Gertrude "Trudy" Backus

IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Gertrude “Trudy” Rae Backus died August 15, 2009, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born September 9, 1929, in Barnesdall, Oklahoma, to Fred R. and Goldie Alderdice Davis. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker. She attended schools in Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Idaho, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1947. On December 24, 1952, she married Edward E. Backus in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Major Backus was a career Marine and they lived in many states. In 1965 they adopted a family of seven children. Trudy is survived by her husband, five daughters: Mrs. Aaron (Mary) Foust of San Diego CA, Mrs. Stan (Cheryl) Leonard of Vista, CA, Mrs. Red (Elise) Porter of Carlsbad, CA, Mrs. Brent (Lynette) Martin of Shelley, ID, and Mrs. Eric (Trudi) Stubbs of Escondido, CA, two sons, Paul E. Dorey of Vista, CA, and Dennis A. Backus of Huntland, TN, and one sister, Mrs. Frank (Georga) Kissner of Sandy, OR, and 22 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and mother and one great grandchild. Combined Graveside Memorial Services for Ed and Trudy will be held at 11 a.m. at Ririe-Shelton Cemetery on Saturday, June 25, 2011. All family and friends are invited to attend. --------------------------------------------- Condolence sent online: Roger and Connie Jacobson Ed Roger and I want to express to you and all the family of a Dear Lady Trudy our sympathy, to tell you all our prayers are with you at this time. Roger and Connie Jacobson valerie thompson rivers840@comcast.net To the Backus Family, May each of you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon "swallow up death forever . . . and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) Take care Tony and Vicki Courchaine vickic@ida.net Trudy was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all. We are so sorry for your loss. Tony and Vicki Courchaine

Memorial Graveside Services -- Saturday

11:00 a.m. ,Saturday, June 25, 2011 Ririe-Shelton Cemetery 12463 East 129 North Ririe, ID 83443