Ava Backus

Ava Belle Tyler Backus 91 formerly of Highlandtown in Baltimore, MD, died Thursday April 29, 2010 at North Hampton Manor where she had been a resident for six years. She was the Loving wife of the late Charles V. Backus who passed away in 1976. They were married June 28, 1936. She was born January 28, 1919 in Baltimore MD She was the youngest of seven children to the late James Underwood Tyler and the late Mary Shockley Tyler. Mrs. Backus was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Calvary Methodist and Highlandtown Methodist Churches in Baltimore. She was very active in the churches’ Women’s Society and choirs. She enjoyed Fishing and loved her trips to Florida to fish with her brother. She was a warm and loving person with a big smile and quick wit for everyone. Surviving her are Son Charles J. Backus and wife Geri of Valdosta, GA, Daughter Mary B. Chucoski and husband Frank of Oklahoma City, OK, Daughter Nancy Casler of Spring Grove, PA Daughter Debbie Chance and husband Don of Mt. Airy. 7 Grandchildren Bruce Chucoski, Donna Huber, Mary Ava Ables, Patricia Casler, Lisa Barras, Cindy Chucoski and Shannon Estes 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Backus was preceded in death by her siblings: Laura Warfield, Martha Chenowith, Lula Cornelius, Rufus Tyler, Cecil Arthur and James Tyler. Funeral Services will take place Tuesday 11 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784. Interment will be in Gardens of Faith Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 (www.jdrf.com) or the Activities Department of Northhampton Manor, 200 E. 16th St. Frederick MD 21701.
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