her life much easier, she so enjoyed coffee with her neighbors every morning, and her gardening. 

This last year was very difficult, with several moves and declining health, but having her family close by made her so happy. 

Rest in peace, the journey is complete. 

A very special thanks to the staff at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home, for their care and compassion. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic or to a charity of your choice.

Cremation has taken place, and internment will be a private family event in the spring.