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Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation-
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6501 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
1922
Shirley
2018
Shirley Backer
January 27, 1922 — January 18, 2018
Shirley Altfeld Backer,
95, of Indianapolis, passed away January 18, 2018. She was born in Elyria, Ohio to Alex and Nettie (nee Howvitz) Altfeld on January 27, 1922. Shirley received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. She moved to Indianapolis in 1943, following her marriage to Herbert.
She was a tireless volunteer, giving her time to the Indiana School for the Blind, Central State Hospital, Sojourner Shelter for Battered Women, and the Hooverwood Home for the Aged. Shirley was a founding member of the Welfare Service League. She was a former member of the Board of Directors of Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women, B'nai B'rith Women, and the Hooverwood Guild.
She served as past chairman of the Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis and its Women's Conference, a past president of the IHC Sisterhood, national board member of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhood, and an interfaith speaker at IHC. She also was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Indianapolis Museum of Art and its Alliance, the Children's Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum, a life member of the Nature Conservancy, the Sierra Club, and the Broadmoor Country Club. She also taught music a the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation nursery school
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert(1995); son, Stephen (2009); sister, Elsie Miller; and brothers, Harvey and Leon Altfeld. She is survived by her sons, Howard (Anita) Backer, David Backer, and daughters in law Suzan Backer, Susan Backer, and Sally Palmer; grandchildren, Jaime (Brent) Miller, Ryan Backer, Rachel (Marshall) Klein, Rebecca Backer, Lily Backer, Davis Backer, Grant Backer, Noah Backer, Benjamin Backer, Andrew Backer, and Elizabeth Backer; honorary grandson Aaron Miller; great-grandchildren, Sam and Alex Miller, and Sasha Klein; and sister, Dorothy Ackerman.
Funeral services will be held at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, 6501 N. Meridian Street, on Monday, January 29th at 10 AM. Burial will follow in the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation North Cemetery. A family memorial reception will follow from 1 - 3 PM in Foundation Hall at Marquette Manor, 8140 Township Line Rd.
Memorial contributions may be made to the IHC Sisterhood, Hooverwood Guild, or another charity of the donor's choosing. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.
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