Gertrude "Trudy" Backus

TRUDY BACKUS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Gertrude “Trudy” Rae Backus died August 15, 2009 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born on 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 form 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. There will be a cremation and no services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------- 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