LOUIS GEORGE DOGTEROM, of Lethbridge, passed away at the age of 87 years on Saturday, October 4, 2008, after an extended stay in the Chinook Regional Hospital. Louis was the oldest of seven children born to Jacob and Emily Dogterom on December 6, 1920 in Lethbridge. Louis grew up on the family farm east of Lethbridge and went to McLean School. He married Grace Siewert and they had 3 children: Linda (Kevin) Joncas and sons Sean (Leanne) and Darrin (Zsuzsuna) of Calgary; Cheryl (Laurence) Turner and sons Andrew and Evan of Calgary; and Gary of Stony Plain with daughter Katie and son Wyatt. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren. Louis was predeceased by his parents, his brother Hendrik (age 4), brother Raymond and former wife Grace Wurzer. He is survived by his sister Marie Dekeyser, brother Jacob (Irma) of Lethbridge; brother Francis (Fran) of Purple Springs and sister Muriel Zasadny of Lethbridge and many nieces and nephews. In the 1950’s, Louis ran a very productive mixed farming operation east of Lethbridge and was an active member of the Appaloosa Horse Club. He enjoyed playing polo and going on trail ride outings with his family. Louis was a resident of Blue Sky and Golden Acres Lodges for the last several years where he received excellent care. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. A Funeral Service will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Glenn Hobden and Pastor Shirley Hobden officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In memory of Louis, donations may be made to the Lethbridge Shelter, 802-2nd ‘A’ Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta.