The Sewanee Mountain Register notes that Sewanee,Tennessee resident Kathy Backlund died on Saturday, February 21 after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held on March 9th at 4:00 p.m. in Convocation Hall at the University of the South.
Kathy was married to Dan Backlund, who was a full time director for Jackson Civic Theatre many years ago. Kathy had a fantastic singing voice and comedic talent. She will be remembered for playing the Carol Burnett part in Once Upon a Mattress. Sandy Sykes remembers Kathy's performance in an earlier version of Side By Side By Sondheim with Monte Long, Gay Hauter, and John Dwyer.
Daniel Backlund has been a Professor of Theatre Arts at the University of the South since 1989. Kathy worked for over a decade for the University's Physical Plan Division.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kathy Backlund Scholarship Fund at the University of the South for award to theater students or to a charity of your choice.
The University of the South
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Sewanee, TN
37383-1000
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Kathy and I worked together at the Centenary Library while we were in college. I was in awe in her vocal gifts. She was a role model for me when I decided to study voice years later. I most vividly remember the day she demonstrationed her breathing techniques for me. I also delighted in her sense of humor. She kept those of us who worked in the library 'back office' smiling. I enjoyed visiting her home on occasion during those years, and have often wondered about what she was doing. I am glad to read she shared her gifts and talents with so many others. She was truly wonderful. I extend my deepest sympathy to her husband Dan and her son Jason, and to all of those who loved and admired her.
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