Celebrating the life of
Jeanne Sears Backus
January 16, 1945 - January 18, 2008
Jeanne Sears Backus – SAVANNAH – Jeanne Backus, 63, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2008, in Savannah. The daughter of the late Helen and Gene Sears, Jeanne was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 16, 1945. She was a lover of the arts and a talented watercolor artist. Jeanne and her husband, Lin, were avid travelers and journeyed to many exciting places around the world. In December, they completed a transatlantic cruise to the Eastern Mediterranean. She loved gatherings with family and friends, her home on the water, being outdoors, and spending time with her two grandchildren. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Henry Lindsley “Lin” Backus, III; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Benson, and son-in-law, Teddy Hayes Benson; son, Henry Lindsley Backus, IV; brother, Jay Sears, and sister-in law, Kim Sears; sister-in-law, Deborah Durham; and grandsons, Brendan and Daniel Benson. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, on Monday, January 21, 2008, in Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society.
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I enjoyed working with Jeanne and am sorry for you loss.
- Jim & Corma Rein, Savannah, GA
Lin, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Sincerely, Your neighbor, Ginger
- Ginger Sears Johnson, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathies to the family, may God's peace comfort you.
- Clarence and Florrie Barnwell, Savannah, GA
I am truely sorry about your loss, she was a good women. Everyone from the Dawkins family sends their condolences. Larry,Mary,and Sean Dawkins.
- Sean Dawkins, Savannah, GA
To Lin and family: Our deepest sympathy to you all. Jeanne was a sweet and caring person. Know that we are thinking of you during this sad time. Love and best wishes always, Brad and Brenda
- Brad and Brenda Komers, Winter Springs, FL
Jeane will be greatly missed by her friends and colleagues in the SAVANNAH ARTISTS GUILD.
- Joyce, Savannah, GA
Mr. Backus I am truly sorry to hear that you lost such a precious person that was so dear to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son May God bless you both Forever Cindy
- Cindy Wilson, Richmond Hill, GA
Mr. Backus & Son I'm deeply sadden by the sudden lost of your wife & mother My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Richard
- Richard Davis, Savannah, GA
Dear Lin and family,My deepest sympathy to you and the family.I was so saddened to learn of the death of Jeanne. She was a fellow member of the Savannah Artists Guild and it was a joy to know her. Sincerely, Sarah Oetgen
- Sarah Oetgen, Savannah, GA
I enjoyed working with Jeanne and am sorry for you loss.
- Jim & Corma Rein, Savannah, GA
Lin, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Sincerely, Your neighbor, Ginger
- Ginger Sears Johnson, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathies to the family, may God's peace comfort you.
- Clarence and Florrie Barnwell, Savannah, GA
I am truely sorry about your loss, she was a good women. Everyone from the Dawkins family sends their condolences. Larry,Mary,and Sean Dawkins.
- Sean Dawkins, Savannah, GA
To Lin and family: Our deepest sympathy to you all. Jeanne was a sweet and caring person. Know that we are thinking of you during this sad time. Love and best wishes always, Brad and Brenda
- Brad and Brenda Komers, Winter Springs, FL
Jeane will be greatly missed by her friends and colleagues in the SAVANNAH ARTISTS GUILD.
- Joyce, Savannah, GA
Mr. Backus I am truly sorry to hear that you lost such a precious person that was so dear to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son May God bless you both Forever Cindy
- Cindy Wilson, Richmond Hill, GA
Mr. Backus & Son I'm deeply sadden by the sudden lost of your wife & mother My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Richard
- Richard Davis, Savannah, GA
Dear Lin and family,My deepest sympathy to you and the family.I was so saddened to learn of the death of Jeanne. She was a fellow member of the Savannah Artists Guild and it was a joy to know her. Sincerely, Sarah Oetgen
- Sarah Oetgen, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
