Lisa Backman

Obituary of Lisa A. Backman Dollar BayLisa A. (Don) Backman, 51, a resident of Dollar Bay passed away peacefully Monday May 30, 2016, at UP Health Systems - Marquette.She was born on March 2, 1965, in Hancock a daughter of the late Art and Marion (Harvey) Erickson. Lisa was raised in #2 Location and attended the Houghton Schools and was proud to have received her GED.She had worked as a flag person in the summers for Siler Contracting and Bacco Contracting for a number of years. For the past 10 years, she has worked for the Food Service Department at Michigan Technological University.On February 17, 2006, she was united in marriage to Don Backman. She had resided in Houghton and since her marriage to Don in Dollar Bay.Preceding her in death were her son Mitchell McGlathery, her parents, her sisters, Tracy and Tammy.Surviving are: Her husband: Don Backman of Dollar BayHer daughter: Crystal (Steve) Hoover of Weston, WI Her grandchildren: Cass, Brendan and EveHer sisters: Debbie (Dave) Swetich of Baltic Lori (Clark) Korpela of Hancock Darlene Erickson of Lower Michigan Numerous nieces, nephews and cousinsHer special friends: Mary Brouillette-Kirkish of Dollar Bay Sherry Strack of DodgevilleTrish Joyal of Dollar BayAs requested, a private time to remember Lisa will be held by the family and a memorial service may be held at a later time.To view Lisa's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements.Service Information To send flowers to the family of Lisa Backman, please visit Tribute Store