Linda Backof, 62, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 6:15 pm.

Surviving Linda is her husband, Dr. John Backof. They were married nine years and lived in Lititz, Pa. They have two children, Bradley Backof, husband of Ann Gamble, living in Virginia and Stephanie Holmes, wife of Chase Holmes living in Florida. The family was blessed with the birth of their first grandchild, Jack Backof, in July. Her parents are Florence Logan and the late Paul Logan of Manchester, Iowa.

Also surviving Linda are brothers and sisters: Donald Logan, Iowa, husband of Jan Prystra; Bill Logan, Iowa, husband of Susan Keppler; Beverly Lyness, Iowa, wife of Louis Lyness; Susan Johnson, Arizona; Diane Logan, Arizona; and Sharon Stewart, Wisconsin, wife of John Stewart. Linda was predeceased by her brother, Leeland Logan.

Linda was a graduate of West Delaware High School in Manchester, Iowa. She received a B.S. in liberal arts and an M.S. in clinical psychology from Millersville University. She also earned an RN Diploma from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Lancaster, Pa.

Linda enjoyed a variety of clinical positions in treatment facilities specializing in nursing, counseling, and program development. The facilities that she was employed by include St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster; Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster; Visiting Nurses Association, Lancaster; Community Services Group, Lancaster; Hershey Medical Center, Hershey; and Caron Foundation, Berks County. Linda retired from nursing and clinical programs in 2002. She later worked in her husband's office.

Linda enjoyed life. She was a member of LCBC Church, Mount Joy. She enjoyed a variety of activities including collecting cookbooks, cooking, entertaining, traveling, arts and crafts, but mostly enjoyed being a wife and stepmother. She loved her family and was happiest being with them.

Gifts in her memory may be made to Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Center; made payable to Lancaster General Hospital, 609 N. Cherry Street, PO Box 3555, Lancaster, PA 17604/3555.

A Funeral Service for Linda will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at 4 PM at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Keith Walker officiating. The family will receive friends at Snyder's Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m.  There will be a private graveside service at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100