WALTER DOBERSTEIN

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WALTER DOBERSTEIN December 5, 1936 - October 7, 2007 Walter Doberstein of Grahamdale, Manitoba passed away on October 7, 2007 peacefully, but suddenly with his family by his side. Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Claire. Father to sons, Jeff (Brenda) and Todd (Louise); granddaughters, Janelle and Shannon; special furry little friends, Ginger and Malibu; brothers, Art (Vi) and Herb (Lorna); sisters, Lydia (Paul) and Emma (Cecil); sister-in-law Ruth; also numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Walter was predeceased by his parents, Rudolf and Olga (nee Minke); sisters, Erica and Helen; brothers, Leo, Kurt and twins in infancy. Walter died doing the things he loved and that was playing the guitar and singing for his friends and family. He was patient, humble, loving, gentle, giving and caring. A family viewing will be held on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Grahamdale Community Hall, with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Interment will follow at the Grahamdale Community Cemetery. Special thanks to the Springfield Paramedics, Oakbank RCMP, as well as the emergency staff of Concordia Hospital who tried to help us save Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Walter's memory to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lakeshore Hospital Guild. Dad will be forever and sadly missed. Sweet Dreams Dad, we love you. Arrangement Entrusted To ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-866-293-4951

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 11, 2007