Obituary: Elizabeth (Liz) Backes

by Special to the Herald Times on August 30, 2015

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Elizabeth (Liz) Irene Backes, our beloved mom, grandma (momma) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Meeker, Colo.

Liz was born July 29, 1941, in Pawhuska, Okla. When Liz was a young girl, she and her family moved to Hayden, Colo.,where she grew up and was educated.
In 1960, Liz met the love of her life, Alfred Backes, and they were married in October of that year.
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Karan curtis
June 21, 2016 at 7:25 pm

Hey Karen sorry to learn of your mother contact me if you can! Can’t wait