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David Popoff Obituary
David (Paul) Popoff was born to Paul (Michael) Popoff and Mary (Tolmachoff) Popoff on December 6, 1921, in Glendale, Arizona. At the age of 91, while in the care of Hospice of the Valley, Dave died peacefully at his home in Phoenix on April 22, 2013, surrounded by his loved ones. Dave survived all of his immediate family; his sister, Anne Babashoff and 5 brothers, John, Mike, Alex, Peter and Morris. Dave's parents immigrated from Russia in 1912, the same year that Arizona became a state. They soon established a farm on 75th Avenue in Glendale, Arizona. He worked the farm with his Father. His mother died in 1963 and in the early 1980's, Dave cared for his elderly Father. A few years after his Father's death, Dave sold the farm and moved to his new home in Phoenix in 1983 where he remained for 30 years. His farming abilities were transferred to gardening and thoroughbred horses. Dave is cherished by many friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. He has always been an inspiration to many, lived his life in integrity and will be greatly missed by all that know him. Services will be at Menke Funeral Home on Saturday, April 27, at 10am (preceded by viewing at 9am). Burial will be at 11am at the Russian Molokan Cemetery on 75th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona.
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Scott Popoff
April 20, 2024
Every time this reminder shows up I review it and I am thankful for the little time we had. He was always so nice to me and just seemed very happy. I wish that we had this same posting ability for my grandfather John. Such a nice reminder and I miss him so much. I hope he is proud of me. I will see them in heaven one day.
Lizabeth Popoff
November 21, 2023
Uncle Dave,
How I miss the old days at the farm on 75th Avenue. Those were the best days of my life. Me and Manya following you down the lane while you irrigated the field.
Scott popoff
May 3, 2013
Great Man.
Wish is new him better.
Scott Popoff
Paul Popoff
April 26, 2013
Uncle Dave you will be missed by everyone.
Jackie Popoff
April 26, 2013
You will Always be in my Thoughts and In my Heart..Now and Forever Uncle Dave!
Now rest in the Loving arms of our Family and Be with God!!
Love you!!
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