Mollie Backer, 89, of Midland, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2009, in the Hospice of Midland. She is survived by her children Dr. Ronald Backer and wife, Linda of Midland; daughter Margie Stevens and husband, Dean of Prescott Valley, AZ; Ronald and Linda Backer's children Marc Backer of Jefferson, MD; Lisa Backer of San Francisco, CA; John Backer of Laguna Beach, CA; Samantha Backer of Midland; Glenn Blackstock of Midland; Thomas Blackstock of Midland and 7 other grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Lawrence L. Backer of Midland and her son, Nathan D. Backer of Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.,