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Dorothy D. Backherms
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Dorothy Backherms Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Corinne Dorsey
May 10, 2009
I had the pleasure of serving on the Virginia Board of Nursing with Dorothy for two years and worked with her for another year when I went to work for the Board in 1981. I am saddened to learn of her passing and send sincere sympathy to the family.
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Stephanie
May 10, 2009
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CORRECTION TO THE RESURRECTION MASS TIME
IT IS 12 NOON AT ST. MARY'S
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