Clarice M. Backlund

Clarice M. Backlund, age 77, of Moorhead, MN, died Monday, November 10, 2008, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.Clarice Mae Hatlestad was born in Hickson, ND on May 22, 1931 to Clarence and Myrtle Mattson Hatlestad. She grew up and attended grade school in Hickson and later attended school in Moorhead, graduating from Moorhead High School in 1949. Clarice then attended Interstate Business College for a short time. She later worked in the circulation department for the Fargo Forum for a few years. On June 19, 1954 she married Erwin "Erv" Backlund in Hickson Lutheran Church, Hickson, ND. Together they had four children; Randy, Ricky, Renee and Rodney. Shortly after marriage, Clarice became a housewife and homemaker, raising their four children. She babysat in her home for family and friends. Clarice enjoyed cooking, baking, embroidering dishtowels, gardening, puzzles, playing the piano and visiting with family and friends. She will be missed dearly by her family and those who knew her.Clarice is survived by her husband of 54 years, Erv Backlund of Moorhead, MN; four children, Randy Brenda Backlund of Moorhead, MN, Rick Brenda Backlund of Moorhead, MN, Renee Kirk Erickson of, Sabin, MN and Rodney Jane Backlund of Fargo ND; sister Irene Wally Backlund, Fargo, ND; and eight grandchildren, Stacie, Craig, Hunter, Riley, Nichole, Dillan, Samantha, Chase.She was preceded in death by her parents.