Edwin Leroy Dover

Edwin Leroy Dover, husband of Louella Marie Dover and eldest son of the Rev. Edwin and Carrie (Burnett) Dover, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, of pancreatic cancer.

Leroy was born in Great Falls on Nov. 15, 1931. He graduated from Chinook High School. While attending college at Rocky Mountain College for his Bachelor's of Science degree in chemistry, Leroy met the love of his life, Louella Hansen. They were married on Aug. 31, 1951, and to this union was born their sons Lewin (Jan), Lance (Rose), and Leslie (Gerry) and daughter Lorrie (Donald) Maxwell.

He received his Master's degree from Stanford University in 1962. Leroy taught for 43 years and finished his career teaching high school chemistry and driver's training at Billings West High School.

Following his retirement, Leroy and Louella made their home in Polson. Leroy's delights included sharing his love of Flathead Lake with his many family and friends and anyone standing on the dock in need of a boat ride. Leroy's interest in genealogy led to his organizing of the 2003 Dover Rendezvous held at Buffalo where his grandparents homesteaded. Family members from all over the United States came to meet and connect.

Besides Leroy's loving wife Louella and children, he is survived by his siblings Carol (Robert) Lind, Larry Dover, David (Mildred) Dover, and Carwin (Theone) Dover, his grandchildren Thomas, Garrett, Anna, Quinn, and Joseph, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents.

We wish to thank Dr. Gorman, Dr. Speckart, and the staffs at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson and St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula for their loving care of Leroy.

Services to be held today, Thursday, June 22, 10 a.m., at United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave, Polson. A reception will be held at the church following committal.

Memorials may be given to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.