Dr. Frances Blok Popovich

Dr. Frances Blok Popovich, age 90, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 19, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, A. Harold and her sister, Barbara Visser. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, David Popovich, Jim and Brenda Popovich, Annette and Todd Blakeslee, Philip and Danae Popovich; ten grandchildren; siblings, Arie Blok, Bill and Irma Blok, Pauline GeBuys, Art and Karen Blok, Tony and Diane Blok; and many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.  Fran devoted her life to translating the Bible among the Maxakali tribe in Brazil and training the next generation of Bible translators. Fran was also the author of several books. Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 24th, 2 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Kentwood) 4646 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, with Dr. Joel Beeke officiating. Interment Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Wycliffe Bible Translators.

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April 20, 2021 1:40pm
Bonjour. J'apprends avec tristesse le décès de Frances Popovich. Je l'ai connue ainsi que son mari Harold dans la tribu Maxakali, lorsque je travaillais à la FUNAI de Gov. Valadares, dans l'État du Minas Gerais au Brésil. Mes sincères condoléances pour sa disparition. J'avais Frances et Harold en grande estime. J'ai une photo sur l'aire indigène où Frances apparaît. Si cela vous intéresse, je peux vous l'envoyer. De beaux souvenirs de ce couple si spécia, si généreux ! Bien sincèrement, Conceição Coelho

- Maria da Conceição Coelho Ferreira

August 23, 2019 11:16am
I enjoyed reading Fran's books about her and Harold's herculean efforts to minister to the Maxacali tribe in Brazil. Our family supported them for many years. Our sympathy to the entire family.

- Richard and Joy Visser




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