Isla Ruth Popejoy, 85, of LaPorte, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte.
She was born May 17, 1929, in Holland, MI, to Anthony and Grace (Hults) Dozeman.
Isla was a member of The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte. She loved to play bridge, was a member of an antique club called the Questers, and was an active member of Tri Kappa. Isla was a beautician for many years and enjoyed golf, singing in the church choir, and the holidays, especially Christmas.
On Aug. 12, 1949, in Holland, MI, she married her beloved husband, Gerald Popejoy, who survives.
Also surviving are her daughter, Michelle Lynn (Greg) Gardner of LaPorte; brother, Alvin Dozeman of Holland, MI; five grandchildren, Sarah and Kylie Popejoy, Jennifer Gardner-Lyden, Emily Hersom and Jonathan Gardner; and five great-grandchildren, Ruthie, Lucy, Carson, Emma and Olivia.
Preceding her in death were her parents and son, Michael Scott Popejoy, who passed on Aug. 18, 2012.
A funeral celebrating her life will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 3 p.m. until the service. Burial will take place at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240, In Memory of Isla Ruth Popejoy.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.