Lois Joan Backus Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lois Joan Backus of Three Oaks, Michigan, born in Niles, Michigan, who passed away on October 10, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emmett Pitchford and Magles Pitchford; her husband Melvin John Backus, Sr.; her sons, Melvin John Backus, Jr. and Allen Backus; her son-in-law Alan Morse; and her siblings, Phyllis Fisher, Bonnie Phillipi, Larry Phillipi and Darrell Phillipi.
She is survived by: her daughter Joyce Yech (Jim) of Bridgman; her grandchildren, Erica Morse (David Boddorf) of Michigan City, David Morse of Michigan City, Dustin Backus (Emily Horvath) of Buchanan, Dana Kittleson (Kevin) of Crystal Falls, Cody Backus (Justine) of South Bend and Kyle Backus (Mindy) of Three Oaks; her stepgranddaughter Tracy Doyle (John); her great grandchildren, Lauren, Ruger, Browning, Ellie, Bella, Presley, Kinsley, Brynn, Cole, Garrett, Reed and Ana; her sister Lori Blake (Ed) of Buchanan; her siblings-in-law, Ursula Phillipi of Buchanan and Leo Backus of Niles; and her daughter-in-law Angela Backus of Three Oaks. She is also survived by six step-great grandchildren.
The family prefers contributions in memory of Lois be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Sawyer, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125 or Caring Circle Hospice, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.
