Book of Memories for Florence Gay Backus

Story shared: Where do I begin?

Wed, 04 May 2016 14:01:38 EDT

I begin with the very first day I met Florence in August of 1981. We became friends that very day and remained close throughout the years (even though she returned to West Virginia in 2000). She became my *golf mentor*. She taught me more about the game than any book could have. We played Team Play for Monterey Bay, representing our Womens Club for Salinas Golf & Counry Club. She was my partner for the very first round I played for our team. Robert and Florence Backus brought such joy and laughter to *all* and they both will be carried in our hearts for an eternity. The Post's and The Backus' were partners for many years in the Club Events. Florence had such a talent when it came to telling her own lifes stories. I was Director for The Junior Golf Association of Northern California and SG&CC hosted a junior golf tournament and during my reign Florence announced all 160 players *off the first tee* (for two days) and continued to do so for 15 years. She has left a remarkable impression on eveyone she met. We who had her friendship are the lucky ones. The night before she left for West Virginia in 2000 ------- Eddie and I dined with her in Carmel, Califonia, in a restaurant that our daughter was employeed. It was a night to remember. We shared 19 years of such fond memories. One such memory was the evening we had Robert and Florence to our home for dinner. We served "artichokes" . She made such a "to do" on eating an artichoke that it has caused me laughter over all these years. I love you Florence Backus. God Bless you! You will always be in my heart ................Margi Post, Monterey Peninsula, California

Memorial Candle lit by Lorraine Johnson

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:17:45 EDT

Lorraine Johnson

Condolence From Amanda Gay Jenkins Church

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:13:05 EDT

My amazing aunt, Florence Gay, was also my great friend. Although we never lived near each other, we had a close bond. She was a caring, loving, and generous person and had a sense of humor and wit that could bring the house down. She loved her family and showed this by providing a home for my mother, her sister Clara, for a time before Mom came to live with me. I am very fortunate to have had this grand lady for my aunt and friend. ( Thank you Mom and Daddy for naming me after my Aunt Florence Gay !). To Mike and Scott, my good cousins; thank you for taking such great care of your mom. Some people find this so daunting...they can't do it. I hope that it was for you the same as it was for me with my mom. It was an honor to be able to give to her as she had given to me. I'm proud of you. I'm going to miss our long phone calls and laughing so hard my face would hurt. Bye-bye Aunt Florence, I love you, I'll see you lay-lay! Myndy Gay

Condolence From Tom and Pam Esposito

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:01:37 EDT

Florence was an amazing lady. She didn't know a stranger. She was always really good to us. She raised awesome biys that took excellent care of her until her last breath. RIP Florence. You will be missed in Logan, WV.

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Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:46:25 EDT