Vickie L. Backes

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Vickie L. Backes

Vickie Backes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home - Alma on Mar. 20, 2024.

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Vickie L. Backes, age 77 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Alma, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Green Acres Assisted Living. She was born March 15, 1947, in Alma, the daughter of George and Donna (Orwig) Backes. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing. Vickie worked as a nurse and was the administrator at Arbor Grove Assisted Living for several years. She retired from Davenport College, where she taught CNA classes. She was an avid Detroit Tiger's fan and enjoyed making cards and scrapbooks.
Vickie is survived by her daughters, Lori (Scott Barr) Erskine, Heather (Trevor) Schaeffer; five grandchildren, Arron (Bridgett) Erskine, Derek (Meg) Erskine, Jacob Erskine, Taylor Stahl, Madison (Zach Trgina) Lamentola; five great-grandchildren, Ar'Leenah, Eleanor, Cathryn, Caylin, Carlee; a sister Sandra (Phil) Foster; and a brother, Michael (Nancy) Backes.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Pamela Backes.
Per Vickie's wishes cremation has taken place with a private family interment to be held at Chapel Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma.
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