Lillian Esther Popp

Lillian Popp, 85, of South Haven, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, July 20, 2014 with her family at her side. Lillian was born in South Haven on April 5, 1929, to Lester and Hazel Richards.

Lillian graduated from South Haven High School in 1947 and married Norman Popp on Nov. 25, 1950 in South Haven.

Lillian really enjoyed the family gatherings with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her greatest joy came from being with her family at any occasion. Some of Lillian’s happiest moments in life came from the many family vacations and cruises’, attending grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting events, volunteering at the Van Buren County Youth Fair for 43 years and her love for cats. Lillian also enjoyed being an election inspector for South Haven Township for many years.

Lillian is survived by her husband, Norman; a son: Dale Popp;  three daughters:  Sandra (DeWayne) Lents,  Christine Westerfield and  Deborah (Tracy) Burrows,  all from South Haven; 6 grandchildren: Jason and Jamie Popp, Sarah (Brian) Sholes,  Cory and Casey Burrows, Matt (Kate) Lents; 2 great-grandchildren: Tyler and Noah Sholes;  her brother: Raymond Richards of South Haven and sister: Marian (Lester ) Kuhn of Bangor.

 She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Kathryn Barth; daughter-in-law, Sandi Popp.

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home in South Haven. Funeral services will follow visitation at 2:30 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Jeffrey S. Dick officiating. Lillian will be laid to rest at Monk Cemetery in Geneva Township.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Van Buren County Youth Fair or South Haven’s Hospice at Home.