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Donald Popadince Obituary
Born March 13, 1935 in Hamtramck, MI. to Anna & Michael Popadince. The youngest of three. Don passed on Nov. 1, 2010.. Don & wife Mary Kay married on March 15, 1958. Parents of 5 children. Donald George II, Carrie Ann (Popadince)Waltman, Douglas David(Andrea) & Dwight. His biggest smiles were for granddaughters Kara & Alicia. Don was an independent business owner of Don's Place for over 40 years. His specialty was VW's & he was known as Don Beatle or Doctor Don for his ability to diagnose any problems. His sons continue to run the business in Mesa, AZ. (German Motors). Don was prede ceased by his parents & his brothers Joseph & Jack. Family requests Hospice of the Valley be the recipient of any memorial donations in Don's name. A "Celebration of Life" will be held at the home of Dave & Andrea Popadince on Saturday, Nov. 6th.
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for Donald Popadince
December 1, 2010
don was my friend through detroity we ate his fish together he was there for me yesterday i sat on the backseat of his blue ford van he leaves a part of himself to think of every day so maney things to tell rember and share george and dwite hi
ken kelly
Albert/Jennifer Noyer
December 1, 2010
Don was our "Beetle Man" in Detroit. We offer our sincere sympathy to Mary Kay and his family on his passing.
Sharon Long
November 6, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy to you all. He was by far the greatest brother-in-law in the world. My life would have not been the same without him.
All my love, Sharon
Randy Roberts
November 6, 2010
I never had a chance to meet your father, if he was anything like you I know he would have been a good friend.
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Tom & Emily Garippa
November 6, 2010
Dear Carrieanne:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family. Tom and I have lost both our mothers and both of our fathers- so, we know just how hard this is. Our condolences to you, and your family,
Tom and Emily
Lindy Wisdom
November 6, 2010
Dear Carrieanne, Joe and I know what it is to lose a beloved father. You have our deepest sympathy and we send our condolences to you and your family. Lindy
Carrie with Dad, Thanksgiving 2007
Leanne Pacek
November 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary Kay and your family through this difficult time. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to meet and spend time with you and Don, he was a sweet man.
Much love,
Leanne Pacek
Renee Pacek
November 5, 2010
Dear Mary Kay...
I am so sorry to hear about Don. Leanne called to tell me and I would like you to know that I send my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I remember being with you and Don and all your family when we had our enjoyable Thanksgiving together in 1997 when I first came back to Arizona. May God bless you always.
Renee Pacek
Mary Kay Popadince
November 5, 2010
You were and always will be the "Light In My Life'. The world was a better place because of you. I miss you already.
Forever,
"Sweet P"
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