Popzi Bushway Logan , 84, died at her home in Norwich, Vt.,
Friday morning, April 3, 2009. Popzi was born March 9, 1925, in
Cambridge, Mass., and grew up in Massachusetts and St.
Johnsbury, Vt. The name Popzi was lovingly rendered to her by
her two older brothers. She graduated from St. Johnsbury
Academy. Subsequently she attended nursing school at Mt.
Auburn Hospital in Cambridge and practiced as a Registered
Nurse for several years. She was married to Dr. Red Logan, a
local dentist, in 1948. The couple moved to Norwich in 1957
where the family has made a home for the past 52 years. Popzi
was active in Norwich community life for many years. She was
particularly instrumental in developing the Norwich Christmas
pageant. She was very active in the Women's Guild at St.
Barnabas Church and worked tirelessly on other events including
the Norwich Book Fair. She was a member of the Norwich
Women's Club and was a board member of the Brookhaven
School for Boys in Chelsea, Vt. She was an avid sports fan,
especially her Boston Red Sox, and she loved professional
tennis. Most important in her life were her children, grandchildren
and her beloved cats. She was predeceased by her husband
Red, her son David Bushway Logan and a brother Collin
Bushway. Popzi leaves a son Dr. Mark E. Logan of Rutland and
his partner Kelly Sweck, both of Rutland, Vt., a daughter Amy
Logan of Hanover and her husband Doug Lantz, grandchildren
Jesse Logan, Sarah Logan, Alison Logan, Samuel Logan,
Lyndsay Leach and Ryan Leach, D.J. Lantz, a brother Alan
Bushway of Concord, N.H., as well as nieces and nephews. A
graveside service will be held in the Hilltop Cemetery in Norwich
Tuesday at 2 p.m. followed by a reception at the Hanover Inn for
family and friends. Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct. has
been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the St. Barnabas Church, PO Box
306, Norwich, VT 05055, the Green Mountain Club, 4711
Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677 or the, VNA
and Hospice of VT and NH, P.O. Box 976, White River Junction, VT 05001.
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