Nellie was born at the Galt Hospital in Lethbridge July 10, 1931 to Cornelis and Gertruida Dogterom. She was raised on the family farm near Lethbridge until 1948 when the family moved into the city.
Nellie married her high school sweetheart and best friend, George in August 1952.
Besides her devoted husband of 64 years, Nellie is survived by her daughter; and two sons; her grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Nellie was predeceased by her parents: Cornelis and Gertruida Dogterom (nee Van Lith), brothers: Jack, Roy and Bob Dogterom, her beloved daughter Laurin Mann, and grandson Matthew Logan.
A Celebration of Nellie's Life held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (Calgary Office), 119 14 St. NW #200, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6.
Source:
Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
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Nellie was born at the Galt Hospital in Lethbridge July 10, 1931 to Cornelis and Gertruida Dogterom. She was raised on the family farm near Lethbridge until 1948 when the family moved into the city.
Nellie married her high school sweetheart and best friend, George in August 1952.
Besides her devoted husband of 64 years, Nellie is survived by her daughter; and two sons; her grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Nellie was predeceased by her parents: Cornelis and Gertruida Dogterom (nee Van Lith), brothers: Jack, Roy and Bob Dogterom, her beloved daughter Laurin Mann, and grandson Matthew Logan.
A Celebration of Nellie's Life held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (Calgary Office), 119 14 St. NW #200, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6.
Source:
Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
Obituary notice excerpt
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