Obituary of Bernice Margaret Backer

Bernice (Bea) Mary Margaret Backer of Calgary passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at the age of 83 years. Bea is survived by her children and their families, Robert, Stanley and Joyce; her sisters Norah, Doris and Francis; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and her nieces and nephews in England and Scotland . Bea will be remembered by many friends in the United States, as well as many colleagues in the United States Marine Corps. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive SW) on Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. In living memory of Bea Backer, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.