Dolly Backman November 7, 1916 - August 12, 2012 Dolly Backman, late of Estevan, Sask. passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the age of 95 years. Dolly was predeceased by her husband Roy; daughter Cathy; parents, Gus and Mae Gesell; all of her siblings, Tillie Sanderson, Rose Gesell, Ed Gesell, Helen Gent, Klara Lee, Emilie Backman and Ruth Fiest; and son-in-law Gerry Arndt. She is survived by her daughter, Donna; son, Lyle (Trudi) and Lisa May and Ryan and Devan Wiancko; sisters-in-law, Lilly Berger and Elsa Dallin; and all of the incredible nieces and nephews - you know who you are! Mom's 95 years were defined by an amazing strength, energy and zest for life. These traits were well demonstrated in all of her endeavours: wife and mother, teacher and librarian, and above all, a mentor and great example to all. Mom's indomitable spirit and infectious laugh embraced all of her many and varied interests, including her beloved family, reading books, food, music, crafts, nature, her church and her many great friends. Mom, yours was a life well lived! Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those so wishing may make donations to Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, in Dolly's memory. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
