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Hazel Backer Obituary

BACKER, Hazel Veronica 83, of Holiday, FL, died Friday, April 18 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey, FL. Hazel was born in Elizabeth, NJ and came to Florida in July, 1979. She was a retired registered nurse, a member of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Terry; her son, Bob (Janice) Backer of Jacksonville, FL; her daughter, Kathy (Rob) Wintersgill of New Port Richey, FL and 4 grandchildren: William Backer of St. Petersburg, FL; Shannon (David) Tuell of Knoxville, TN; Sean and Colleen Wintersgill of New Port Richey, FL. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am, Friday, April 25 at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey (6561 Circle Blvd, NPR 34652--727-849-4210) with Mickey Burroughs officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any hospice.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Apr. 23, 2008.

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Barbara Gee

April 25, 2008

William:

I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.

Jami Moses and Family

April 25, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you through this unfortunate loss.

Cheryl DiIorio

April 24, 2008

My prayers are with you and yours. Sorry I can not attend the services tomorrow but my heart is with you and yours.

Deborah Roll-Hauser

April 24, 2008

I am sorry to hear about Aunt Hazel. please except our sympathy.
We love you.

Veronica Hinkle

April 24, 2008

Uncle Terry, I'm sorry about the passing of Aunt Hazel. We're unable to attend the memorial. All of my love and sympathies.

Janet McMurtry

April 24, 2008

"Aunt Hazel"...was our family communicater. She kept all of us so informed when she sent us birthday cards, anniversary cards, Christmas cards. She Never forgot to acknowledge any of our special dates!
A wonderful lady...she is already missed!

Love, Janet

Cynthia Wintersgill

April 24, 2008

I had the pleasure of knowing Hazel for many years. She was one of the most caring people I have ever known. My heart goes out to her family, she loved them so much. I also will miss her.

Jennifer Bunker

April 23, 2008

Thinking of You
Wishing you hope
in the midst of sorrow,
comfort in the midst of pain.

With Heartfelt Sympathy

Jennifer Bunker and family

Jerry and Sue Garstka

April 23, 2008

Deepest sympathy with our love and prayers.

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